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Bay-Friendly Gardening Workshop Series

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SPRING 2010

Please complete and submit the following form to register for one or more sessions of the Bay-Friendly Gardening Workshop Series.   Required fields are marked with an asterisk *.  Classes are outdoors, so dress accordingly.  Classes are held rain or shine.  Please call 510-444-SOIL for more information.

 
First Name*:     Last Name*:  
Mailing Address*:     

City*:

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E-mail Address:
Re-type E-mail:
Phone (not required):
                                  This is my:    cell phone   home phone    work phone
How did you hear about the workshops?
If "Other", please specify:

What are you interested in learning more about? (Check all that apply)
Natural gardening techniques
Building healthy soil
Cultivating vegetables
Creating wildlife habitat
Growing Mediterranean and native plants
Conserving water
Designing a garden
Managing pests
Looking for inspiration!
 
Which of the following practices do you currently use in your garden? (Check all that apply)

Build Healthy Soil

Amend soil with compost.
Mulch with leaves, chipped plant debris, compost, or other organic material.
Reduce Waste in the Garden
Maintain active compost bin or worm bin.
Use green waste cart for garden trimmings.
Conserve Water
Feature Mediterranean or native plants (more than 50% of the garden includes plants adapted to summer dry climate).
Minimize or eliminate lawn.
Irrigate efficiently with drip, timers, soaker hoses, or other.
Create Wildlife Habitat
Consider wildlife needs such as food, water and shelter in design and plant selection
Encourage wildlife with a variety of plants that flower and set fruit at different times of the year.
Protect Local Watersheds and the Bay
Avoid synthetic fertilizers.
Avoid synthetic insecticides and herbicides.
Contribute to a Healthy Environment
Use least toxic methods for pest and weed control.
Encourage beneficial insects with plant choice.
Grow organic vegetables.
Save Energy
Place trees, shrubs, or vines to reduce energy requirements.
Choose recycled or reclaimed garden products.
Use hand tools instead of gas-powered tools.
 
How experienced are you at gardening?
 
Are you a landscape professional?
 
Please check the workshops you want to attend (Check all that apply)

Bay-Friendly Gardening Basics
Prerequisite for "Design a Bay-Friendly Garden"

 Saturday, March 13, 2010 (Oakland)
Saturday, March 20, 2010 (Pleasanton)

Gardening from the Ground Up

Saturday, March 20, 2010 (Oakland)
Saturday, March 27, 2010 (Pleasanton)
Creating Year-Round Edible Gardens Saturday, April 3, 2010 (Livermore)
Saturday, April 17, 2010 (Alameda) SORRY, CLASS FULL!

Go Native - Planting for Pollinators

 Saturday, April 24, 2010 (Pleasanton)

High-Performing Plants for Low-Water Gardens

 Saturday, March 27, 2010 (Oakland)

Gardening to Manage Pests Naturally

Saturday, April 24, 2010 (Berkeley) SORRY, CLASS FULL!
Saturday, May 8, 2010 (Livermore)
Let Worms Eat Your Garbage Saturday, May 1, 2010 (Pleasanton)
Saturday, May 8, 2010 (Oakland)
Design a Bay-Friendly Garden
Please bring a $15 check (made out to StopWaste.Org)
and your confirmation card to the Design workshop.		 Saturday, May 15, 2010 (Livermore) SORRY, CLASS FULL!
Saturday, June 5, 2010 (Oakland) SORRY, CLASS FULL!


 

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