Description

We're sorry, but this event is over. The last meeting was Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Week 1 – 9/8: Plant selection (criteria) — Plant Sourcing: (seasonality)
Micro climates, soil types (drainage), drought tolerance, maintenance issues (species specific), pest vulnerability, light requirements, temperature requirements and limitations, personal preferences. Sources of information.

Week 2 – 9/15: Gardening vs Landscaping, Part One (gardening)
Garden philosophies, seasonality, style/theme, elements of design: hardscape, focal point(s), formality, practicality/utility, permanence/versatility, maintenance issues (general).

Week 3 – 9/22: Getting to Know Plant Names and “Families”
Common names vs. Botanical (Latin names), genus-species-selections-cultivars, annuals-perennials-herbaceous perennials-ground covers-shrubby perennials, sub-shrubs, shrubs, vines-trees (and cacti, succulents) commercial nursery marketing and practices, propagation (cloning-cutting-slipping).

Week 4 – 9/29: Gardening vs Landscaping, Part Two (landscaping)
Garden philosophies, seasonality, style/theme, elements of design: hardscape, focal point(s), formality, practicality/utility, permanence/versatility, maintenance issues (general).

Week 5 – 10/6: Vegetable and Fruit Gardening, Organic Gardening, Herbs
Paying attention to the calendar, soil and cultural requirements by species, pest management, propagation, working with and saving seeds, sourcing, harvesting and preserving our favored crops. Pruning (trees). Bare root vs. container grown, transplanting, container gardening.

Week 6 – 10/13: Vegetable and Fruit Gardening Continued

Class Schedule: Our class schedules may be subject to change. You can always view the most current class status anytime on the Community Programs website. To stay up to date after registering, please monitor your email, as any changes will be sent to the email address we have on file.

Activity Category

Home & Garden

Location

SLO-RM 4117

Instructor

John Walsh