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We encourage residents to attend a free Smart Gardening workshop. No reservation needed.
Learn to improve your lawn and garden and reduce waste. Workshops are about 1.5 hours,
held at our Learning Centers and at local events
such as the Long Beach Home Show and County Fair. The Program also works
with cities to provide workshops at community centers, libraries, parks, or schools.
Beginning Workshops introduce you to smart gardening.
Advanced Workshops are for those that love to garden
(schedule is listed at bottom). To learn more about what is discussed in the
workshops, visit our instruction videos. Many agencies and private groups are also holding classes and events related to Smart Gardening. For those gardeners who want to learn more or visit an event close to home, we compiled a list of free (and not so free) classes and events to feed your interest. |
BEGINNING WORKSHOPS
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Beginning workshops provide hands-on instruction on composting, worm composting, grasscycling, and water-wise and fire-wise gardening. Residents can purchase a backyard or worm composting bin at a discount at workshops shown with a  .At workshops shown with a  ,
a free compost bin will be raffled off each to two attendees.WRD: Co-sponsor= Water Replenishment District.  
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ADVANCED WORKSHOPS
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Advanced workshops introduce landscape design, landscaping with native friendly plants, installing a water-efficient irrigation system, organic gardening, the art and science of good soil, integrated pest management (environmental ways to control pests), conserving water around the garden, and using drought-tolerant plants. Residents can purchase a backyard or worm composting bin at a discount at workshops shown with a . |
