Introduction to Sustainable Gardening Series: Fall 2026
About This Event
Introduction to Sustainable Gardening Series: Fall 2026 is a three-part workshop series taking place from October 17 to October 31, 2026, at Garden for the Environment in San Francisco.
What to Expect
- Learn the basics of sustainable gardening design and care.
- Transform your yard into a thriving, sustainable garden.
- Discover plants adapted to San Francisco’s coastal climate that require less water and no toxic pesticides.
- Master organic pest control techniques to naturally manage pests, diseases, and weeds.
- Receive $10 gift cards to Heritage Landscape Supply at each workshop.
Who Should Attend
This series is designed for individuals who want to learn sustainable gardening practices to create beautiful, water-conserving gardens that attract pollinators and beneficial insects, applicable to both ornamental and vegetable gardening.
Practical Information
The full three-part series costs $30. Workshops are held on Saturdays from 10 AM to 12 PM on October 17th, 24th, and 31st.
Programme
- Part I: Sustainable Garden Design
- Learn to design a beautiful, functional, and thriving home garden space.
- Evaluate and design garden spaces considering San Francisco’s unique challenges (fog, wind, steep hillsides, sandy soil).
- Choose plants using the “Right Plant, Right Place” principle.
- Part II: Water-Wise Gardening
- Explore beautiful plants that thrive in San Francisco with little to no summer water.
- Learn proper watering techniques and how to group plants by similar water needs.
- Conserve water and save on your water bill.
- Part III: Organic Pest Control
- Understand how a healthy and biodiverse garden can thrive without pesticides.
- Learn that most plant health problems are often caused by poor growing conditions or improper planting.
- Discover strategies to attract beneficial insects and naturally keep pests, diseases, and weeds at bay.
Topics
Oct
17
– 31
October 17–31, 2026
Location
Garden for the Environment
1590 7th Avenue
San Francisco, 94122 · 🇺🇸 United States
Organizer
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