Three-day workshop hosted by the city of Fort Worth Nov. 1-3. Participants receive a compost bin and the Rodale Book of Composting. All three days required to receive the bin. Cost is $30 for residents; $45 for nonresidents. Pre-registration required. Register online.
Hosted by the Molly Hollar Wildscape. The sale features a large variety of plant species grown at the greenhouse by Wildscape volunteers, including: ground covers, perennials, shrubs, vines and trees. Many species of grasses are provided by Blue Stem Nursery. These plants are mostly from local seeds and cuttings. These plants are better adapted to our local climate and rainfall.
Are you watering wisely or irrigating irrationally? When you hear "soak cycle," do you think of your washing machine? Are you trying to figure out how to keep that sprinkler head from spraying your fence? Then this is the class for you. Learn how and when to water your plants, how to make simple sprinkler repairs and where to go for help. Cost: free.
Don't let the worms crawl in and the worms crawl out -- put them to work! We'll teach you to use specialized red worms to compost your food waste. Then use their waste as a fertile soil amendment to benefit your plants. Learn to set up and maintain a worm bin, and to harvest and use the worm castings. Cost: $5 residents, $9 non-residents
Free class hosted by the city of Plano. Drip irrigation is 90 percent efficient, promotes healthier plants and is usually inexpensive and easy to install. Learn about types of drip irrigation and the basics of how to install it at this free class. Registration of 8 people is required in order to hold the class.
By composting we can reduce the amount of waste we send to the landfill. In fact, at least 30% of the material sent to the landfill is organic
and could be composted at home. Composting at home is easy: Join us for a free class to learn how you can compost in your own backyard. Spaces are limited so please call us now at 214-670-4475 to reserve your seat.
By composting we can reduce the amount of waste we send to the landfill. In fact, at least 30% of the material sent to the landfill is organic and could be composted at home. Composting at home is easy: Join us for a free class to learn how you can compost in your own backyard. Spaces are limited so please call us now at 214-670-4475 to reserve your seat.
Citizen Forester classes cover basic tree physiology, tree ID, proper planting and pruning techniques, insects and diseases, plus proper care and maintenance. For more information, email citizenforester@tx.rr.com or call 213-670-1509.
Share your holiday gift giving with our feathered friends. Children of all ages are invited to make biodegradable bird treats ahead of time and bring them to the event to hang in the Garden’s Grove, providing food for wildlife and a little holiday cheer. This free event, complete with music and entertainment, is one of Fort Worth’s oldest holiday traditions.
Feast your eyes on the fall color of the Japanese Garden while enjoying traditional Japanese dance, music, martial arts demonstrations, papermaking and tea ceremonies. Admission: Adults $5, Children (4-12yrs.) $3, under 4 free. Continues Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.