Water Conservation Landscape Classes

Last Month I was appointed by the Governor to serve as a trustee of the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District. JVWCD is primarily a wholesaler of water, serving much of Salt Lake County and other areas. In the past few years the district has implemented several programs to help conserve water and as part of the education effort has offered a conservation garden, education center, and provided classes to help people understand effective and efficient irrigation and horticulture. There are a wide variety of demonstration classes offered throughout the spring and summer. Ask me any questions or for more information visit http://conservationgardenpark.org/

Here is the complete schedule and information:


JORDAN VALLEY WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT

2012 Class Schedule

March Classes
Tree & Shrub Pruning Workshop – Saturday, March 24 at 10 a.m.
(Kathryn Brown, Conservation Garden Park)

Waterwise Landscape Design – Thursday, March 29 at 6:30 p.m.
(Cathy Silcox, Designer’s Touch Landscape Design & Consultation)

Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop – Saturday, March 31 at 10 a.m.
(JayDee Gunnell, Salt Lake County Extension)


April Classes
Great Utah Native Plants for Your Landscape – Saturday, April 7 at 10 a.m.
(Faye Ruttishauser, New Horizons Nursery)

Vegetable Gardening – Saturday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m.
(David Rice, Weber Basin Water Conservancy District)

How to Grow Plants in Containers – Saturday, April 28 at 10 a.m.
(Cynthia Bee, Conservation Garden Park)


May Classes
Vegetable Gardening – Saturday, May 12 at 10:30 a.m.
(Britney Hunter, Davis County Horticulture Extension)

Drip Systems for Vegetable Gardens – Saturday, May 12 at 9 a.m.
(Kathlyn Collins, The Gardening Coach)

Easy Herbs – Thursday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m.
(Joy Bossi, Garden Consultant & Host of ”Joy in the Garden” )

Edible Landscapes – Saturday, May 19 at 9 a.m.
(Katie Wagner, Salt Lake County Extension)

Designing Successful Parkstrips – Thursday, May 19 at 10:30 a.m.
(Shaun Moser, Promontory Landscaping)

Waterwise Trees & Shrubs Tour – Thursday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m.
(Mike Lorenc, Conservation Garden Park)


June Classes
Sustainable Landscape Design – Saturday, June 9 at 10 a.m.
(Lori Simonich, Inspired by Nature)

The Best New Perennials – Saturday, June 9 at 11 a.m.
(Paul Klug, Perennial Favorites)

Lauren Springer Ogden: Design Inspiration for Waterwise Gardens – Saturday, June 9 at 1 p.m.
(Lauren Springer Odgen, nationally renowned author and lecturer - $20 admission)

Barney’s Perennial Picks – Saturday, June 16 at 9 a.m.
(Barney Barnett, Willard Bay Gardens)

Waterwise Perennials Tour – Saturday, June 16 at 10:30 a.m.
(Karen Eaton, Conservation Garden Park)


July Classes
Best Kept Secrets of Lawn Care – Thursday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m.
(JayDee Gunnell, Salt Lake County Extension)

How to Build a Complete Irrigation System (drip too!) – Saturday, July 14 at 10 a.m.
(Courtney Brown and Clifton Smith, Conservation Garden Park)


August Classes
Effective Methods for Controlling Weeds – Thursday, August 25 at 6:30 p.m.
(Clifton Smith, Conservation Garden Park)


September Classes
Build Your Own Terrarium ($10) – Saturday, September 1 at 10 a.m.
(Cynthia Bee, Conservation Garden Park)

Everything You Need to Know About Gardening – Thursday, September 6 at 6 p.m.
(Joy Bossi, Garden Consultant & host of ”Joy in the Garden” )

Turning Over the Garden: Fall Yard and Garden Care – Thursday, September 13 at 6:30 p.m.
(Katie Wagner, Salt Lake County Extension)



All classes are held in the Education Center at the Conservation Garden Park, located at 8215 South 1300 West in West Jordan. Except for the June 9 Ogden class and the September 1 class, all classes are free. Seating is limited. Register online at :
www.ConservationGardenPark.org/event or call 801-565-4300.