Water-wise Landscaping Workshop - Napa

Free Water-Wise Landscaping Workshops

(Napa CA)  High summer water bills got you down?  Napa’s annual Water-Wise Landscaping Workshop Series can help you reduce future bills by sharing the latest in sprinkler scheduling strategies, drip irrigation techniques, and low-water-use garden design.  As a bonus this year, the City of Napa is teaming with the Napa County Resource Conservation District (RCD) and the California Department of Fish & Game to conduct workshops twice for the benefit of Upvalley residents.  For four consecutive weeks beginning September 10, Monday sessions will be held in Napa at the Pelusi Building in Kennedy Park from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.  Wednesday repeat sessions will take place at Long Meadow Ranch Winery, 738 Main Street in St. Helena.

Each workshop includes expert presenters, free water-saving tools, literature, door prizes, and a chance to learn about generous water-wise rebates you may be eligible for.  The workshops are free, but please register for any of the following dates/topics by calling 252-4188 ext. 116, or emailing frances@naparcd.org:

Sprinkler Smarts

September 10 (Napa) or September 12 (St. Helena)

A local Bay-Friendly Qualified landscaper will demonstrate how to design and maintain an irrigation system for maximum efficiency.  Attendees will learn how to "take control of your controller" and keep water bills down.  A new online tool and smartphone app for irrigation scheduling will be featured, along with weather-based "Smart" controllers.

Deciphering Drip

September 17 (Napa) or September 19 (St. Helena)

Harmony Farm Supply staff will help solve the mysteries of point-source or "drip" irrigation, the most efficient water delivery system for plants.  Real-life drip applications will be discussed and system components will be displayed.  All attendees will enjoy some "hands-on" practice.

Soils, Rainwater, and More

September 24 (Napa) or September 26 (St. Helena)

Learn how to prepare your site for efficient irrigation.  Local Master Gardeners will thoroughly review our local soils and the critical importance of aeration, amendments, and mulch.  Area experts will present techniques for capturing rainwater and designing a rain garden.

Perfect Plant Picks

October 1 (Napa) or October 3 (St. Helena)

Local landscape design pros will show that drought-tolerant is anything but boring.  Colorful and beautiful tree, shrub, perennial, grass, vine, and groundcover species will be discussed.  Dozens of plants will be on hand for viewing, including California natives.

For more details, please visit the Water Conservation section at www.cityofnapa.org/water.