Workshops For Fruit Trees, Rain Barrels And More Eco-Living In Contra Costa County

News from Sustainable Contra Costa:

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Bounty from your Garden: Fruit Trees 101

Tues, Feb 9 (6:30 - 8:30 PM)Pleasant Hill
Come explore the many varieties of fruit bearing trees that thrive in the varied microclimates of Contra Costa. Our class will cover all the basics, including root-stocks, multiple grafting, suppliers and year-round care.

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Drip Irrigation 101

Sat, Feb 20 (10 am - 12 noon)Pittsburg
Drip irrigation allows you to save a tremendous amount of water vs. traditional irrigation methods! Learn the basics of planning and installing a drip system in your yard. Resource materials will be provided.

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Rain Barrels: Installing a Home Rainwater Catchment System

Sat, Feb 27 (10 am - 1 pm)Walnut Creek

Save hundreds of gallons of water by capturing the rain that falls on your own roof! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll get all the info about sizing your system, parts, different types of set-ups, and much more. Refreshments will be served.

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Permaculture Workshop Series

Every Saturday, Feb 6 - Mar 1910 am - 12 noonPleasant Hill
Shape your yard and home garden into an abundant source of food, beauty & biological diversity! Feb topics: Existing Conditions, Choosing & Starting Plants, Finding Balance (Water, Sun & Soil), and more. www.sustainablecoco.org/permaculture_series

For more info and to register: www.sustainablecoco.org/workshops

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• Also see: Boo! Despite Ample Rain And Snow, We’re Still In A Drought State