August Green Thumb Thursdays at LTCC Demonstration Garden
Posted on August 1, 2010
Filed Under Lake Tahoe Eco-Tips, South Tahoe Events
Learn how to create a sustainable native landscape and other valuable eco-garden tips from local experts at the free Green Thumb Thursdays in August at the Lake Tahoe Community College Demonstration Garden in South Lake Tahoe.
August 5 will focus on Selecting and Maintaining Landscape Trees.
Green Thumb Thursdays are held every Thursday from 5:30-6:30 pm and are sponsored by the Tahoe Resource Conservation District.
All of the speakers volunteer their time and expertise, and the Tahoe RCD thanks them with a gift — a Tahoe native plant. Of course! Walk the talk.
August 5 – Selecting and Maintaining Landscape Trees
Brock Axthelm, Landscape Architect
Caring for landscape trees starts in the nursery and ends with our future generations. Get informed on tree selection, placement, planting & maintenance.
August 12 – Invasive Weed Plant Swap
Ian Turner, AmeriCorps member serving Tahoe Resource Conservation District
Don’t let invasive weeds crowd you out. Identify and manage Tahoe’s invasive weeds. Attendees are eligible for the invasive weed plant swap.
August 19 – Water Conserving Gardening
Kit Veerkamp, El Dorado County Master Gardener and Landscape Architect
Learn basic principles of low water landscaping, and discuss plant selection and planting techniques.
August 29 – Landscaping for BMPs
Jen Cressy, Tahoe Resource Conservation District
Meet BMP regulations while creating an attractive and sustainable landscape.
For more information, please contact Jennifer Cressy at jcressy@tahoercd.org, 530-543-1501 x107.
The Tahoe Resource Conservation District’s mission is to promote the conservation and improvement of the Lake Tahoe Basin’s soil, water, and related natural resources by providing leadership, information, programs, and technical assistance to all land managers, owners, organizations, and residents.
