Join us for a Landscaping Workshop where you'll learn all about creating Water Resilient Landscapes! This in-person event will take place at 2370 Ocean St. The instructor Reo Cordes has studied, and used Permaculture design, as well as worked in sustainable landscaping field since 2001 In this workshop, you will delve into the principles and techniques of water resilient landscaping, focusing specifically on designing landscapes that can withstand water scarcity while remaining lush, and vibrant. Reo will guide you through the process of selecting drought-resistant plants, implementing efficient irrigation systems, and designing landscapes that capture, and retain water, how to design and use rain water catchment, and Greywater system.

You will learn to:

• Understand the concept of water resilient landscaping, and its benefits.
• Implement effective water reuse, and retention strategies such as using greywater, rainwater catchment, earthworks, drip irrigation, to store, slow, sink and spread water.
• Understand the basics of how, why, and when to use greywater.
• Select, drought-tolerant plants suitable for your region.
• Design landscapes that promote water retention and minimize runoff.
• Integrate sustainable irrigation techniques to maximize water efficiency.