Grow your own plants from cuttings and seeds and save money! Learn easy to implement techniques from an expert in plant propagation, Director of Horticulture Randy Johnson.

 $25; $20 for TDG Members. Register in advance.

http://texasdiscoverygardens.org/events_and_classes.php

Questions? Contact our program manager at (214) 428-7476 x 240  or programs@texasdiscoverygardens.org for details on classes and events. To register over the phone, call (214) 428-7476 x 343.

 Improving Home Energy Efficiency

Learn how you can improve your home energy efficiency and reap benefits such as:

·                Reduce energy costs.

·                Improve your health, the environment, and your home's market value.

·                Learn how to get a free home energy audit.

·                Learn about ONCOR's program that pays you to make home energy improvements.

RSVP for this event by going to http://www.meetup.com/DallasSustainability/

Learn about green living from local experts and then tour the Environmental Education Center, Plano's only LEED Platinum certified building. 

At this 3rd Saturday Tour & Talk, attendees will learn how to reduce use of water, pesticides and fertilizers by landscaping with native and adapted plants. 

Location: Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX 75093 

Saturday, March 17, 9:30-11:00am 

Pre-registration required http://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/

http://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3

Tired of scraping dinner scraps down the drain? Wondering if there is a safe way to recycle all of your food waste into a nutritious soil amendment? Let us teach you bokashi - a traditional Japanese fermentation practice that will allow you to compost even meat and dairy leftovers indoors. 

Class meets at the Environmental Education Building, 4116 W. Plano Parkway. 

Thursday, March 8, 2012 7:00pm-8:30pm 

Please visit the website below to register for this class:

http://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3

Is your yard work piling up? Let it! Learn the basics of turning that garden debris into garden gold through composting. We cover what to put in, what to leave out, and how to mix, moisten and manage your way to successful soil enrichment. We'll also teach you to use specialized red worms to compost your food waste and create a fertile soil amendment for plants. 

Class meets at the Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway. 

Saturday, March 3, 2012 8:00am-11:00am 

To register for this class, please visit the website listed below:

http://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3

Don't let the worms crawl in and the worms crawl out -- put them to work! We'll teach you to use specialized red worms to compost your food waste. These use their waste as a fertile soil amendment to benefit your plants. Learn to set up and maintain a worm bin, and to harvest and use the worm castings. 

Class meets at the Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway. Plano, TX 75093

Thursday, March 1, 2012 7:00pm-9:00pm 

Please register for this class by visiting the website below:

http://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3

Irrigation Quick Fixes 

Tuesday, May 8, 6-8 p.m., Southwest Branch Library, Dr. Dotty Woodson, Texas AgriLife Extension Service 

To work efficiently, an irrigation system requires, at the very least, an annual check-up. An inefficient system may waste as much as 50% due to minor problems that are easy to fix. This class will provide step-by-step instruction on how to perform an irrigation check up as well as how to make minor repairs and adjustments.  Information on how to select a licensed irrigation professional for larger more complicated jobs will also be presented.

We have developed a class schedule with a focus on preparing and managing your landscape during drought conditions.  We are also offering a few classes and ideas if you want to get rid of that old turf grass and make that space more useful and enjoyable to you.

Drip Irrigation: Do-it-Yourself
Monday, April 9, 6-8 p.m., Southwest Branch Library, Dr. Dotty Woodson, Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Efficient irrigation is essential to sustainable landscapes. Drip irrigation is the most efficient irrigation method for applying water to your landscape.  In this class you will learn how to install a drip system or convert an existing system to drip. 

We have developed a class schedule with a focus on preparing and managing your landscape during drought conditions.  We are also offering a few classes and ideas if you want to get rid of that old turf grass and make that space more useful and enjoyable to you.

The City of Dallas invites you to learn the science of composting.

By composting we can reduce the amount of waste we send to the landfill.

In fact, at least 30% of the material sent to the landfill is organic and could be composted at home.

Composting at home is easy! Join us for a free class to learn how you can compost in your own backyard.

Spaces are limited so please call us now at 214-671-8134 to reserve your seat.