Practical Landscape Professional Education
Since 2013 I have been offering an 8-week, 10-class course in best management practices (BMPs) for landscape professionals. The classes are targeted at the most practical knowledge needed to help gardeners maintain the healthiest landscapes possible, while reducing water use, green waste, pesticide exposure, runoff water pollutants, and risks to animals in the environment.
These practices also reduce the labor load and cost for the gardener. The outcome of successfully completing the class and showing a good understanding of the principles taught is a certificate and a package of logos that can be used to promote your business as a Green Gardener. Graduates have shared that they were able to get promotions and acquire new customers as a result of the program.
MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE 2022 PROGRAM
These classes have typically been given in the early evening so they don't conflict with work schedules. However, due to the ongoing conditions of the pandemic, we will be holding the evening classes in a virtual classroom online using Zoom and the 2 Saturday classes will be outdoors at the San Joaquin County Agricultural Center. Directions here: 2101 E. Earhart Ave., Stockton, CA 95206
You will not need a Zoom account to join the class, but you will need to register for the class and pay the small fee of $30 to receive the link needed to join and the password to access the documents associated with the class.
OUTDOOR HALF-DAY CLASSES
In addition to the 8 evening classes, we will still hold the 2 outdoor hands-on workshops in person at the San Joaquin County Agricultural Center in Stockton. The first workshop teaches how to determine an irrigation system's delivery rate so you can schedule timers accurately to save water. The second teaches proper pruning methods for trees.
REGISTRATION CLOSES ON FEB. 1, so if you are interested or know someone who would benefit, please share the information with them.
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