California Natives Course

Program Overview

This program provides a comprehensive overview of native landscaping, covering topics such as plant communities, soil health, irrigation, maintenance, and installation. Through lectures, discussions, and field trips, students will gain practical knowledge and skills in designing and implementing sustainable native landscapes, with a focus on California native plants.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Course Content:
• Elements of a successful native landscape
• Native plant communities
• Healthy soil
• Supplemental irrigation
• Maintenance requirements
• Plant sourcing
• Installation
• Rainwater harvesting
• Course Structure:

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• Lectures
• Discussions
• Field observations
• Plant identification exercises
• Faculty:
• Orchid Black
• Unique Approaches: