Specialist Training – Earth-Kind®

This specialist training is designed to equip individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to build and support strong programs in Earth-Kind® in their counties, including applied demonstration gardens.  Participants will receive advanced training in the principles and practices of Earth-Kind®.  A wide range of topics will be covered that specifically relate to the Earth-Kind® landscape including: plant selection, pest and disease management, innovative landscape design, soil preparation, rainwater harvesting, and irrigation management.  Participants will also be exposed to a wide variety of new and novel plants for use in the water-efficient landscape.  This exciting training will also focus heavily on landscape design principles that specifically relate to resource conservation, and will include a step-by-step session on the basics of creating your own design.  Examples of successful community Earth-Kind® demonstration gardens will be featured.

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