LEARN TO TURN LAWNS INTO GARDENS
Our 10 years of helping homeowners convert their Lawns into Gardens continues with our Swan Song for the Lawn workshops- where the lawn makes its final appearance before we say goodbye to it...
Learn how to transform a water-guzzling lawn into a garden paradise complete with spiraling pathways, edible plants mixed with medicinals, natives, Mediterranean, subtropicals - and plenty of bird, bee and butterfly attracting flowers too... All in one day!
Get dirty, build a garden and learn the basics of permaculture and sustainable living with one of the West Coast's most experienced Permaculture Planning & Design firms.
"Lawns cover more than 50,000 square miles of American soil and consume more fertilizer, pesticide and herbicide than all chemicals used in food related agriculture..." Urgent calls to reduce consumer water use make headlines daily and farmers are concerned that sufficient water for crops is becoming increasingly scarce. Replacing lawns with gardens makes sense from any angle. Whether you're a homeowner tired of mowing grass and paying huge water bills, a foodie who wants to become a "grow-your-own gourmet" or, a concerned citizen who wants to learn more about food security, this community workshop will expand your knowledge and skills.
FOR HOMEOWNERS: HERE'S HOW IT WORKS
You supply the materials- and a grassy front lawn. We supply the design and help organize a workshop to help you build a beautiful and bountiful Food Forest Garden- at no cost to you.
THE CATCH (always a catch)
You must, of course, agree to grow organically, help organize the workshop and, when the time comes... give away your surplus garden produce.
NO LAWN TO CONVERT?
You can still help by registering for a swan song workshop, or by donating materials, plants, money or other resources to this program. Your support helps ensure the continuing success of our FoodForestry Training Programs.
READ HOW TO CONVERT YOUR LAWN
Check out Larry Santoyo's article Swan Song for the Lawn on how to easily convert your lawn into a garden in a few simple steps.
SEE HOW TO CONVERT YOUR LAWN
Check out these photos of some of EarthFlow's Lawn into Garden (Swan Song for the Lawn) workshops:
