Three-Part California Native Garden Design with Nicole Calhoun

Your personilized course meets three times in-person:

• Tuesday, August 12th, 10 am–2 pm
• Tuesday, August 19th, 10 am–2 pm
• Tuesday, August 26th, 10 am–2 pm

This summer, get a head start on planting season by first designing your ideal garden with expert guidance in our Three-Part Design class!

Learn how to evaluate an existing garden, how to use or convert existing irrigation systems, different design approaches, and more. This comprehensive course for home gardeners offers a sound foundation in design styles and process, the importance of sustainability and how to model a garden after patterns in nature. With an emphasis on goals for individual design, students will devise a base/plot plan, considering habitat, hardscape materials, color, fragrance, soil, and maintenance. A fun and informative way to engage with your space hands-on!

This is not an introductory course, but rather 1-on-1 sessions aimed to help a site specific project you have in mind come to fruition. Students will need to submit a preliminary questionnaire for their site and complete a warm-up exercise prior to the class.COURSE

PREREQUISITE: Our introductory class is offered monthly and strongly recommended to be taken in tandem with the design course.

*Please note this is not a certification course. This class is recommended for nonprofessional individuals working on a personal or community space.

Nicole Calhoun is the founder of Artemisia Nursery, a CA native plant nursery in El Sereno, Los Angeles. She works as a designer and consultant, leveraging her deep and enthusiastic interest in native plants, wildlife, and stormwater management to create vibrant and resilient landscapes. Nicole plays electric bass in the band Sage Against the Machine.

Refund Policy:

If you are feeling sick or experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, we urge you to stay home. Please note credit or refunds are not available within 7 days of the class.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Theodore Payne Foundation - Classroom, 10459 Tuxford St, Sun Valley, United States