"Dr. Jennifer Gee will talk about the natural research at the James Reserve, located beyond Lake Fulmor. Additionally, Dr. Clarissa Rodriguez will give a presentation on her research that investigates the effects of drought, fire, and climate change on California Oaks along an environmental gradient in Southern California." A primary mission of the Natural Reserve...
Tricia Pilkington and Todd Fowler will take the principles of permaculture and share how they can be applied in your home, in your garden and beyond the home to help build and unify communities. The guiding principles of permaculture, Care for the Earth, Care for People and Fair Share for all, can be applied to...
We will visit the James Reserve, with Dr. Jennifer Gee as our guide. It can get warm there, so come prepared with drinking water and a hat. We can tour the reserve at 10:00 a.m., and car-pooling to this spot is highly encouraged. I will give you more details when it gets closer to this...
Jim Robertson has created an amazing garden at his home in Idyllwild, including a massive vermiculture growing and harvesting system that supplies his home with rich soil. You'll see the "fruits and vegetables" of his labors as we visit Jim's home. Jim's address will be shared closer to the class date with all who sign...
The Idyllwild Garden Club Annual Yard Sale is coming soon! On Friday, May 24 and May 25 from 8:00AM until 2:00PM, the Garden Club will be holding its Yard Sale at the Idyllwild Community Garden. This is one of our major fundraisers for the year. There will be a wide variety of treasures available: tools of...
The Idyllwild Garden Club Annual Yard Sale is coming soon! On Friday, May 24 and May 25 from 8:00AM until 2:00PM, the Garden Club will be holding its Yard Sale at the Idyllwild Community Garden. This is one of our major fundraisers for the year. There will be a wide variety of treasures available: tools of...
Today will be a plant start swap meet hosted by Tricia Pilkington and Todd Fowler. You'll have a chance to swap plant starts you have with other gardeners. Diversify your growing in a fun way! You may also be able to start some other plants using the Community Garden's vast seed collection Donate $10 for...
Join Bob Greenamyer to learn a fun and easy way to add taste to your salads, juices smoothies and much more. Growing micro greens is fun, easy and fast! You'll come away with the skill to grow your own and two or three micro green mats started with the seeds of your choice. In addition...
Today Bob will share the Community Garden's composting program and offer guidance on how to start a variety of home composting practices. Know what's in your soil by creating your own rich growing medium. Farmers always say they grow good soil, then healthy plants will follow. Donate $10 for this class or purchase a package...
NOTE: From this week on, classes begin at 9:00AM. Today Bob will talk about the benefits of raised beds and how to build a simple one. Bob has built all the raised beds at the community garden (with some help!) as well as others throughout the community. We will build a 4'x4' raised bed in...
Today, Bob will focus on water conservation techniques you can use at home. We'll build a simple drip irrigation system for use in the garden. The various types of tools and irrigation parts will be explained and used. Wondering how to start your water saving irrigation system? Don't miss this class! Donate $10 for this...
Bring a dish to share! Arrive by 12 noon to set up food. Idyllwild Nature Center Manager Sonny Waldron will tell us about the latest developments with the Nature Center.
All Garden Classes have a “Fee“, unless it says “Free”. You can donate at the garden or online. All proceeds go to our educators and garden upkeep.