The City of Castlegar is hosting a presentation on water conscious landscaping and gardening in a couple of weeks. This should be an excellent opportunity to hear from a local landscape architect, Eric Clough from Winlaw, BC, and start planning your garden for the spring.
Following discussions and public forums on water consumption and the possibility of water metering in the City, this is a smart move to be seen encouraging residents and businesses to move away from water intensive lawns and poorly suited plantings, towards a more sustainable form of gardening.
I’d love to see a good turn out at this event, there are plenty of people in this city that want to lessen their impact on the environment, and the garden is a good place to cultivate earth-caring habits.
I’m glad the City of Castlegar is able to sponsor this type of session - there are lots of people who don’t read or can’t afford professional advice, and hosting this presentation shows the City’s commitment to assist residents in meeting the goals of reducing water consumption.
Where: Castlegar Community Forum (445 - 13th Ave, Castlegar)
When: 4pm - 7pm November 20th (Presentations at 4:30 and 6:00)
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Topics Covered:
- Xeriscaping
- Planting choices and maintenace
- Lawn Care
- Irrigation Tips
Drop me a line if you’re planning to be there, or leave a comment on this post.
- Permaculture in the Suburbs
- Kelowna - Water Sustainability Action Plan
- Castlegar Watering Restrictions
- What’s with all that Grass?
- Rainwater Harvesting - Its a Good Thing
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Hopefully the City and Hopefully the City and schools will make their parks and grounds keepers attend. The excessive use of water on playing fields and urban grassed areas by the city is criminal.