Three expert presenters address the importance of eco-friendly landscaping.
Peter Jensen, Cherie Bryan, Blake Dinius
Three Classes
10:30 – 12:00
March 20, 27, April 3
3/20: Eco-Friendly Lawn Care
Peter Jensen, Presenter
Regenerative agroecologist
Founder of Terra Firma Permagardens
A healthy, well-nourished, vibrant lawn is one of our best allies in our fight to keep nutrient pollution out of our waterways. Soil erosion and pesticide residue, caused by runoff from road, hill and roof can be prevented. The answer lies in the leaves; it lies in how you feed your lawn; it lies in how you feed your soil; it lies in how you mow or choose not to mow. A green, easy-care lawn IS possible without using synthetic fertilizers, irrigation or pesticides. This is the class to learn how.
3/27: Naturalizing with Natives
Cherie Bryan, Presenter
Barnstable County Master Gardeners
Cherie will explain why we want to introduce more natives to our properties and what natives work in various environments common to the Cape Cod landscape. When we talk about the right plant, in the right place we consider shady areas, wet areas, sunny areas and the effects of our increasing warm and dryer climate conditions. She will suggest some native plants to help you naturalize more of your lawn.
4/3: Little Bee, Big World
Blake Dinius, Presenter
Entomologist,
Plymouth County Extension
Bees have evolved alongside our native plants for millennia. We will review science-based information on how we can prevent America’s bees from becoming America’s lost bees.
Together, we will review the following:
- The myriad lifestyles of our native bees
- The intimate relationship forged between native bees and native plants over millions of years
- Challenges native bees face in quickly changing human landscape
- Gardening tips to help support our native bees
