Lawn replacement workshop uses great example
Tired of the same old boring (and thirsty) lawn? Now is the time to envision the possibilities, then do something about it.
Learn how during a free workshop offered by the Placer County master gardeners – at an example of recent lawn conversion.
At 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, “Lawn Replacement Loomis Library” will be held (as the name suggests) at Loomis Library, which just experienced an 11,000-square-foot lawn-to-wonderland makeover. The former turf area outside the building is now home to the UC Master Gardeners of Placer County Demonstration Garden, studded with pollinator islands and raised beds. It also serves as a living outdoor classroom for master gardener presentations.
in September 2023 at the garden’s groundbreaking.
The area is roughly the same as the photo at top,
from the opposite direction.
It’s your turn to go “from blah to beautiful,” say the master gardeners. “Learn the best way to get rid of your high maintenance lawn and create a pollinator paradise! Save water, too!”
This one-hour workshop will be held inside the library (with air conditioning) before moving outdoors and seeing examples firsthand.
No advance registration is necessary. This workshop is open to the public (not just Placer County residents).
In addition, Saturday is also Open Garden at the demonstration garden, which will be staffed by master gardeners from 10 a.m. to noon. Stop by with garden questions or just to see how the garden is flourishing in its first year.
Loomis Library is located at 6050 Library Drive, Loomis.
For details and directions: https://pcmg.ucanr.edu/.
