Have you ever wondered how your garden might look if you switched to native species -- less care and water needed – or what it would take to compost your own mulch for soil amendment? How do you start thinking about these things? Who can help?

BAWSCA, the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency, holds free classes around the Bay Area every spring and summer. Most of the classes involve native species of garden plants that can provide color while reducing care and water requirements, but others cover topics like: irrigation, alternatives to grass lawns, ways to attract more hummingbirds and butterflies, etc.

Can’t make a class? Another source of sustainable gardening techniques: BAWSCA's book, Water-Wise Gardening in the Bay Area is now online! Create beautiful water-efficient landscaping according to your area's climate and soil needs while conserving water. You can download the book, an excellent reference for very specific Bay Area conditions.

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