Landscape and Gardening Workshops

Landscape and Gardening Workshops

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting, our classes cover everything from sustainable design to water-wise practices. Cultivate your skills and join us on a journey to a thriving and beautiful garden! We’re excited to bring back in-person workshops for 2025!

Our Santa Clarita Valley Landscape and Gardening Workshops offer opportunities for those who want to learn more about sustainability and gardening. Join us throughout the year to spruce up your gardening knowledge. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, our instructors will have something for everyone.

What to Expect in Our Landscape and Gardening Workshops

Join us at SCV Water for a series of in-person and webinar workshops scheduled throughout 2025, with varying locations and topics. Immerse yourself in a hands-on and enlightening experience designed to enrich your knowledge of sustainable landscaping practices and gardening essentials. Our seasoned instructors will lead you through diverse topics, offering valuable insights. Prepare to delve into sustainable landscaping, armed with newfound knowledge and a rekindled passion to transform your outdoor spaces!

Please note that due to limited space availability, these workshops are exclusively open to SCV Water Customers.

2025 Landscape and Gardening Workshop Schedule

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2025 Landscape and Gardening Workshop Schedule

Date Topic Setting Register
January 25, 2025, @ 9-11 a.m.  Winter Garden Prep: Pruning Tips & Techniques Virtual January 
February 22, 2025, @ 9-11 a.m. Part 1: Introduction to Landscape Design Virtual February
March 15, 2025, @ 9- 11 a.m. Part  2: Design Review Workshop In-person March
April 12, 2025 @ 9-11 a.m. DIY Drip Systems: Am Efficient and Affordable Irrigation Solution In-person April
May 17, 2025 @ 9-11 a.m. Gardening 101: A Beginner's Guide to Container Gardening for CA Natives In-person May
June 28, 2025 @ 9-11 a.m. Landscaping Your SCV Oasis: A Guide to Ideal Plant Selection  In-person June
July 9, 2025, @ 9-11 a.m. NEW! Kids' Flower Pressing Workshop In-person July
September 13, 2025, @ 9-11 a.m. Lawn Removal Techniques & CA Lawn Alternatives In-person September
October 11, 2025, @ 9-11 a.m. Native Plant Power: Planting for a Thriving Ecosystem  In-person October 

Our Instructors

John Windsor

John Windsor is a Certified Arborist and a California Certified Nurseryman. He has been a Horticultural Advisor in the Santa Clarita Valley for the last 23 years. He has a teaching credential in Horticulture and teaches gardening and landscape classes at the local Adult School and the Santa Clarita Department of Parks and Recreation.

 

Ann Gutierrez

Ann Gutierrez is a licensed architect, landscape designer, and certified native plant landscaper who brings a unique blend of creativity and ecological expertise to every project. Born and raised in the vibrant Mexico City and now based in Los Angeles, Ann's designs reflect a deep appreciation for cultural heritage and the natural world. When she's not crafting sustainable spaces, you'll find her exploring the art of printmaking or emracing her love of plants on leisurely hikes - pausing frequently to marvel at every leaf, flower, and seed pod along the way. A passionate advocate for native flora, Ann combines her artistic eye with a dedication to creating landscapes that are as functional as they are beautiful. Whether designing a space, creating art, or just stopping to smell the sagebrush, Ann thrives at the intersection of design, nature and creativity. 

Julie Molinare

Bio coming soon.