Xeriscape Your Yard Workshop
Saturday, March 8th, 2014

What is a Xeriscape?

The term Xeriscape comes from 'Xeros' meaning dry and 'scape' meaning landscape.
Xeriscape is a method of landscaping, applied in dry or arid regions, that uses drought-tolerant, native plants that require little watering and maintenance once established.

The Oldman Watershed Council's Prairie Urban Garden (PUG) Committee is excited to announce and invite you to a full day workshop by local garden design consultant, Steve MacRae of Prairie Xeriscape Designs. Learn hands-on and practical skills to design your own xeriscaped yard. The workshop will be held on Saturday, March 8th, from 9am to 4:30pm at the Lethbridge College at the 30th Ave Res Hall. Map (Note: Parking is free at the Barn (across the road to the south, from the Res Hall) on Saturdays).

The workshop will feature a combination of lecture, discussion and hands-on skills while incorporating the
7 principles of xeriscape into your design. Learn how to assess soils and the best plants to use in different areas of your yard, based on the aspect, slope, drainage, and full sunlight hours they would receive.

The Prairie Urban Garden initiative aims to demonstrate the beauty and benefits of having a xeriscaped yard in southern Alberta. The PUG Committee organizes a self-guided Prairie Urban Garden tour of local Lethbridge xeriscape yards to accomplish this goal and is excited to offer you a workshop that will help you get started on creating your own beautiful xeriscaped yard.

We only have room for 15 participants, so make sure to secure your spot!

Cost: $60 (Includes Lunch and Refreshments)