WATERWISE LANDSCAPES
Consider water conservation as an integral component of garden design
A waterwise landscape is purposefully designed and managed to minimize water consumption while maintaining the garden's beauty and functionality. The primary goal of a waterwise landscape is to conserve water resources through thoughtful plant selection and sustainable design practices. This approach is a wonderful way to make an impact both globally and locally.
Let's jump in!
The image above was taken in the alpine garden at the Iowa Arboretum, while the image below was taken at a private garden in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
GOODNESS FOR YOU THIS MONTH
Below you will find several items to help you learn more about WATERWISE LANDSCAPES. From written words to video to applied activities to group discussions. Explore our topic from different angles and gain a new perspective. Click on the first two images below to download PDFs. Further down you will find a video and links to our community, plus Q+A's too!
Search the Monrovia Plant Finder to explore waterwise plant options
If you haven't tried this super fun plant database please dive in. You can search by many filters, including water needs! If you're still learning plants this is a great place to start building a plant palette.
Check it out!
VIDEO ON WATERWISE GARDENING
Below is a lovely webinar by Monrovia that highlights various aspects of waterwise gardening. They also share a wonderful selection of drought-tolerant trees, shrubs, perennials and edibles across several USDA zones. I hope their talking points and plant suggestions will inspire your own waterwise landscapes.
For additional resources please visit WATERWISE GARDENER. This is Nan Sterman's bountiful site. Take the time to dive into all her amazing videos and blog posts.
OUR COMMUNITY
Don't forget to hang out with everyone to share your work and chat about WATERWISE LANDSCAPES! Check in to share your activity via the CHALLENGES area. Specific links are located in the activity below.
Activity
YOUR WATERWISE DESIGN PALETTE
Design a linear WATERWISE LANDSCAPE in a dry SIDEYARD that includes a pathway, appropriate plants and rain barrel. Submit your final design as a MOODBOARD by clicking the button below.
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Click here for the ACTIVITY or find it by scrolling up
Share a win!
What have you accomplished in the last month that makes you super happy? Let us celebrate with you!
LIVE SESSIONS
We have two this month: our normal Q+A, plus a special guest presentation. These will both be recorded in case you can't make it (then posted right back here). Visit the Q+A SCHEDULE for times and links or click below. I can't wait to see you!
WATERWISE DESIGN TIPS
with Nan Sterman, author and tv host
Website: Waterwise Gardener
Book: Hot Color, Dry Garden
Click here to see the questions we had for Nan
Thursday, September 7
11 AM PT | 1 PM CT | 2 PM ET
7 PM BST | London
4 AM September 8 | Sydney
Grab the CHAT NOTES here.
Monthly Q+A
Thursday, September 28
Noon PT | 2 PM CT | 3 PM ET
8 PM BST | London
5 AM Sept. 29 | Sydney
Grab the CHAT NOTES here.
I'd love your feedback once you've devoured all this goodness.
Drop me a note at the email below and let me know what you loved and what could be improved. Thank you!
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The image above is from Walter's Gardens in Michigan.
