Public Events and Resources

Information for Homeowners and Residents

Events

• Your Sustainable Backyard: This series delivers the latest research-based information and industry know-how to home gardeners in an affordable hands-on workshop format. 

• Rose Day: Our annual workshop features tours of UC Davis' 8-acre rose field, informational programs, and a rose sale.  This is a recurring event in our Your Sustainable Backyard program.

• Click here for all Past Events.

Resources

• Water conservation

• Landscape Water Conservation Resources Map: This resource contains links to landscape water conservation information published by agencies and municipalities in California.  State-wide resources are included for all counties, and where available, city and regional information is also provided.

• Water Conservation Tips for the Home Lawn and Garden

• Lawn Watering Guide 

• Irrigating new and established lawns

• Tips for Improving Run-off Quality: These "Quick Tip" cards were developed with the UC Integrated Pest Management program as a part of outreach efforts for an urban run-off study.  They cover topics such as water, fertilizer, and pesticide use.

• Water-wise plants

• UC Davis Arboretum All-Stars

• California Native Plant Society

• Demonstration gardens

• The Willows Shopping Center

• Public agency information

• CA Department of Water Resources, Office of Water Use Efficiency

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Office of Water

• H2ouse.org Garden Guide

Landscape Water Conservation Resources Map created by Jennifer Tso for CCUH.  Last updated 5/2/2013.