2026 Workshop Schedule
Art in the Garden: Adding Drama, Interest & Beauty to Your Landscape
Michael Glassman
Author and Landscape Designer
Beyond the Lawn: Turning Your Yard into a Food-Producing Paradise
Reimagining outdoor spaces as beautiful, edible ecosystems.
Jason Perdichizzi
Owner of Yard to Fork
Design-Build Simplified: How to Turn Your Backyard Dream Into Reality
Sal Hernandez
Pacific Breeze Landscaping
Lead With Confidence: Dog Training 101
Mike Harrison
Folsom Dog Resort
A Few Winter Changes in the Yard & Garden Now that Result in Big Spring and Summer Improvements
Dealing with bugs, diseases, weeds, or plants that just won’t thrive? This fast-paced, science-based talk—backed by research from the University of California—shares what you can do this winter to set your yard and garden up for success.
Learn simple changes that turn big problems into small, temporary setbacks, helping your plants grow healthier while reducing cost, effort, and stress—so you can get back to enjoying your garden.
Julie Barbour
Our Water Our World
Lead With Confidence: Dog Training 101
Mike Harrison
Folsom Dog Resort
Solving Problems in the Landscape
Well-known landscape designer and author Michael Glassman teams up with Janey Santos, creator of the popular YouTube Channel Dig Plant Water Repeat for one informative workshop to help tackle the most common issues homeowners face.
Michael Glassman & Janey Santos
Design / Remodel / Build: Learn Everything You Need to Know for a Successful Project
Alexandru Colta
Founder of Global Arch Construction
Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades: What to Do First, What to Avoid, and How to Pay for It
Not all energy upgrades are created equal. In this 30-minute educational session, Phil Isaacs shares how homeowners can prioritize energy improvements for maximum impact. Learn which products truly improve efficiency, why proper installation is critical, and how to access rebates and financing programs many homeowners don’t realize they qualify for.
Phil will also explain financing options designed specifically for energy upgrades—often offering better terms than traditional HELOCs.
Phillip Isaacs
President of California Energy Consultant Service
Lawns! We Love Them, We Hate the Work
Learn how to improve your lawn and greatly reduce the cost, work and stress. With a few changes in irrigation, mowing and fertilizer choices, you can have a great lawn that fights diseases, pests and weeds all by itself. This jam packed workshop will yield results in your lawn immediately.
Julie Barbour
Our Water Our World Program Educator
Modern Outdoor Living: Trends That Add Value and Function to Your Home
Sal Hernandez
Pacific Breeze Landscaping
Do's and Don'ts of Decorating; Avoid Costly Mistakes and Learn the Secret Tricks Designers Use to Enhance Your Space
Becca Cason
Interior Designer, Furnitalia, European Kitchen and Beyond
Beyond the Lawn: Turning Your Yard into a Food-Producing Paradise
Grow what you eat, cut grocery costs, and love your landscape.
Jason Perdichizzi
Owner of Yard to Fork































