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Xeriscaping-Beauty of Sustainability

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Xeriscape is landscaping, or gardening, that reduces the need for irrigation. The word comes from the Greek root xeros, meaning “dry.” The word “zero” is not part of xeriscaping! Xeriscaping is not no-water, but low-water. The xeriscape concept was developed in Denver, Colorado in the 1980s to help describe a more water-conserving, locally adapted approach to landscape. Xeriscaping makes our home and commercial landscapes more suited to the place we live in through thoughtful application of the principles of xeriscaping.  

In the optional field trip, we will discuss ways to begin xeriscaping through a look at the Happyville Farms Xeriscape demonstration garden.  This tour is limited to 15 people.