Wildfire Resilient Gardening

Online Wildfire Resilient Gardening Workshop

About this Class:

As wildfires grow more frequent and severe, understanding how to design wildfire-resilient gardens is becoming essential for homeowners living near wilderness areas. This practical and engaging class teaches participants to assess wildfire behaviour, mimic nature’s protective strategies, and make informed choices about plants, mulches, and groundcovers. This class empowers participants to adapt to climate challenges and take proactive steps to protect their homes while enhancing the surrounding environment.

About the Instructor:

Bethany is a sustainable horticulturist and permaculture practitioner based in Victoria, BC. She teaches permaculture at the Pacific Horticulture College and leads the public permaculture garden at the Horticulture Center of the Pacific. Through her business, Garden Alchemist, Bethany designs gardens rich in edible, medicinal, and native plants, creating beautiful and ecologically functional landscapes.

What You Will Learn:

• How to mimic nature’s wildfire resilience
• Selecting wildfire-resilient plants
• Choosing fire-resilient mulches and groundcovers
• Water and soil conservation practices for fire-smart landscapes
• Designing resilient gardens to protect your home

Who This Class Is For:

• Homeowners and residents near wilderness areas
• Gardening enthusiasts interested in sustainable practices
• Environmentalists and conservationists
• Landscapers and landscape designers
• Community leaders and neighbourhood groups

Class Summary:

• Duration: 3 hours - includes lecture, interactive activities and Q&A
• Deliverables: Includes a recorded version of the class and detailed resource handouts for ongoing reference
  
  

What Participants are Saying About This Class:

"Fabulous informative presentation. Well paced. Would highly recommend to others!"

"Best gardening/fire resiliency workshop I've participated in."

"This is excellent guidance that fire agencies are looking for"

"Really enjoyed your course! It was well organized and presented everything in nice bite sized pieces. I’ve read quite a bit on the topic already and I still learned new stuff!"