Classes and events

Class Files

Slides and handouts from our classes, so you can review what you learned at home.

Class files are generally uploaded after each class has been given. If you are looking for specific information not found here, please feel free to call us at 801-771-1677.

Class files, newest class first
Class File Added
Choosing Trees and Shrubs for your Yard August 20, 2026 View file (opens in a new tab) 8/20/2026
Best Plants for Shady YardsJune 25, 2026 View file (opens in a new tab) 6/25/2026
How to Convert Sprinklers to DripMay 19, 2026 How to Convert Sprinklers to Drip (opens in a new tab) 5/19/2026
Low Water AnnualsMay 16, 2026 View file (opens in a new tab) 5/15/2026
Native and Drought Tolerant Pollinator PlantsMay 14, 2026 Slides for Pollinator Plants Class 5/7/2026 (opens in a new tab) 5/14/2026
Container Gardening May 9, 2026 View file (opens in a new tab) 5/7/2026
Organic Approach to Home Gardening and Landscaping May 5, 2026 View file (opens in a new tab) 5/5/2026
Low-Water Plants for Season-Long Color April 30, 2026 Slides for Low-water Plants class on April 30 (opens in a new tab) 4/30/2026
Making the Most out of Your Vegetable Garden with Companion Planting April 11, 2026 Slides for Companion Planting Class on 4/11/2026 (opens in a new tab) 4/9/2026
Spring Blooming Perennials March 26, 2026 Spring Perennials Presentation, 3/26/26 (opens in a new tab) 3/26/2026
How to Install Drip Irrigation March 21, 2026 View file (opens in a new tab) 3/23/2026
Tips and Tricks to Maximizing Your Veggie Garden March 17, 2026 slides of the presentation (opens in a new tab) 3/17/2026
Water-Efficient Landscaping March 12, 2026 Slides for Water Efficient Landscaping class on Thursday 3/12/26 (opens in a new tab) 3/12/2026
Fruit Tree Pruning February 28, 2026 slides for Fruit Tree Pruning on 2/28/2026 & 3/3/2026 (opens in a new tab) 3/4/2026
Pruning Trees and Shrubs February 24, 2026 Pruning Trees & Shrubs Slides for 2/24/2026 (opens in a new tab) 2/24/2026
Planning Your Garden Starting from Seed February 7, 2026 Slides for Planning Your Garden Starting from Seed on 2/7/2026 (opens in a new tab) 2/6/2026
LocalscapesJanuary 31, 2026 slides for Localscapes class on Saturday, January 31, 2026 (opens in a new tab) 2/2/2026
Amazing Ground Covers for All Types of YardsJune 26, 2025 Slides for Ground Cover Class (opens in a new tab) 8/27/2025
Creating Beautiful Dry Shade Areas May 22, 2025 Fact Sheet for Dry Shade Plants (opens in a new tab) 8/27/2025
Creating Beautiful Dry Shade Areas May 22, 2025 Slides from 5/22/2025, Creating Beautiful Dry Shade Areas (opens in a new tab) 8/27/2025
Great Perennials for Summer ColorMay 17, 2025 Slides from 5/17/2025, Great Perennials for Summer Color (opens in a new tab) 8/27/2025
Landscape Design BasicsApril 24, 2025 Slides for the April 24 Class (opens in a new tab) 5/14/2025
Picking the Right Trees for Your YardApril 17, 2025 Slides for Picking the Right Trees Class (opens in a new tab) 4/22/2025
Irrigation Systems: How to MakeThem Work Right for EfficiencyApril 12, 2025 Slides for Irrigation Basics April 12, 2025 (opens in a new tab) 4/14/2025
Creating Healthy, Attractive, Water Efficient Lawns April 10, 2025 PDF slides for this class 4/10/2025 (opens in a new tab) 4/10/2025
Perennials for Spring ColorMarch 27, 2025 slides for Perennial Class (opens in a new tab) 4/22/2025
Successful Vegetable GardeningMarch 20, 2025 Slides from the presentation (opens in a new tab) 3/24/2025
Irrigation Efficiency: Drip Irrigation and Converting from Spray to DripMarch 15, 2025 Slides from the Class on March 15th (opens in a new tab) 3/17/2025
Fruit Tree Pruning March 1, 2025 Slides for Fruit Tree Pruning Class (opens in a new tab) 3/3/2025
Cheap-Scapes: Yard Renovation on a BudgetFebruary 20, 2025 Slides for Cheap-Scapes Class (opens in a new tab) 4/22/2025
Localscapes University February 8, 2025 Slides for Localscape University Feb 2025 (opens in a new tab) 2/11/2025
Choosing the Right Perennials for Your YardJanuary 30, 2025 Jan 30 class, Chooseing the Right Perennials, PDF of presentation slides (opens in a new tab) 1/31/2025
Dividing and Transplanting (Plant Exchange)September 21, 2024 PDF slides of the class 9/21/24 (opens in a new tab) 9/23/2024
Irrigation- Getting the Most out of Every Drop with Spray Head EfficiencyJune 8, 2024 slides for Spray Head efficiency presentation (opens in a new tab) 6/10/2024
Irrigation- How to Install/Run Drip Irrigation SystemsMay 18, 2024 pdf slides of the presentation. There was a lot of discussion and parts to show and demonstrate during this class (opens in a new tab) 5/20/2024
Vegetable Gardening BasicsMay 11, 2024 Basics for growing your own vegetables with success. Held on Saturday May 11, 2024 (opens in a new tab) 5/13/2024
Annual Flowers for Year Long ColorApril 18, 2024 Color all season. Choosing the right annuals for the right space (opens in a new tab) 4/24/2024
Irrigation Systems BasicsApril 13, 2024 Slides for the Irrigation Basic Class. This needs explanation but may help visualize some of the irrigation best practices and components (opens in a new tab) 4/12/2024
Perennials for Spring ColorMarch 28, 2024 Spring perennials provide the look and interest to the landscape that we all desire coming out of the winter season. There are hundreds to choose from. This class focused on a few that you might consider (opens in a new tab) 3/29/2024
How to Grow Healthy, Attractive LawnMarch 21, 2024 Taught by USU Extension turf specialist Kelly Kopp. Great information, tips and advice on how to care for and manage your lawn. (opens in a new tab) 3/26/2024
Choosing the Right ContractorMarch 14, 2024 Taught by reprentatives from the Department of Public Liscensing (DOPL). Tips to know how to find the right contractor to do any work on your home or yard. (opens in a new tab) 3/28/2024
Tree Selection and Varieties to UseMarch 7, 2024 Tree Selection March 7th 2024 (opens in a new tab) 3/15/2024
Best Pruning Practices: Fruits and OrnamentalsMarch 2, 2024 This class covered basic pruning of all types of trees and shrubs but focused a lot on fruit trees. Enjoy these slides. Continue to learn good pruning so that your plants are healthy, strong and look great. (opens in a new tab) 3/4/2024
Localscapes UniversityFebruary 24, 2024 Slides for Localscape University from Feb. 24, 2024 (opens in a new tab) 2/26/2024
Landscape Design BasicsFebruary 15, 2024 Slides for the Basic Landscape Design Class. Feb 2024 (opens in a new tab) 3/4/2024
Modifying Your Irrigation SystemMarch 25, 2023 Irrigation can be complicated. This class is intended to help simply irrigation so that you can change and modify the system to improve efficiency or switch to drip. (opens in a new tab) 3/29/2023
Ten Common Lawn ProblemsJune 10, 2023 There are many problems that can effect the health and appearance of your lawn. This class will cover the most common issues. (opens in a new tab) 6/12/2023
Right Plant for the Right Place: Annual FlowersMay 11, 2023 This class has the focus of great annual plants that are tolerant of dryer conditions and provide great color. Chosing the right plant is key to success (opens in a new tab) 5/18/2023
Water Efficiently: Drip Irrigation SystemsMay 6, 2023 Learn the basics of Drip Irrigation. This is not as hard as it may seem (opens in a new tab) 5/18/2023
Vegetable Gardening BasicsApril 27, 2023 Learn the basics of growning your own food in your own yard. From planning to harvest this should get you started to an enjoyable experience with gardening. (opens in a new tab) 4/28/2023
How to Have a Healthy, Water-Efficient LawnApril 20, 2023 Learn how to grow healthy lawn and the practices that create good drought tolerance. This class will also cover the basics of pests, weed and irrigation (opens in a new tab) 4/20/2023
Water Efficiently: Getting Irrigation Started RightApril 15, 2023 This class is intended to help you know what should be done to get your irrigation started out right this year. What to look for, basics of the system and helps for efficiency, and scheduling. (opens in a new tab) 4/14/2023
Elements of Design for Water-Efficient YardsMarch 16, 2023 Learn the basic principles that can help you with your own landscape designs (opens in a new tab) 3/29/2023
Best Pruning Practices: Trees, Shrubs and RosesMarch 11, 2023 Shade Trees and Flowering Shrubs still need pruning. Different technique than fruit trees, but same principles apply. (opens in a new tab) 3/29/2023
Perennials For Spring ColorMarch 2, 2023 Getting Color in Your Yard with Spring Blooming Perennnials (opens in a new tab) 3/29/2023
Best Pruning Practices: Fruit Tress and GrapesFebruary 25, 2023 Learn How to Prune Your Fruit Trees and Grape Vines (opens in a new tab) 3/29/2023
How to Manage Lawn During DroughtApril 27, 2022 Learn how to manage your lawn with limited water (opens in a new tab) 4/27/2022
Beauty from BulbsSeptember 7, 2022 Slides from Bulb Class Sept 7 2022 (opens in a new tab) 9/8/2022
Creating or Managing Shade in the LandscapeAugust 3, 2022 Shade Gardening PDF Files 08/03/2022 (opens in a new tab) 8/4/2022
Localscape Design WorkshopJune 15, 2022 Localscape Design Workshop June 16 2022 (opens in a new tab) 6/20/2022
Irrigation WorkshopApril 30, 2022 All the basics for how to set up and operate your sprinkler and drip systems (opens in a new tab) 5/3/2022
Vegetable Gardening BasicsApril 20, 2022 Basics for being successful with growing vegetables (opens in a new tab) 4/20/2022
Perennial Plant CombinationsApril 13, 2022 Presentation Slides- Perennials (opens in a new tab) 4/14/2022
Localscape UniversityMarch 23, 2022 Localscapes University PDF File (opens in a new tab) 3/24/2022
Introduction to FoodscapingMarch 16, 2022 Foodscaping slides (opens in a new tab) 3/18/2022
Pruning Fruit Trees & GrapesMarch 12, 2022 Fruit Trees and Grapes pruning slides (opens in a new tab) 3/18/2022
Making the Most of your Park StripMarch 4, 2022 PDF Files for Making the Most of Your Park strip (opens in a new tab) 3/3/2022
Pruning Shrubs & RosesFebruary 26, 2022 Pruning Roses and Shrubs Class Feb 26 2022 (opens in a new tab) 2/28/2022
Perennial Plants in Your LandscapeSeptember 15, 2021 Perennial Slides from Sept. 15, 2021 (opens in a new tab) 9/16/2021
Rock Gardens & SucculentsAugust 25, 2021 Rock Gardens and Succulents- August 2021 (opens in a new tab) 8/28/2021
Native PlantsAugust 4, 2021 Native Plant in person Class slides -Aug 2021 (opens in a new tab) 8/5/2021
Soils and CompostingJuly 14, 2021 Soils and Composting Slides July 2021 (opens in a new tab) 7/19/2021
Perennial Plants In Your LandscapeJune 30, 2021 Perennials- June 30 2021 (opens in a new tab) 7/1/2021
Landscape and Garden Pests-Education & ManagementJune 16, 2021 First Half Slides-Trees (opens in a new tab) 6/17/2021
Landscape and Garden Pests-Education & ManagementJune 16, 2021 second half slides- Veggies and ornamentals (opens in a new tab) 6/17/2021
Introduction to LocalscapesJune 9, 2021 INTRO TO LOCALSCAPES PDF SLIDES (opens in a new tab) 6/10/2021
Herb GardeningMay 19, 2021 Herb Gardening PDF Slides (opens in a new tab) 5/19/2021
Localscapes UniversityMarch 3, 2021 Combined slides from the four sections of Localscapes University class on March 3rd 2021 (opens in a new tab) 3/4/2021
Vegetable Gardening and Raised BedsMay 5, 2021 Slides for Vegetable Gardening and Raised Beds May 2021 (opens in a new tab) 5/6/2021
Localscape Irrigation Class April 24, 2021 Irrigation Workshop Slides (opens in a new tab) 4/26/2021
Waterwise LandscapingApril 28, 2021 Waterwise Landscaping PDF Slides (opens in a new tab) 4/29/2021
Spring StartupApril 21, 2021 Spring Startup Presentation PDF (opens in a new tab) 4/22/2021
Designing with Perennials April 14, 2021 PDF files for Designing with Perennials (opens in a new tab) 4/14/2021
Deer Resistant Landscaping April 10, 2021 PDF files for Deer Resistant Landscaping class (opens in a new tab) 4/12/2021
Weeds: Control and PreventionMarch 31, 2021 PDF slides for Weeds class on Mar. 31, 2021 (opens in a new tab) 3/31/2021
Localscape Design ClassMarch 27, 2021 PDF slide for Localscape Design Workshop: 3/27/21 (opens in a new tab) 3/29/2021
Healthy Attractive LawnsMarch 20, 2021 Contact information for class instructor, no slide presentation for this class (opens in a new tab) 3/22/2021
Making the Most of Your Park StripMarch 10, 2021 Making the Most of your Park Strip. March 10 2021 Slides (opens in a new tab) 3/11/2021
Proper Pruning of Ornamental Trees & ShrubsFebruary 27, 2021 PDF Files for Proper Pruning of Ornamental Trees & Shrubs (opens in a new tab) 3/1/2021
Proper Pruning of Fruit Trees & GrapesFebruary 20, 2021 Slides for Fruit Tree Pruning Feb. 2021 (opens in a new tab) 2/22/2021
Jump Start Your Vegetable GardenFebruary 10, 2021 Presentation Slides for Veggie Gardening Feb 2021 (opens in a new tab) 2/12/2021
Introduction to LocalscapesFebruary 3, 2021 Slides forIntroduction to Localscapes Feb. 3, 2021 (opens in a new tab) 2/4/2021
ONLINE- Evergreens in the LandscapeSeptember 9, 2020 PDF slides of Evergreen Class (opens in a new tab) 9/15/2020
ONLINE-Ornamental GrassesAugust 26, 2020 PDF slides for the Ornamental Grasses class on Aug 26 2020 (opens in a new tab) 8/28/2020
ONLINE-Cut FlowersAugust 19, 2020 Slides for Cut Flower Gardening (opens in a new tab) 8/28/2020
ONLINE-Drip Irrigation- Installation & UseAugust 12, 2020 PDF slides of the drip irrigation class on Aug. 12 2020 (opens in a new tab) 8/28/2020
ONLINE-CompostingAugust 5, 2020 Slides for Soils and Composting Class (opens in a new tab) 8/28/2020
Online- PerennialsJune 24, 2020 Slide presentation for Perennials By Design class June 24, 2020 (opens in a new tab) 6/25/2020
Online- Landscape TreesJune 17, 2020 Slide presentation for Landscape Tree Class June 17, 2020 (opens in a new tab) 6/17/2020
Online- Raised Bed GardeningMay 8, 2020 pdf file of simple plans (opens in a new tab) 5/8/2020
Online- SucculentsMay 27, 2020 PDF slides for Succulent and Cactus Class (opens in a new tab) 5/28/2020
ONLINE- Herb GardeningApril 22, 2020 Class slides. (opens in a new tab) 4/23/2020
ONLINE- Healthy Attractive LawnsApril 15, 2020 Slides for online Healthy Lawns Class (opens in a new tab) 4/16/2020
ONLINE- Fall Gardening and Bulb PlantingSeptember 23, 2020 Fall Gardening and Bulbs slides (opens in a new tab) 9/23/2020
ONLINE- Fall Gardening and Bulb PlantingSeptember 23, 2020 PDF slides of Fall Gardening and Bulbs class Sept 23, 2020 (opens in a new tab) 9/24/2020
Online-Weed Identification and ControlJune 3, 2020 Pdf handout of presentation slides for Weeds online class (opens in a new tab) 6/3/2020
Online- Localscapes UniversityMay 13, 2020 Localscape University Creating a Base Map (opens in a new tab) 5/13/2020
Online- Localscapes UniversityMay 13, 2020 Localscape University Gathering Areas, Activity Zones and Paths (opens in a new tab) 5/13/2020
Online- Localscapes UniversityMay 13, 2020 Localscape University Planting Beds (opens in a new tab) 5/13/2020
Online- Localscapes UniversityMay 13, 2020 Localscape University Maintenance (opens in a new tab) 5/13/2020
Online- Container GardeningMay 6, 2020 Guidelines to Beautiful Containers and Planters Handout (opens in a new tab) 5/7/2020
Online- Container GardeningMay 6, 2020 List of Plants Used In Containers (opens in a new tab) 5/8/2020
Online- PerennialsApril 29, 2020 Slides for April 29th Online Perennial Class (opens in a new tab) 4/30/2020
VegetablesMarch 11, 2020 Vegetable Class slides (opens in a new tab) 3/18/2020
VegetablesMarch 11, 2020 Vegetable gardening class. This was done online via Zoom webinar. The slides only are posted here for your viewing. (opens in a new tab) 4/8/2020
Pruning Fruit TreesMarch 7, 2020 Slides from March 7 Pruning Class (opens in a new tab) 3/9/2020
Localscapes UniversityFebruary 29, 2020 Creating a Central Open Shape (opens in a new tab) 2/29/2020
Localscapes UniversityFebruary 29, 2020 Gathering Areas, Activity Zones and Paths (opens in a new tab) 2/29/2020
Localscapes UniversityFebruary 29, 2020 Maintenance (opens in a new tab) 2/29/2020
Localscapes UniversityFebruary 29, 2020 Planting Beds (opens in a new tab) 2/29/2020
Localscapes UniversityFebruary 29, 2020 Short video link to Localscapes University “how to create a base map drawing using google maps”. (opens in a new tab) 3/9/2020
Pruning Fruit TreesFebruary 15, 2020 Fruit Tree Pruning Feb 15th (opens in a new tab) 2/15/2020
Introduction to Localscapes February 5, 2020 Introduction to Localscapes Slides from Presentation (opens in a new tab) 2/13/2020