Grow, Don't Mow 101

Grow, Don't Mow is a certification path for ecological landscapers. The first step is GDM 101, a 5-part virtual series that will walk you through the basic concepts of permaculture, ecological landscaping, and building Productive Urban Landscapes (PULs), and prepare you for to complete the hands-on portion of your certification (GDM 201).

Grow, Don't Mow 101 Schedule (all dates subject to change):

April 15, 2021: Onboarding with Roots Down

Learning about Productive Urban Landscapes, our Grow, Don’t Mow movement, and the fundamentals of regenerative landscaping.

April 22, 2021: Landscape Design with Joshua Tabor

Understanding site analysis and putting pen to paper with Joshua Tabor of Radish & Rose.

April 29, 2021: Business Development with Tres Crow

Setting your regenerative landscaping business up for success by exploring business structures and marketing strategies with Tres Crow of Roots Down

May 6, 2021: Install with Roots Down

Overview of earthworks, bed preparation, and planting practices

May 13, 2021: Maintenance with Roots Down

Learning about organic maintenance, passive maintenance techniques, and regenerative land practices