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Strong Starts: Spend Less, Grow More
Learn my proven, foolproof method for starting seeds. No overwhelm, no guesswork. Just clear, step-by-step lessons to follow on your own schedule.
Gardenwise Monthly Garden Guide
Grow the garden of your dreams. Get my monthly gardening guide designed for Southern California gardeners. Learn exactly what to do in your garden each month and discover new plants you'll love.
Fundamentals of Southern California Gardening
This year-long gardening course teaches you exactly how to garden in our unique climate. You won’t just get you through the next year of gardening; you'll become a gardener for life.
Mastering Southern California Gardening
Build upon the knowledge you learned in Fundamentals of Southern California Gardening with this master course.
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Hour-long classes that pack a punch, on topics specific to Southern California gardeners.
Happy Houseplants
Do you dream of filling your home with houseplants?
Join garden expert Nan Sterman and houseplant expert Zeschia Booman to learn how to help your indoor plants not just survive—but thrive!
Grow Your Own Herbs & Spices
Say goodbye to bland, store-bought spices and embrace the fresh, flavorful, and homegrown instead!
Discover herbs and spices that thrive year-round in your garden.
Fruit Trees for SoCal Gardens
Winter is the perfect time of year to add fruit trees to your Southern California garden!
Learn how to select and care for the best fruit trees for your garden. Leave ready to assemble your shopping list and head to the nursery!
Growing California Native Plants
Looking to add more nature to your Southern California garden?
Native plants support native pollinators and wild life, use little water, combat climate change, and more. Learn how to select and grow native plants, discover Nan's favorite natives, and more.
SoCal Winter Garden Care
While gardens in colder parts of the country sleep, we Southern California gardeners are in our busiest gardening season!
Join Nan Sterman and guest horticulturist John Clements to learn all about what to do in your garden in winter.
Hot Color, Dry Garden
Designing with color is exciting! But sometimes, it’s hard to know where to start.
In this class, Nan Sterman teaches you how to introduce color into your garden. You'll leave the class ready to create a colorful and waterwise garden in your own backyard.
Flower Power! Fabulous Bulbs for California Gardens
Want to add a little magic to your garden? Let’s explore the world of blooming bulbs. I cover topics like:
- When to plant
- How to plant
- How to water
- Bulbs best suited to dry summer gardens
- Combining bulbs for year-round blooms
