News release
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has announced the launch of the SCV Water Gardening Club, a new community-focused program debuting in 2026.
The Gardening Club is a year-long series of expert-led workshops designed to help residents create beautiful, sustainable, and water-wise landscapes suited to the SCV, according to a news release from the agency.
The Gardening Club kicks off with its first workshop 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at 23780 Pine Street, Newhall. The workshop topic will be, “Intro to Container Gardening: Veggies, Herbs & Pollinator Plants.”
This in-person class will provide practical tips for growing food and pollinator-friendly plants in small spaces and is open to gardeners of all experience levels, the release said.
The Gardening Club builds on SCV Water’s popular landscape and conservation workshops, reimagining them as a cohesive “club” experience that encourages ongoing learning, hands-on participation, and community connection, the release said.
Workshops will cover a wide range of topics, including container gardening, native plants, landscape design, composting, edible planting, wildfire-resilient landscaping and family-friendly activities.
“The Gardening Club is about more than plants — it’s about building community,” Matt Dickens, sustainability manager at SCV Water, said in the release. “By bringing people together throughout the year, we’re creating opportunities for residents to learn practical skills, connect with local experts, and grow landscapes that are beautiful, water-efficient, and resilient.”
Most Gardening Club workshops will be held on Saturdays and offered in a mix of in-person and virtual formats. The 2026 lineup includes hands-on design workshops, bilingual lawn replacement classes, a kids’ gardening activity, and a year-end celebration for club participants.
Other topics for the club in 2026 include:
“Native Plant Arranging: Beauty Meets Sustainability.” “Landscape Design Workshop Series (Two Parts).” “Top 100 Plants for the Santa Clarita Valley.” “Kids’ Bug Snug Class.” “Firewise Landscapes: Designing for Safety and Sustainability.” “Lawn Removal and Native Plant Workshops (English and Spanish).” “Edible Planting and Seasonal Wreath Making.”
“This new club gives residents a fun, welcoming way to stay engaged all year long,” Senior Communications Specialist Laura Gallegos added in the release. “Whether someone is new to gardening or looking to deepen their knowledge, there’s something for everyone.”
Registration for the SCV Water Gardening Club workshops is now open. Space is limited, and participants are encouraged to register early. To view the full schedule and register, visit yourSCVwater.com/landscape-workshops.
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