Offered
by The Learning Garden under the auspices of the University of
California Extension:
Four
classes to really give you the dirt on gardening! Expand your skill
level and appreciate the world of plants so much better; introducing
a new series of more
advanced gardening
classes!
The
four session class will cover the following topics:
May
20 – Crop rotation; perennial food plants; companion planting
How do plants interact with one another? What should follow what?
How do I care for my fruit trees? I want to grow asparagus and
artichokes, but I am a little intimidated; what do I need to know?
May 27 - Seed saving/vegetable breeding Why should I be concerned about saving seeds? Is it hard to save seeds? How can I tell if it's good seed? Isn't breeding vegetables best left to the professionals?
June 3 – Propagation and grafting and budding What is grafting and why is it important? Can I really have two apples on the same tree? Is grafting 'natural' and not some biotech kind of weirdness? When can I do it?
June 10 – Vermiculture/Composting What if I don't have room for a compost pile, I just have plants in containers on my balcony? Isn't compost a lot of work? How can I really compost in a small garden?
Each class is a stand alone unit so participants may attend all four for a discounted price, or take any combination of the classes – they are designed to be modular units of instruction. These are practical classes with hands on participation in each class. Taught by Gardenmaster David King and Master Gardener Emi Carvel, these classes will hone your gardening skills to new level.
Classes are $20 each; the series of four is discounted to $75. We may have some scholarships available depending on enrollment. A minimum $20 deposit is required to hold your space. You are encouraged to dress for our often cooler days here in The Learning Garden. We will make hot tea and/or coffee on cooler days; bring your own cup as we try to edge closer to zero waste.
Where will the June 3rd Propagation and grafting class be held?
ReplyDeleteMike Parker
Certified Arborist
At The Learning Garden on the campus of Venice High School at the intersection of Walgrove Avenue and Venice Blvd. It is a one acre garden where all the classes will be taught.
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