Guadalupe River Park Conservancy and UC Master Gardeners present

Sustainable Vegetable Gardening

6-Week Series

When
Event has passed (Wed Feb 22, 2017 - Wed Mar 29, 2017)
Cost
$60 - $70
Tags
Home & Garden, Education, Other Schools & Classes

Description

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED - REGISTRATION CLOSES 2/15/17; sign up soon!

Did you know that our Mediterranean climate is perfect for year-round gardens? Join the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy in partnership with UC Master Gardener Dee Brown for an exciting six-week series about sustainable vegetable gardening!

Learn how to grow a successful, environmentally responsible food garden that produces delicious vegetables and herbs every month of the year!

Topics include: soil preparation, amendments, and fertilizers; irrigation methods and systems; working with both seeds and seedlings; sustainable drought strategies; requirements of specific warm and cool season crops and varieties that do well in our area; and how to identify and manage common pests, weeds, and diseases of vegetable crops in Santa Clara County.

Class 1 (February 22nd): Soil — The importance of healthy soil & how to maintain it
Class 2 (March 1st): Watering & Weeds — How to water plants & control weeds
Class 3 (March 8th): Seeds — How to grow plants from seed
Class 4 (March 15th): Cool Weather Veggies — Veggies suitable for fall, winter, early spring
Class 5 (March 22nd): Warm Weather Veggies — Veggies suitable for late spring, summer, early fall
Class 6 (March 29th): Garden Planning — How to plan your own garden

$60/members, $70/non-members

This program takes place at the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy Visitor & Education Center, 438 Coleman Ave., San Jose. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. For more information, visit http://www.grpg.org or call 408-298-7657.

More Info

Link
http://www.grpg.org
Call
4082987657 (Box Office)
Email
Contact Form (account required)

Schedule

Guadalupe River Park Conservancy
438 Coleman Avenue
San Jose, CA
Event has passed

Comments

Location

  1. Guadalupe River Park Conservancy
    438 Coleman Avenue, San Jose, CA