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)
- Contact Form (account required)
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