Dear Gardeners, Our Summer 2021 Garden Classes are now open for registration. This summer we are overjoyed to be offering both in-person classes as well as virtual classes. Please register online at beverlyhills.org/gardening for one or all. Thank you!
Category Archives: Instructional Activities
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Mar
Mar
Dear Gardeners, Our Spring 2021 Garden Classes are now open for registration. All virtual classes, accessible on Zoom, are Thursday from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (PST). The cost is free. Please register at Beverly Parks and Rec. Follow along and grow with us! Class Schedule April 1 – Get your Grow On. Planning and Location. The spring […]
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Dec
Dec
Share. Grow. Evolve. Hope you enjoy! Episode 9 – Irrigation Like humans, plants need water to survive. See best practices of irrigation for your garden and for your containers including different watering methods. Episode 10 – Garden Activities for Kids – Homemade Gifts Six different garden activities that parents and children can do together at home. […]
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Dec
Dec
Greystone Demonstration Garden will be hosting a free virtual garden gift class on Thursday, December 10th at 11:00 AM. Learn how to make holiday gifts from the garden. Please register at Beverly Hills Park and Rec .
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Aug
Aug
Composting involves the decomposition of organic matter through environmental methods that speed up the process. Vermicomposting is the decomposition of organic matter by worms. Both methods are easy to maintain in a backyard garden. See our video below to learn more. Greystone Gardening with George | Episode 8
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Jul
Jul
Sweet potatoes are a warm-weather crop with a long growing season. Potatoes are a cool-weather crop, though here in southern California we can plant potatoes practically all year. See our video below on how to get started. Greystone Gardening with George | Episode 7
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Jul
Jul
Lettuce was first planted in late fall. Flowering occurred around May 6. The white flowers in the rear are cilantro. June 17 – The flowers have all died back and turned into fluffy white clouds enveloping the seeds. They look like their close relative the dandelion. At this point, the seeds are fully mature and […]