I am pleased to announce that I will be teaching the Grow LA Victory Garden Classes once again at Greystone Mansion and Park in Beverly Hills. This series of classes are for all those who wish to grow fruits and vegetables in their own backyards.
We will be hosting 4 Sunday classes (12 noon – 3 PM) beginning 2/1/15. Those who take all 4 classes will be given a certificate of completion.
Where:
Greystone Mansion & Park
905 Loma Vista Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
List of topics includes:
Week 1 (Sunday, February 1): planning, tools, seed starting, building raised beds, container gardening, plant selection (what to grow and when to grow it)
Week 2 (Sunday, February 8): transplanting, soil structure, soil preparation, organic fertilizers, irrigation, mulching
Week 3 (Sunday, February 15): composting, pest management (weeds, diseases, insects), beneficial insects, organic pesticides
Week 4 (Sunday, February 22): pollination, seed saving, fruit trees, harvesting, review, and graduation
The cost is $15 for each class ($19 for non-Beverly Hills residents) or $55.00 for the entire series ($69 for non-residents).
Registration must be completed through Beverly Hills Park and Recreation. See Catalog (page 8).
Any questions please contact: George Pessin, Master Gardener Instructor
Email – gp305@yahoo.com
Tel – 310-779-8816
