The University of California Cooperative Extension is organizing workshops in various communities throughout Los Angeles County to teach residents how to grow their own vegetables. I am excited to be teaching one at Saturn Elementary School. You’re all invited.
4 Sunday classes (12 noon – 3 PM) beginning 4/11/10
Where:
Saturn Elementary School
5360 Saturn St.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
List of topics includes:
Week 1 (Sunday April 11): planning, tools, seed starting, building raised beds, choosing containers, plant selection (what to grow and when to grow it)
Week 2 (Sunday, April 18): transplanting, soil preparation, irrigation, mulching
Week 3 (Sunday April 25): pest management (weeds, diseases, insects), beneficial insects, organic pesticides and fertilizers.
Week 4 (Sunday May 2): composting, harvesting, seed saving, review, recipes, graduation and certificates
The cost of these workshops is $10 for each class or $35.00 for all four.
Payment can be made online here, or by bringing cash or check to the first meeting. Please make checks payable to: The Rings of Saturn.
All monies will benefit the Saturn Elementary School Student Garden.
Please RSVP, space is limited.
Contact Information:
George Pessin
Email – gp305@yahoo.com
Tel – 310-652-4642
* Kids under 12 are free with a paid adult.
