Grow LA Victory Garden Classes at Saturn Elementary School

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.

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