This fall I will be teaching the beginning gardening classes again at Greystone Mansion. In case any of you missed a class or would like to recommend to friends or family please see info below.
Grow LA Victory Garden Classes Fall 2016
The Grow LA Victory Garden classes are organized and led by UC California Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners and are meant to teach residents how to grow fruits and vegetables in their own backyard.
Where: Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills
905 Loma Vista Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(Entrance on Doheny Rd.)
When: September 25th, October 2nd, October 9th,
and October 16th (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
List of topics includes:
Week 1 (Sunday, September 25th): planning, seed starting, raised beds, container gardening, plant selection (what to grow and when to grow it).
Week 2 (Sunday, October 2nd): tools, soil structure, soil preparation, plant nutrition, organic fertilizers, transplanting, irrigation, mulching.
Week 3 (Sunday, October 9th): integrated pest management (weeds, diseases, insects), organic pesticides, composting and worm composting.
Week 4 (Sunday, October 16th): pollination, seed saving, fruit trees, harvesting, review, and graduation.
Registration must be completed through Beverly Hills Park and Recreation. See Catalog, page 17.
You will be confirmed registration once payment is made. See online registration page here.
The cost is $15 for each class ($12 for Beverly Hills residents) or $56 for the entire series ($45 for BH residents). Those who take all 4 classes will be given a certificate of completion from UC Cooperative Extension.
Any questions please contact:
George Pessin, Master Gardener Instructor
Email: gp305@yahoo.com
Tel: 310-779-8816
