Spring Gardenng Classes I am teaching
Spring Gardenng Classes I am teaching
Hello fellow Gardeners and Happy New Year to you all !
Here are some gardening classes I am teaching in early 2018.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Hope to see some of you in the next couple of months.
Happy Gardening !
Desert Botanical Gardens https://learn.dbg.org/mainstore.asp?cid=1265
Square Foot Gardening. Sunday January 28th 2 - 4 p.m
Square-foot gardening uses intensive planting methods to
grow edible plants in a small area. Carol will guide you through this
space-saving method of gardening, perfect for people short on room and time, or
anyone new to vegetable gardening. She will discuss how to plan and lay out a
square-foot garden, how much to plant and how to properly space your plants or
seeds.
Sensational Salvias. Sunday / Feb. 11 / 2 - 4 p.m.
Salvias comprise the largest genus of the mint family and
are a popular feature of Southwestern landscapes because of their hardiness and
vibrancy. Learn how to incorporate the biennials, perennials and woody shrubs
of the Salvia genus for a striking and colorful addition to your garden
Growing Great Chilies. Thursday / Feb. 15 / 6:30 -
8:30 p.m.
The cool days of fall are perfect for savoring the flavors
of chile peppers! Fall is the time to choose the varieties you want to start
from seed indoors. From the history of chiles and peppers to the vast variety
available today, you will learn the secrets to growing, harvesting and using
this flavorful plant.
Garden Weeds. Wednesday / Feb. 21 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Do you have problems with weeds in your vegetable garden?
Weeds not only compete with vegetables for space, water and light, but can
harbor pests and diseases. Join Carol Stuttard in identifying the most common
weeds in low-desert gardens and learn how to deal with them in an
environmentally sustainable manner.
Compost 101. Saturday | March 24 | 10 a.m. - Noon
Tossing out rinds, crusts and even weeds is a waste of free
fertilizer. Composting creates an environment for microorganisms to decompose
landscape waste and food scraps, transforming them into black gold for your
garden. Hot or cold, quick or slow, contained or not, creating compost is
something everyone can do.
Spring Vegetable Gardening. Wednesday | March 28 | 10
a.m. - Noon
Spend the plentiful spring season outside, planting and
harvesting fresh ingredients for your salads, stir-fries and more. Carol
teaches you how to grow your own healthy, organic spring vegetable
garden, including planning, soil preparation, varieties to plant and, most
importantly, the right time to get seeds in the ground.
Free-Range Chicken Gardens. Saturday | April 14 | 10 a.m. - Noon
Learn how to create a
fabulous garden where chickens can happily roam. Select the right plants for your
chickens and which ones to avoid. In addition to delicious eggs, chickens also
provide a free pest control service while adding fertilizer to your soil.
What's Wrong with My Vegetable Garden? Wednesday | April 18 | 10 a.m. - Noon
Vegetable gardeners
beam as they fill their harvest baskets with fresh, chemical-free produce.
However, a multitude of challenges come from insects, diseases and mysterious
ailments that can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Join Carol as
she prepares you to keep your organic vegetables healthy, vigorous and less
vulnerable to attack.
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Deal - Organic Vegetable Gardening -
Explore Organic Gardening. Monday | March 19 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Why go organic?
Examine the basics of organic gardening and discuss the benefits of working
with nature, rather than against it. Discuss the adaptability and resilience of
plants while exploring genetically modified plants and their role in the
environment. Students also learn about the fruits and vegetables that can be
successfully grown in the desert.
Importance of Soils. Monday | March 26 | 6:30 - 8:30
p.m.
To reach maximum yields and flavor, smart gardeners mimic
the dynamic mix of microbial growth and organic decay found in natural soils.
The optimal way to introduce these nutrients is through manures, compost and
organic fertilizers. Learn about these organic soil amendments, their role in
developing and maintaining healthy soils, and how they affect pH levels.
Students are asked to bring two glass jars with lids (16 oz. or more) and
enough soil from their gardens to fill the jars.
Seeds, Germination and Planting. Tuesday | April 3 |
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
You reap what you
sow-so be sure you have the right seeds! In this class, students learn the uses
of different types of organic seeds and the difference between heirloom and
hybrid seeds. Seed collection and storage, germination, light requirements and
planting seasons will be discussed.
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