Monday, November 28, 2011

Arboretum to offer organic fruit & veggie class Dec. 3

Mark this class on your calendar! Bring your questions! Jill M will also give you great information on how to prune your fruit trees so don’t miss this one!

Organic Fruit & Vegetable Gardening

Saturday, December 3

12noon - 4pm

in the Bamboo Room

Jill Morganelli, Instructor and Horticultural Supervisor

$25 members / $28 non-members per class

Please call 626.821.4623 to register or you may pay at the door; no entrance fee when you are registered for a class.



Learn how to grow fruits and vegetables organically in your home garden! You’ll be saving money at the grocery store while contributing to the healthy lifestyle of your family by reaping the nutritional benefits of eating fresh-grown produce. Vegetable gardens enhance the appearance of any yard and provide a fun activity for all ages. This class focuses on seasonal production and covers the following topics:



December 3: The National Organic Program, Winter Crops and Companion Planting, Winter Weeds and Insects, Winter Disease ID, Treatment and Prevention, Irrigation, Soil Building, Composting and Worm Bins, Pruning Fruit Trees, and how to Gopher-proof Your Planting Bed!


Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden

301 North Baldwin Avenue

Arcadia, CA 91007-2697

Phone: 626.821.4624

www.arboretum.org

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