Learn How to Save Money, Eat Healthy and Live Green
Planning and Expanding Your Garden in 2009
January 31 and February 14
Same class, both Saturday afternoons 1-5
Now is the time to prepare yourself and your ground for the coming growing season. Come and learn what it takes to launch an abundant backyard of fruits and vegetables for your table and pantry. If you're looking for ways to spend less money, don't overlook your own backyard as an abundant source of food and savings for your family. Permaculture starts now! Here’s some of the ground we’ll cover:
- Site selection and preparation
- How to grow your own seedlings
- How to make spring compost
- What does your soil need?
- Design and layout simplified
- Remedies for deer and critters
- Water conservation techniques
Learn how to integrate herbs and flowers with your vegetables for increased health and delight!
Pruning and Dormancy: Winter Garden Care
February 7 and February 28
Same class, both Saturday afternoons 1-5
Learn how to prune fruit trees, roses, grapes and other edible perennials. Bring your favorite pruning tools for some hands-on practice and skill-building. Bundle up, rain or shine...
Location: The Siskiyou School 631 Clay St. Ashland
Investment: Each workshop $45 or two people for $70
Contact: Scott Allen McGuire
541-488-7489
scott@cocreativeliving.com
