Thursday, July 8, 1999
This summer, Digitalseed Master Gardener, Tammy Tatum, will be teaching some classes
at Bell Gardens in Valley Center. Class size is limited, so sign up early! Phone (760) 749-6297
for information or visit the Bell Gardens website.
Saturday, July 17, 9 to 10:30 a.m.: THE NITTY GRITTY ON SOIL
For children ages 6-9. $10 per person. It's alive! Kids
discover Soil Secrets and learn how plants, farmers and gardeners depend on soil
teaming with life.
Saturday, July 17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: PEST MANAGEMENT FOR SMART GARDENERS
For adults. $12 per person. Meet tiny garden heroes and
learn how to keep beneficial bugs healthy, happy and abundant.
Saturday, July 24, 9 to 10:30 a.m.: WHAT'S BUGGING YOU?
For children ages 6 to 9. $10 per person. A kindly
introduction to creepy crawlies: good and bad bugs, plus worms and other
squirmers.
Saturday, July 24, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: GROW FRAGRANT, SAVORY HERBS
For adults. $12 per person. Learn how to start seeds and
cuttings, optimize growing conditions, and how to harvest and store herbs for
scent and cuisine.
Saturday, July 31, 9 to 10:30 a.m.: THE SCOOP ON PEANUTS
For children ages 6-9. $10 per person. Are they nuts or
peas? The Mayans ate them, and kids today adore PB&J. Learn the weird way peanuts
grow and take home your own peanut.
Saturday, July 31, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: SEXUAL AND ASEXUAL PROPAGATION
For adults. $12 per person. All you ever wanted to know
about growing new plants from existing ones. Learn Tammy's tips for seed saving
and starting, plus division, cuttings and layering.
Wednesday, June 16, 1999
The Del Mar Fair will be open from June 16th through July 5th. Check the schedule of gardening-oriented presentations and events and time your visit to the Fair to coincide with the event or talk of your choice.
Tuesday, May 11, 1999
This Saturday, May 15, the Cuyamaca College Horticulture program will be holding their 5th Annual Spring Garden Festival. Don't miss the 10am Opening Celebration of the new Water Conservation Garden.
Friday, April 30, 1999
Don't miss the Alpine Sage & Songbirds Festival, this weekend, May 1-2, in downtown historic Alpine.
Also this weekend, the Carlsbad African Violet Society is presenting:
"Violets In The Orient"
-- The 4th annual african violet judged show and sale. Just in time for Mother's Day!
Thursday, April 22, 1999
This Sunday, April 25, Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside will be hosting
Pepper Tree Day. Learn about environmental concerns and horticulture.
Listen to special guest lectures by regional experts and visit the
Country Garden Plant Sale.
Tuesday, April 6, 1999
Don't miss the Spring Home/Garden Show this weekend, April 9-11.
A large annual event, this year, the show is sponsored by the San Diego Horticultural Society.
Display gardens, information booths, plant sales, demonstrations from over twenty
San Diego gardening related organizations, and all sorts of entertaining and educational seminars.
Saturday, February 20, 1999
The annual San Diego Home Gardening Seminar conducted by the San Diego Master Gardeners and the UC Cooperative Extension is being held March 27, 1999. A program and registration form is available. Classes fill quickly so register early for the best selection.
Also, check out the other San Diego Gardening Education Opportunities... Digitalseed Master Gardener, Tammy Tatum, will be presenting a Backyard Composting Workshop on March 13 and a Common Sense Pest Control Workshop on March 20. Register early.
Sunday, January 31, 1999
Be a Master Composter! The San Diego Master Composters are currently accepting applications. Call before February 4, 1999. Get trained and certified as a Master Composter. [more info]
Sunday, January 24, 1999
Catharine Vinson would like to extend an invitation to all our readers to
participate in the 1999 Internet Tomato Trials.
This is a strictly non-commercial event. Gardeners from around the world are
taking part in this trial of over 600 varieties of open-pollinated, heirloom, and
hybrid tomatoes. Participants will be sent packets of seeds to grow. If you are
interested in participating, submit your request early - the rolls for the spring
trials will close on February 1.
Friday, January 15, 1999
Check out the new Composting Store. Sponsored by the non-profit Solana Recyclers and hosted by Digitalseed. Proceeds benefit the non-profit San Diego Master Composters.
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