Get Your Garden Growing
with help from the Santa Clara County
Master Gardeners

Thursday, March 6, 7 p.m.
Getting a Jump on the Season by Starting Seeds Indoors
    Understanding seed package information
    Seed biology - waking up the life within
    Sterilized planting mediums
    Direct seeding vs the windowsill
    Transplanting techniques
    Spacing, watering, protecting
    Hands-on planting lab with samples to take home

Thursday, March 20, 7 p.m.
Integrated Pest Management
    An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of poison
    Learning to identify your natural allies
    Creating a beneficial bug habitat
    Common plant diseases, insects and animal pests

Thursday, March 13, 2 p.m.
Ready, Set, Go Garden!
    Nurturing the soil before planting - a brief note on composting
    Understanding Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium (NPK)
    Planning out the beds
    Combining sun, shade and water needs
    Sources for recommended vegetables and fruits
    Flowers, herbs and ornamentals

Thursday, March 27, 2 p.m.
    Productive container gardening
    Potted plants and their particular needs
    Growing food on the patio and porch
    Easy kitchen herbs and vegetables for culinary creations

FREE! Note different program times.
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