Gardening and Farming Master Class

3434 University Avenue,San Diego CA 92104

25 February, 2023

Description

Join us for two full days of instruction! Saturday, February 25th, and Sunday, February 26th, from 9–2 PM. Our Gardening and Farming Master Class gives urban farmers all you need for a successful life with a garden you’ll love. This course will provide in-depth knowledge so you can stop guessing and start planning, giving you more success, less wasted money, and fewer dead plants. This in-person class is perfect for beginner and intermediate gardeners. Have you made mistake after mistake and are starting to feel like growing food might not be for you? Don’t give up! This two-day class will give you the skills to move from frustrated to successful! Master Class package includes: Two days of in-depth learning: learn from Brijette Pena, San Diego Seed Company founder, and special guest flower farmer Cat Henning of BeeWorthy Farms. 2023 Gardening Calendar Participants are added to our VIP list and are the first to know about new events, classes, products, and specials. Potluck lunch Participants take home seeds started at the farm. Coupons on future purchases Access to our Seed Starting Master Class ($75 Value) Access to our Urban Farming Facebook Group Page 15 Seasonally appropriate seed packs to get your growing journey started Overview Day One: In-class learning from 9–2 PM with potluck lunch. Please bring a favorite dish to share. Join us for a full day of learning at our very own warehouse! Gather in our conference room with a select group of growers for a day full of learning all the critical information you need to be a confident and successful grower. Topics include but are not limited to: Climate Considerations Understanding the climate in San Diego and how it affects growing What to plant, when to plant, and why it matters A deeper look into planting patterns that you can apply to all agriculture Soil Preparation How to prepare your soil correctly for maximum growth Common soil products and how to use them Products worth buying and those that are not How to feed your plants Understanding fertilizer products, instructions on how to use them, and how to get the most bang for your buck.How to feed plants for maximum production Seed Starting What you need to know to germinate any seed quickly and evenly Direct Sowing Learn how to direct sow with success and confidence Succession Planting Day Two: On-farm learning experience from 9–2 PM with potluck lunch. Please bring a favorite dish to share. We will meet at our organic seed farm in Ramona, CA to reinforce what you learned in the classroom. Transportation is not included. NO REFUNDS. This class is limited to 15 participants. By signing up, you are committing to attend both days of classes.