Gardening Basics for Adults: Growing Edibles

Join us as we explore the basics of how to grow edibles in your garden. Stop by and build the skills you need to be a successful fresh food gardener. This series is a part of the Great Park Health and Wellness Initiative and is presented in partnership with City of Irvine Senior Services.

The Basics: Sun, Soil, Water, Fertilizer
November 10
Learn about the benefits of raised beds and containers, soil needs, irrigation and feeding strategies.

What and How to Plant
December 8
What do you… Show more like to eat? What’s easy to grow? Learn how to choose what to plant and how to keep any plant alive and thriving!

Composting Basics
January 12
Use your kitchen and garden waste to supercharge your soil. Learn how to choose an effective compost bin and composting materials.

Pest Management
February 9
Learn Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques to control insect and rodent pests using ‘least toxic’ methods.

The Warm Season Garden
March 8
Learn how to switch your garden to warm season veggies, such as tomatoes, peppers, squash, beans and other favorites.

Series Recap and Seed Planting
April 5
Trouble-shoot your garden dilemmas and participate in a take-home seed planting activity

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