The 3-part course will be offered 3 separate times this spring.
1st Series: March 11, 18, 25 (7pm - 9pm)
2nd Series: April 6, 13, 20 (7pm - 9pm)
3rd Series: May 3, 10, 17 (7pm - 9pm)
Location:
All courses will be held at East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 119 Highland Ave in East Liberty
Cost:
$50, includes materials and light refreshments. Payment can be made via PayPal, or by sending a check to Grow Pittsburgh at 5429 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.
How to Register:
Sign-up online to secure your seat and make payment.
A Garden Primer is only the first of many courses that will be offered through the City Growers program, including courses on advanced topics coming later in 2010. All new courses will be posted at www.growpittsburgh.org, so check back often!
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GrowPittsburgh offers Beginner Classes
Don't know the first thing about vegetable gardening? Never even picked up a spade? Fear not - A Garden Primer will cover all the basics, including which tools beginner gardeners will need, what and where to plant, and when to harvest. In addition, those taking part in the course will be given step-by-step instruction on everything from starting a compost to properly transplanting seedlings. Whether working with a spacious backyard or an apartment balcony, participants will receive specialized advice and guidance to get their vegetable gardens going whatever the space.
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