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Classes
For further information, call 760/ 436-3036 x206
If purchasing a class as a gift, please email DGoforth@SDBGarden.org
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Cooking Classes with the Opera Singing Chef
Best Seafood Comfort Dishes
Saturday, April 3
Chef Elizabeth will prepare her highly prized Beggar’s Fish Stew, made with local, fresh-caught fish and seasoned with rosemary, a full-flavored broth, and a pinch of cayenne; Flakey Tuna Potpies with tender carrots and celery, laced with a touch of curry; and a very easy Salmon Corn Chowder, which can be made using left-over baked salmon. Bits of tomato, dill, and succulent kernels of corn make this dish into a perfect meal.
Recipes and tastings will be offered for each dish.
Cost per class: Members $25, non-members $30.
Pre-registration required by April 1.
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Succulent Container Garden
Saturday, April 10
Containers add color and interest to our gardens, decks, balconies, pool areas, and patios. Unfortunately, most plants in containers need frequent watering. A popular alternative is to use succulents. Besides needing very little water, succulents can add color, texture, and architectural interest to a great variety of containers. Design your own unique succulent garden with Bette Childs from the Flower Girls. She will demonstrate how to use succulents in containers, show a variety of planted containers, and help students design and plant an arrangement. Bette is a docent at SDBG. Fee includes all materials.
Cost: Members $55, non-members $65.
Pre-registration required by April 7.
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Dudleyas and Other Native Succulents
Sunday, April 18
Learn about Dudleyas from someone who is considered a world expert. Kelly Griffin, of Rancho Soledad Nursery, will share his insights on this great low-water plant for Southern California along with other native succulents. In addition, we will have Dudleya and Hassenanthus Handbook by Paul H. Thomson available, which is out-of-print and the only book available on the topic.
Cost: Members $10, non-members $12.
Pre-registration required by April 15.
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Garden Photography Workshop
Saturday, April 24
Do you love nature? Are you passionate about photography? Learn proven techniques from local plant and garden photographer, Bob Bretell, who will teach you how to create award-winning flower and garden portraits. In this five-hour workshop, you will learn the creative use of natural light under all conditions, artistic effects using movement and depth of field, adding fill flash, and how to simplify your composition for maximum impact. Photos will be projected and critiqued by the group and the instructor. This is a fun workshop designed for all levels. Students must bring a digital camera and a tripod is recommended. Bring a bag lunch.
Cost: Members $69, non-members $79.
Pre-registration required by April 20.
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Australian Plants for a Mediterranean Climate
Sunday, April 25
Explore the beautiful and unique plants from Down Under that thrive in our Mediterranean climate. Mo Price will discuss ground covers, rockery plants, climbers, shrubs, and container plants, with practical advice on cultivation requirements and tips on which plants are most likely to thrive in your garden. After the presentation, she will lead a tour of the Australian Garden at SDBG. Mo completed an internship at the Australian Plants Nursery in Ventura County.
Cost: Members $10, non-members $12.
Pre-registration required by April 20.
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Learn to Bead
Tuesday, April 27
Spend the day creating a St. Petersburg bracelet embellished with netted leaves. Taught by Ruth Ellison of Jewelseed Designs, who specializes in custom handcrafted beaded jewelry. Bring a lunch. Fee includes all materials.
Cost: Members $55, non-members $65.
Pre-registration required by April 22.
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Build a Sustainable Kitchen Garden Using
Hydroponic Wick Method
Saturday, May 1
Learn the principles of applying hydroponics as a sustainable agriculture and landscape method, then set up your own kitchen garden with veggies and herbs. Produced by Ag PALS. Fee includes all materials.
Cost: Members $70, non-members $90.
Pre-registration required by April 27.
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Free Composting Workshop
Saturday, May 15
Learn how to compost your food scraps and yard trimmings. Workshop also covers vermicomposting (worms). Compost bins and worm bins for sale afterward. Taught by Solana Center Master Composters. Meet at the Compost Demonstration Site by the Seeds of Wonder Children’s Garden.
To register contact the Solana Center at 760/ 436–7986 or www.solanacenter.org.
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Cooking Classes with the Opera Singing Chef
Slow Foods
Saturday, May 15
“Slow Foods” is a food movement gaining in popularity that is all about good health and the smart use of resources. It promotes using whole foods, fresh foods, and foods grown locally. Chef Elizabeth will demonstrate how to use “slow foods” in her Cinnamon-cured Chicken Breasts with cherry BBQ sauce; Seasoned Fingerling Potatoes; and Strawberries and Grapes with a red wine reduction that tastes and looks a lot like chocolate.
Recipes and tastings will be offered for each dish.
Cost per class: Members $25, non-members $30.
Pre-registration required by May 13.
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Birds and Blooms in Watercolor
Sunday, May 16
Helen Shafer Garcia will teach you a contemporary approach to watercolor focusing on color mixing, dropped in color, and glazing methods. The class will spend a portion of the time painting in the Garden focusing on selected plant shapes and bird habitats. A materials list will be supplied upon registration.
Cost: Members $65, non-members $75.
Pre-registration required by May 11.
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Canary Islands Basket
Saturday, May 22
Fiber artist Carol Lang will teach students how to make a basket using the orange-tipped leaves from the dragon tree, Dracaena draco, native to the Canary Islands and very important to the Garden. We have major plantings and it is part of our logo. Students will have time to finish one basket and start on another. Wear old clothes, bring a pail to soak plant material, and bring a sack lunch. Fee includes all materials.
Cost: Members $42, non-members $47.
Pre-registration required by May 18.
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Contemporary Floral Design
Sunday, May 23
Learn design principles and techniques as you create your own contemporary floral design at this hands-on workshop taught by floral designer extraordinaire David Root. Bring your floral tools: knife, clippers, scissors, and wire cutters. Fee includes all materials.
Cost: Members $55, non-members $60.
Pre-registration required by May 19.
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Permaculture: No-till Gardening
Wednesday, June 2
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Saturday, June 5
Develop a deep understanding of nature’s resources so you can create a bountiful no-till garden that will enhance your life and benefit the environment. This two-day class is taught by Julia Dashe, Farm Manager and Educator at San Diego City College’s Seeds at City Urban Farm.
Cost: Members $65, non-members $75.
Pre-registration required by May 28
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Cooking Classes with the Opera Singing Chef
Food and Wine Pairing
Saturday, June 5
Which wine goes best with a slowly baked Beef Brisket Barbeque? Spicy Pulled Chicken and Grilled Corn Tacos are perfect for summer entertaining, light and flavorful…but with which wine? Victorian Rose Geranium Cake with pine nuts is beautiful and delicately flavored, perfect for a June wedding or shower; which wine will you toast with? Students will sample each dish with a coordinating wine.
Recipes and tastings will be offered for each dish.
Cost per class: Members $25, non-members $30.
Pre-registration required by June 2.
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New Plants for Southern California
Saturday, June 12
Wendy Proud of Mountain States Wholesale Nursery in Glendale, Arizona, will introduce you to some exciting plants for our dry Southern California landscapes. New to Southern California, these plants have been successfully used in low water areas like Arizona. Plant sale will follow her presentation.
Cost: Members $10, non-members $12.
Pre-registration required by June 8.
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Kumihimo (Cord Weaving)
Thursday, June 17
Learn the ancient art of kumihimo from fiber artist Lynn Ely. Students will learn how to weave yarn and other fiber materials into colorful braids of many uses. Lynn shows her large variety of fiber art work at Off Track Gallery in Encinitas and many other venues. Fee includes all materials.
Cost: Members $25, non-members $30.
Pre-registration required by June 14.
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