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Designing with Native Plants by Greg Rubin
Saturday, February 4
9:00 am – 12 noon
Learn how to design a garden using our very own California native plants from one of the most respected and knowledgeable people in the field, Greg Rubin. Owner of California’s Own Native Landscape Design, Greg has designed over 600 native landscapes in San Diego County.
Considered by many to be the guru of native plant landscaping, he has been featured in a number of
periodicals, on the radio, and in television. His new book is due out in 2012.
Cost: Members $25, non-members $30.
Please register by February 1, 2012.
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That’s a Cheesy Italian: A Vegetarian Italian Cooking Class
Saturday, February 4
1:30 – 4:00 pm
Class is FULL!
Join the Opera Singing Chef, Elizabeth Podsiadlo, who will share some fantastic Italian dishes to add to your recipe repertoire: Finocchi Gratinati (fennel stuffed with smoked provolone and parmesan), Tortino de Ricotta di Bietole (Ricotta and Swiss chard pie), and as a sweet finish, Strawberry Mascarpone Crepes. Recipes and tastings provided for each dish taught.
Cost: Members $25, non-members $30
Registration required by February 1.
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New Plants for Southern California
Saturday, February 11
10:00 am – 12 noon
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 February 8, 2012.
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Hypertufa Container Workshop
Saturday, February 18
9:00 am – 12 noon
Class is FULL!
If you were good at making mud pies you can make your own plant containers! Even if you weren’t, join us to make a durable, lightweight plant container out of hypertufa. These pots have an organic, rustic look meant to mimic tufa stone.
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hey are slightly porous so the pots are perfect for succulents. The class will provide all materials for each student to make one small container to take home. We will be making our mess outside so dress accordingly.
Cost: Members $35, non-members $45 (includes all materials)
Please register by February 15.
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Build Your Own Hydroponic Winter Garden
Saturday, February 25
9:00am – 1:00 pm
During this dynamic hands-on workshop, you will learn the principles of the hydroponic wick method—a fun and easy sustainable gardening technique. You will then build your own sustainable garden to take home, filled with fall veggies. Produced by Ag PALS. Fee includes all materials.
Cost: Members $70, non-members $90.
Please register by February 22.
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How to Install a Laundry to Landscape (L2L)
Greywater Irrigation System
Saturday, February 25
10:00am – 12 noon
Learn how to turn your laundry ‘waste’ water into a resource again by irrigating your garden, and saving up to 50% on your water bill. This system is considered 'the low hanging fruit' of greywater as it is low cost, legal without a permit and a lot of fun to build. So why pay for more water when plants love greywater, especially as water rates continue to increase? On the class we will understand the rules to follow in the California plumbers code to build a safe, reliable, gravity based system with no filters to clog, pumps or other parts to break down over time.
We’ll learn how to assess your site for suitability and cover basic plumbing and landscaping skills needed. Additionally you’ll learn about what plants do best with greywater and the do’s and don’ts of residential greywater reuse.
Greg Bullock is passionate about water and is the founder of Water Recycle, an environmental enterprise that designs sustainable, productive landscapes that grow through greywater irrigation and rain harvesting. He is the only Senior Level Certified Greywater Installer recognized by Greywater Action and the first official “Affiliate of Greywater Action” in recognition of his installation experience and commitment to education. He has built over seven years experience as a sustainable landscaper, creating many beautiful landscapes throughout California.
Cost: Members $25, non-members $30
Please register by February 22, 2012.
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Succulent Wreath Class
Tuesday, February 28
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Take home a beautiful succulent wreath that you make yourself in this class taught by the SDBG wreath team. Bring clippers, water, and a snack, and dress in layers since the class is held outside.
Fee includes instructions, materials, and wreath form. This class fills up fast so sign up soon.
Cost: Members $55, non-members $65 per class.
Registration required by February 27.
Please call for availability
760/ 436-3036 x206
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Introducing: Photoshop Elements for Nature Photographers
Taught by Professional Photographer Bob Bretell
Saturday, March 10
8:30 am – 1:30 pm
Due to numerous requests from his students, Bob has designed a class that will combine all the fun of shooting in the garden with the magic of enhancing your photos using Photoshop Elements. This class is a must for all nature lovers and creative individuals who want to make more than just a pretty picture. We will spend the first part of the class taking pictures in the garden and then will take those images and artistically transform them into one-of-a-kind works of art using easy to learn techniques on the computer while projecting them on the screen.
Bob will demonstrate how to work in camera raw mode, make color and tonality corrections, hand color, hand tint and make dazzling black and white conversions – all on the computer and large screen projector. Class size is limited to 10 students so sign up early!
This class is recommended for all levels who are passionate about photography and want to take it to the next level.
Cost: Members $69, non-members $79.
Please register by March 7, 2012.
Click here for Materials List >>
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Soups for the Soul
Saturday, March 10
1:30 4:00 pm
Learn from Chef Elizabeth, the Opera Singing Chef, how to make these delicious and nourishing soups: Creamy Asparagus Potato Bisque, Smoky Split-pea Soup with turkey sausage, and Tomato Basil Bisque. She will aslo share her recipe of Old Fasioned Onion Dinner Rolls, an award-winning recipe from 1967. Recipes and tastings provided for each dish taught.
Cost: Members $25, non-members $30
Please register by March 7.
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Botanical Printers
1st Sunday of each month
9:30 am
You can help raise money for the Garden by creating gift cards using natural elements to be sold in the Gift Shop. 619/ 443-3047.
Cost: $20 initial fee to cover expenses |
