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Gardening Workshops

Weekly gardening workshops for the beginner, the obsessed,
and the ag. curious.

MAY 2013


Water Wise GardeningGarden Tour: Water Wise Gardening
Saturday, May 11, 1pm - 2:30pm

Join us for for an informative tour of our water wise garden and learn which climate-appropriate plants which are good choices for your San Francisco garden.



Grow Your Own FoodGrow Your Own Food!
Saturday, May 18, 10am - 12pm

Yes we can...garden year-round in the Bay Area! Join us for this class which we offer every month for seasonal-specific instruction for year-round vegetable gardening.



OrganicGardenDesignNatural Plant Care
Saturday, May 18, 10am - 12pm

Learn how to grow a healthy and beautiful garden that minimizes the impacts on the environment with sustainable gardening practices.


JUNE 2013


Urban BeekeepingUrban Beekeeping 101
Saturday, June 1, 10am - 12pm

Is Urban Beekeeping calling to you? You will learn how to manage an urban beehive in San Francisco with this introductory workshop.



Urban CompostingURBAN COMPOSTING
Saturday, June 1, 10am - 12:00pm

Join GFE for this fun, hands-on workshop to discover how to improve your garden with kitchen or garden leftovers, and prevent organic waste from ending up in the landfill!



Water Wise GardeningGarden Tour: Water Wise Gardening
Saturday, June 1, 1pm - 2:30pm

Join us for for an informative tour of our water wise garden and learn which climate-appropriate plants which are good choices for your San Francisco garden.



Lemon Tree CareLemon Tree Care
Saturday, June 8, 10am - 12pm

Learn from Booka Alon, from San Francisco's Just One Tree project, how to care for your lemon tree.


OrganicGardenDesignWater Wise Gardening
Saturday, June 15, 10am - 12pm

Water is vital to garden health. But, when is enough, enough? Join us to learn earth-friendly ways to water the garden and the most efficient practices for the Bay Area’s Mediterranean climate.


Intro to Permaculture & Book Signing
Saturday, June 22, 1pm - 3pm


Making Every Drop Count: Drip Irrigation 101
Saturday, June 29, 10am - 12pm


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WORKSHOP REGISTRATION
You can register by clicking on the ‘Register Now’ link, or calling Garden for the Environment at (415) 558-8246, or emailing info@gardenfortheenvironment.org. Registering on the day of the workshop is always possible, though workshops have been selling-out early. No one will ever be turned away for lack of funds.

We can’t wait to see you in the garden!

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PAST WORKSHOPS


PAST GFE WORKSHOPS 2010

PAST GFE WORKSHOPS 2009

PAST GFE WORKSHOPS 2008

WORKSHOPS FROM 1990 - 2007 NOT ONLINE



 


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Pollution Prevention and Water Conservation workshops at the GFE are funded by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.
Urban Composting workshops are funded by SF Environment, through a Zero-Waste Grant Award.