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Vegetable Gardening in a Changing Climate: Water-wise Tips for Backyard Gardening in Very Warm Weather
Part of the Getting to Know Our Local Creeks, Ponds and Waterways series
Lara Hermann, co-owner of Farmscape, LLC, California’s largest urban farming company, will be at The Gardens at Heather Farm for part three in the free series, Getting to Know Our Local Creeks, Ponds and Waterways. Adults will learn about vegetable gardening in a changing climate, including soil prep, crop selection and garden planning for successful summer crops.
In their own workshop, kids will discover parts of plants they will find on their dinner table, which plants grow well during different times of the year, and how to plan their own seasonal veggie garden.
Date: Saturday, April 23
Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Place: The Gardens at Heather Farm, 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek
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Admission is free, but advance registration is required. Register online here.
About the Series
This spring, in partnership with the City of Walnut Creek, The Gardens at Heather Farm invites families to enjoy a fun and informative series of FREE classes about our local watershed and preserving environmental resources. Featuring six expert instructors and The Gardens at Heather Farm’s teaching staff, the series, “Getting to Know Our Local Creeks, Ponds and Waterways,” encourages both adults and children to participate, with lecture topics of interest to grown-ups, as well as interactive, hands-on activities specifically designed to engage younger audiences. In addition to classes held at The Gardens, the program also features some local field trips to be enjoyed by all ages.
