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  • 26th March 2010 - By kiel

    Tomorrow is our 4th class. Hopefully by now you are feeling more confident about your gardens.

    This 4th class we will cover the very important step of planting. Much of this process is important in setting up your plants for success.

    Class will be held at the Collier residence. Please contact us if you would like to attend. We will be joined by a CBS 47 crew that is doing a story on family gardens.

    In class we will cover:

    Welcome to 4th of 10 Garden Fresno classes

    Introductions

    Recap of Tools class

    Preparing the Bed
    Adding soil amendments
    Leveling
    Layout
    Choosing a watering technique

    Planting
    Layout
    Spacing
    Sister plants
    Non-complimentary plants

    Early Watering techniques

    Established watering techniques
    Trench/flood irrigation
    Sprinkler/mist irrigation
    Drip irrigation

    Protection
    Seeds
    Seedlings

    Q&A

    Homework
    Plant your garden
    Take photos of process

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