Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA (1888PressRelease)
January 22, 2008 - With the threat of global warming looming over the human race, people are asking what they can do to lighten their impact on the earth. Christy Wilhelmi of Gardenerd.com has the answer. “Go organic,” She says. But she’s not talking about buying organic produce, even though that’s a great idea. She’s talking about growing your own produce in your own back yard. And starting this February, she’s teaching Los Angeles residents how to do it with the Gardenerd Organic Gardening Series.
“Using organic methods to grow vegetables and fruits helps the environment in a multitude of ways. We encourage people away from chemical fertilizers, which pollute our waterways, and pesticides, which pose a health threat to numerous species. The conventional farming model is not sustainable and needs to change. We’re hoping to create that change, one gardener at a time.” Wilhelmi says. “If you are a beginning-to-intermediate level gardener longing for a basic Organic Gardening 101 class, or even if you are a veteran gardener who wants to learn how to grow organically, we’ve got you covered.”
What makes the Gardenerd Organic Gardening Series special is that the classes are tailored to the attendees. “We have a basic structure to each class, but we send out a survey prior to meeting that allows everyone to tell us specifically what they want to learn. I wish I had that kind of one-on-one training when I was learning to garden.”
Beginning in February, the Gardenerd will be holding Saturday classes in the Los Angeles area on the following topics:
The Basics 1 - Soil, Soil Amendments and Fertilizers: Learn how to build great soil using organic materials and Mother Nature. Know the difference between organic and conventional fertilizers. Get the scoop on the ecological benefits of organic gardening.
The Basics 2 - Small Space and Container Gardening: Explore Square Foot Gardening, Bio-Intensive and other methods for making the most of your small space. Learn tricks and tips for beautiful container gardens. Discover your options for water-saving irrigation in small spaces.
The Basics 3 - Seed Starting, Transplants and Heirlooms: Starting seeds at home opens a world of possibilities; learn how to nurse plants from seed to seedling. Know how to pick the best transplants at the nursery. Discover the benefits of growing with heirloom varieties.
The Basics 4 - Pruning, Tools and Tool Care: Know when to prune, how much to prune and what to prune it with. Learn how to keep your tools sharp and make them last for a lifetime.
Sound Interesting? Click here to get on the V.I.P. list for more information and details about class dates, times and cost for the Gardenerd Organic Gardening Series, or e-mail Christy ( @ ) gardenerd dot com and visit www.gardenerd.com to start on your way to a cleaner, healthier planet.
