Citrus Tasting and Class

Backyard Orchard Class #1

Sample all types of exotic citrus from back yards throughout Houston.  Be a contributor and bring your citrus to share with the class.  This is meant to be a brief introduction to growing citrus locally.  Taste dozens of varieties and save seeds to start your own orchard.  Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit is available.

Dr. Bob Randall is the author of Year Round Vegetables, Fruits and Flowers for Metro-Houston, 12th edition. He grows a wide variety of citrus and other fruits at his home.

Saturday December 6, 10:00am–11:30 pm

Price: $20 members, $30 non-members, free for community and school gardeners

Location: Urban Harvest Classroom

To register: Call Urban Harvest at 713-880-5540 during our office hours, 9am-5pm M-F. Please register at least three business days before the class.

This class is part of the Backyard Orchard Series:

This series of seven classes will teach the essentials of growing the many fruits that produce well in 

area yards.  Citrus, Peaches, Plums, Pomegranates, Apples, Pears, Persimmons, Grapes, Figs, Berries,

tropical fruits, Fruit Care and Pruning are taught.  This series presents the details that help you become

a successful fruit tree grower.  3 Saturdays, 2 Tuesdays, 1 Wednesday, 1 Thursday

Series price discount: $123 members, non-members $183 for seven classes. Free for community gardeners (your donation is appreciated.)