Growing Organic Vegetables

In a total of 25 hours of instruction, this class covers everything you want to know about growing vegetables. Topics include the advantages of organic and ecological approaches over chemicals; vegetable garden design; irrigation and drainage; soil fertility, mulches and composts; organic pest control; seeds, transplants, where to get them and how to plant them. The last half is a detailed discussion of selecting, growing and using a variety of vegetables, annual herbs, and melons. Graduates who complete the class and 30 hours of volunteer service become certified Organic Vegetable Specialists.

Gary Edmondson, Bob Randall and guest speakers.

10 Meetings
Thursdays January 10, 24, February 7, 21, March 6, 27, April 10, 24, May 8, 22
6:15–8:45 pm

Price: $100 + $50 deposit (refundable after service completion), and if needed, a $55 materials fee for Randall’s book Year Round Vegetables, Fruits, & Flowers book and Urban Harvest membership. Three scholarships are available for community gardeners.

Location: Urban Harvest Classroom

To register: Call Urban Harvest at 713-880-5540 during our office hours. Please register at least three business days before the class.