permaculture

["Forest Garden" <forestgarden@gvtc.com>]

We still have a few spots open in the workshop.  Red Rock is about 35 miles
SE of Austin.

HOW TO GROW YOUR OWN FOOD
2-Day Workshop October 7 & 14, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm in Red Rock Acres

This practical, hands-on course will teach the basics of how to sustainably
grow all the food you need even if you only have a small space and limited
resources.  This course is for those seeking better health, food security,
or extra income, and is appropriate for beginners and experienced growers
alike.

This $70 Workshop includes 12 hours of instruction in a small group, binder
and notes, and the book "The Sustainable Vegetable Garden: a Backyard Guide
to Healthy Soil and Higher Yields" by John Jeavons and Carol Cox.

Contact Marjory Glowka to register.
(830) 839 4077, forestgarden@gvtc.com

First Class:
Making compost
Growing your own compost crops
Starting Seeds: mixing your own flat soil; sowing a flat
Nurturing Seedlings: transplanting to a larger flat
Choosing a site and laying out a bed

Second Class:
Choosing gardening tools
Preparing a garden bed: double-digging
Testing and amending your soil
Understanding plant spacing, layout, & companion planting
Watering methods and frequency
Planning the garden year

ONLY $70