Biointensive gardening: growing
vegetables in very small spaces while simultaneously producing and maintaining healthy, highly productive soil year-round.
In this course you will:
- Build a ‘lazy bed’ by double digging without hurting your back!
- Determine the best width and length of your beds and paths (bring your garden measurements).
- Plant different seedlings at specific distances for optimal growth, water conservation and best microclimate for soil.
- Plant seeds in a simple-to-make seedling box at distances and depths specific to each plant.
- Learn how to build a no-stress/no-mess compost pile.
- Get a chance to ask any questions once you complete the hands-on part of the course.
Fee: $45 (Gift Certificates available) Instructor: Sofia sofiasfarm@aol.com or 619-203-0251
Saturday classes are offered twice a day! 8 - 11 am or 2 - 5 pm. January 4, 11, 18, or 25 Sunday classes are 9 am - 12 noon. January 12, 19, or 26
Please contact Sofia at least three days in advance!
Okay, we know this has nothing to do with gardening, but Flexible Flyer products are great!
whimsical gifts...
Any time of year is a good time to find gifts at City Farmers. We have a passion for American-made items such as Case Knives and Radio Flyers. You can find games, yoyos, tops, and wooden airplanes, many of them made in the USA and bringing back a time of simpler toys made from natural materials.
Check out our Apple Peeler and Corer - yes, this works! I had about 60 Granny Smith Apples to prepare for pie and applesauce this weekend. Those apples were peeled and cored in no time! It works with large and small apples, which is important when your tree doesn't produce a constant size.
