CRD is Offering Free Organic Gardening Workshops

Free Workshops!
Organic Gardening and Lawn Care
Learn to work with natural processes to create healthy, vibrant lawns and gardens.
will include: plant and soil ecology, creating communities, enhancing soil and microbial activity, water management, problem prevention and the concept of health management. The workshop is intended for home gardeners and professionals alike.

Wednesday, April 29
6‐8:30pm
Royal Roads University ‐Mews 110

Sunday, May 3
12‐3pm
Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary 3873 Swan Lake Road

Wednesday, May 27
6‐8:30pm
Capital Regional District Office ‐625 Fisgard Street

Saturday, May 30
9am‐12pm
University of Victoria David Strong Building, C116

Saturday, June 13
12‐3pm
Panorama Recreation (SHOAL Centre ‐All Purpose Room) 10030 Resthaven Drive, Sidney

Sunday, June 14
9am‐12pm
Royal Roads University ‐Mews 110

Sunday, June 28
12‐3pm
Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary 3873 Swan Lake Road

Saturday, July 11
9am‐12pm
Oaklands Community Centre #1‐2827 Belmont Avenue (Hillside at Shelbourne area)

Organic Food Gardening: Backyard Local, Gourmet Salad Greens
Food Security Begins in our Own Backyards
Learn how easy it is to grow salad greens all year round and enjoy the succulent, sweet or spicy tastes of custom designed salads. Discover beautiful and flavorful varieties of lettuces, herbs, edible flowers and some surprising greens and learn time‐tested techniques for seeding, succession planting, growing, harvesting, serving and how best to store your greens. This class will feature a delicious sampling of salad greens and some scrumptious dressing recipes.

Saturday, June 13
10am‐12pm
University of Victoria David Strong Building, C116

Saturday, June 27
10am‐12pm
Royal Roads University ‐Mews 110

Journeys in Permaculture
Learn how Permaculture through whole system design addresses increasing yields in your organic garden as much as it does climate change and peak oil. Come out for an informative presentation on permaculture and how it harmonizes design with the patterns of local climates, local landscapes and the principals of natural systems.

Thursday, April 16
7‐9pm
University of Victoria David Strong Building, C108

For more details and to register, please visit: www.crd.bc.ca/workshops
If you do not have internet access, call: 250.360.3051