Garden for the Environment
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"Green Gardens with Greywater
Saturday, June 18, 2016 10am - 12noon Garden for the Environment 7th Ave @ Lawton Street, San Francisco FREE! Sponsored by the SF Public Utilities Commisson INSTRUCTOR Natalie Kilmer, Greywater Action
Looking for an innovative approach to watering your garden during the drought? Residential greywater, which is wastewater generated from domestic processes such as laundry and bathing, is a valuable water resource that can be recycled to irrigate plants! Join Garden for the Environment for this workshop where you'll learn about the best low-tech, low-cost systems, and how to maintain them.
This workshop is FREE, sponsored by SF Public Utilities Commission
FAQs
What are my transport/parking options getting to the garden?
There is available street parking, though be advised it can be challenging on weekends. Many buses and trains stop nearby, making public transportation a great option! The 44 O'Shaughnessy, 6 Parnassus, N Judah and other lines all stop nearby.
What should I bring to the workshop?
Classes are held outside in our teaching garden. We recommend bringing a hat & sunscreen, comfortable closed toed shoes and lots of layers. You may want to bring a notebook to take notes on what you are learning and we recommend bringing a water bottle as well. We have a sink to fill them up. Additionally, until our classroom is remodeled (coming Spring 2016!) you may want to bring a camping chair as seating is limited.
Do you cancel classes due to rain?
We try our best not to cancel classes, but if the weather report suggests it is very likely it will be pouring rain during the class time, we will cancel the class that morning. We do hold classes in drizzling weather, and recommend students dress appropriately.
Happy gardening!"
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"URBAN BEEKEEPING: PART II Managing a Healthy Beehive
Saturday, June 25, 2016 10am - 12noon Garden for the Environment 7th Ave @ Lawton Street, San Francisco $25 or $15 for GFE Members
Continue with local beekeeping instructor Paul Koski of the San Francisco Beekeeper Association for Part II in our Urban Beekeeping Series. Now that you know how to set up your hive you want to ensure that it stays healthy and productive. This class will explore the elements of a vigorous, mature honeybee colony."
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"Urban Composting
Saturday, July 9, 2016 10am - 12noon Garden for the Environment 7th Ave @ Lawton Street, San Francisco FREE! Sponsored by the SF Department of Environment
Compost is the best thing you can do for your soil, your plants and your garden. Not only is it incredibly nutrient rich fertilizer that maintains water and reduces pest diseases, but it is FREE to make. Come learn how you can make your very own backyard compost. This fun, hands-on class teaches methods for backyard and worm composting for home and community gardens. Come learn what you can do to improve your garden and prevent organic waste from ending up in the landfill! Rot On!
This workshop is FREE, sponsored by SF Department of Environment
FAQs
What are my transport/parking options getting to the garden?
There is available street parking, though be advised it can be challenging on weekends. Many buses and trains stop nearby, making public transportation a great option! The 44 O'Shaughnessy, 6 Parnassus, N Judah and other lines all stop nearby.
What should I bring to the workshop?
Classes are held outside in our teaching garden. We recommend bringing a hat & sunscreen, comfortable closed toed shoes and lots of layers. You may want to bring a notebook to take notes on what you are learning and we recommend bringing a water bottle as well. We have a sink to fill them up. Additionally, until our classroom is remodeled (coming Spring 2016!) you may want to bring a camping chair as seating is limited.
Do you cancel classes due to rain?
We try our best not to cancel classes, but if the weather report suggests it is very likely it will be pouring rain during the class time, we will cancel the class that morning. We do hold classes in drizzling weather, and recommend students dress appropriately.
Happy gardening!"
@sugardetoxme
