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Sowing the Seeds of Serenity: Garden & Art to Soothe Stressed Children

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  •  Sat., October 7, 2017
     9:00am - 12:00pm

This class is cancelled due to low enrollment. We apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause. You will learn to teach resiliency skills, stress management skills, and self-soothing techniques that empower children and help them express themselves. You will leave with practical ideas that can help children ages 4 through 17. Recommended for teachers and parents (adults only). No art or garden experience is necessary.

Preparing a Fall Garden

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  •  Sat., August 19, 2017
     1:00pm - 4:00pm

Summer is the time to start planning your fall garden. Sacramento has a perfect climate for growing a wide variety of vegetables all year. In this class you will learn about seasonal crops, fall garden tasks and how to ensure your garden is productive. Leave class with a fall garden plan and seeds.

Gardening Wisdom

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  •  Sat., September 30, 2017
     9:00am - 12:00pm

This class has been cancelled due to low enrollment. We apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment this may have caused. This class offers everyone a unique opportunity to build intuition with plants and have more consistent success in growing an abundant garden. Walk away with hard-earned advice for gardening success with a discussion of how tending a garden leads to a deeper understanding of nature, the land, and ultimately a deeper understanding of ourselves.

Beginning Home Gardener Course: Fall 2017

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  •  Tue., August 29, 2017
     5:30pm - 8:00pm
  •  Tue., September 5, 2017
     5:30pm - 8:00pm
  •  Tue., September 12, 2017
     5:30pm - 8:00pm
  •  Tue., September 19, 2017
     5:30pm - 8:00pm
  •  Tue., September 26, 2017
     5:30pm - 8:00pm

Tuesdays, 5:30 to 8 pm * August 29 & September 5, 12, 19, 26
Designed for beginning gardeners, the Grow Your Groceries Beginning Home Gardener Course will cover the essential topics to help the new gardener create and maintain a thriving, abundant edible organic garden. Combining indoor presentations and interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities, this class will give you the knowledge and confidence to get out and grow food for you and your family. Course topics include garden design and seasonality, building healthy soil, garden preparation and planting, water and irrigation, garden ecology and pest control and growing herbs and perennials.

Introduction to Permaculture and Forest Garden Design

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  •  Sat., July 22, 2017
     1:00pm - 4:00pm

You will get a crash course on how and why permaculture works, and then learn how to establish a food forest/garden that is the best physical manifestation of nature. This class is lecture and hands-on.

Homegrown Herbalism Course

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  •  Tue., June 6, 2017
     5:30pm - 8:00pm
  •  Tue., June 13, 2017
     5:30pm - 8:00pm
  •  Tue., June 20, 2017
     5:30pm - 8:00pm
  •  Tue., June 27, 2017
     5:30pm - 8:00pm

This course is an opportunity to explore herbal medicine from soil to teacup. Participants will learn the basics of planning, starting, and maintaining an herb garden, plant harvesting and storage, safe and sustainable collection of wild medicinal plants, making home remedies for use throughout the year, and the specific applications for several medicinal plants. This is primarily a hands-on, outdoor class, with lecture woven in.

Sowing Seeds for a Garden

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  •  Sat., April 15, 2017
     9:00am - 12:00pm

Learn how to make a balanced potting soil mix, sow for succession planting, germinate seeds and ensure that your seedlings thrive.

Preparing a Summer Garden

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  •  Sat., May 6, 2017
     9:00am - 12:00pm

This class is perfect for brand new gardeners or for those who are new to this growing region. You will learn how to prepare, plant and care for an abundant, thriving summer garden. We will discuss starting seeds, crop selection, garden layout, and more.

FREE Composting Workshop

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  •  Wed., June 28, 2017
     5:30pm - 6:30pm

Composting, or the act of breaking down organic matter, is a valuable tool for sustainable living. In this free class, we’ll discuss the basics of how to start, maintain, and harvest compost for your containers, gardens, yards, or community green spaces.

Garden to Vase: Growing Cut Flowers

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  •  Sat., June 17, 2017
     1:30pm - 4:30pm

Grow beautiful flowers right outside your home! We will focus on flowering perennials, natives and herbs that do well in our climate. Students will learn what works well for cutting as well as the basics of harvesting and arranging. Instructor: Katie Koch, Flower Mama Price: $25 Location: American River Ranch in the Schoolhouse, 2140 Chase (more…)

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