Fall Classes
Join Rutabaga Gardening this fall for hands-on classes designed to help you grow a thriving garden through the cooler months. Held on Thursdays or Saturdays, from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m., these small-group sessions explore seasonal topics like cool-weather crops, soil building, and garden prep for winter.
Enjoy expert instruction, take-home projects, and fresh herb harvesting in a welcoming backyard setting. Perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike!
Appropriate for teens and adults.
Sign up for one class or reserve your spots for the whole series!
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All proceeds from the class fees will be donated to the Berry Good Food Foundation, which supports garden education and sustainable programs for individuals of all ages throughout San Diego County.
First and Third Thursdays
Class 1: Grow a Thriving Fall Garden
~ How to Grow Seasonally
~ Intro to Companion Planting
~ Plant a Grow Bag Mini Garden
~ Proper Seed Starting
Thursday, September 4th: 25$
Class 2: Herban Gardening for Medicinal and Culinary Uses
~ Make Your Own Herbal Tea
~ Simple Herb Recipes
~ Plant a Mini Herbal Garden
Thursday, September 18th: $25
Class 3: Pest Management, Plant Nutrition, and Learn to be Water-Wise
~ Organically Manage Pests
~ Simple Tricks to Add Key Nutrients
~ Plant Watering Dos and Don'ts
Thursday, October 2nd: $25
Class 4: Growing Spud-tacular Potatoes and Growing Garlic 101
~ How to Grow Taters from Old Tubers
~ Soil Prep for a Better Yield
~ Plant a Potato Pot (Grow Bag)
~ Tips for Growing Tasty Garlic
Thursday, October 16th: Early Bird Pricing $25
Class 5: Harvesting and Ideas for Garden-Inspired Holiday Decor
~ Learn the Proper Way to Harvest Various Vegetables from the Garden
~ Harvest, Prepare, and Enjoy a Garden to Table Meal with the Group
~ Be Inspired by Simple Holiday Decor
Thursday, November 6th: $25
Class 6: Home for the Holidays: Garden-inspired Projects
~ Garden Inspired Snacks and Projects to Add Botanical Whimsey to your Home or Growing Space throughout the Fall and Winter Seasons.
Thursday, November 20th: $25
Second Saturdays
Class 1: Grow a Thriving Fall Garden and Proper Seed Starting
~ How to Grow Seasonally - Fruits v. Vegetables
~ Intro to Companion Planting
~ Plant a Grow Bag Mini Garden
~ Proper Seed Starting
Thursday, September 4th: $25
Class 2: Pest Management, Plant Nutrition, and Proper Watering
~ Organically Manage Pests
~ Simple Tricks to Add Nutrients to Your Garden
~ Plant Watering Dos and Don'ts
~ Oh Yes - I Love Ollas!
Thursday, September 18th: $25
Class 3: Growing Spudtacular Potatoes and Gorgeous Garlic
~ How to Grow Taters from Old Tubers
~ Soil Prep for a Better Yield
~ Plant a Potato Pot (Grow Bag)
~ Tips for Growing Tasty Garlic
Saturday, November 8th: $25
Questions?
Don't hesitate to reach out!
