So sign up and we will see you there!

Workshops begin in APRIL and will be held in Mar Vista (near the 405 and Venice Blvd).

Fees:  All 7 workshops 10% off – just $190 including materials. Otherwise, workshops priced between $20-$50.

TO SIGN UP and stay informed: call 310 460 9365 or email info@heartbeetgardening.com

Rudy’s Garden Club Workshops!

Workshop 1:  Starting from Scratch:  Soil
April 10th– 10am-4pm $50
Starting a garden can be the most intimidating part of gardening. We’ll join together to build a garden from scratch-starting with soil. Learn three different types of soil preparation. Experience the differences amongst sheet mulching, double digging, and simple soil amending. We’ll conduct a semi-scientific experiment over the course of the series to see which methods each of us prefer and which the plants prefer.

Workshop 2:  Micro Garden:  Seed Propagation
April 17th-2 hours, $26 including materials.
Learn how to successfully germinate seeds for late spring planting, and how to transplant the tender seedlings.

Workshop 3: Plants Need Friends Too
May 8th-3 hours, $30.
Plant an organic vegetable garden.  Learn which plants are friends, which are enemies and how to ensure the health of the soil through conscientious gardening practices.

Workshop 4:  Water is Life:  Drip Irrigation
May 15th-3 hours, $30.
Learn the easy way to install water-conserving drip irrigation at home from a faucet, or existing sprinkler system.

Workshop 5:  Learning to Share
June 12th -2 hours, $25 including materials.
Learn and put into practice general garden maintenance and organic methods of pest control.

Workshop 6: Decomposition is Hot
July 10th -2 hours, $30 including materials.
Learn about the processes of composting and vermiculture (worm powered compost). Create a worm compost of your very own.

Workshop 7: Harvest Party
August 14th-2 hours, $20.
Harvest and enjoy the bounty of your hard earned work. Plan your fall and winter garden.

We will be covering all the same information as the original October meeting. To reserve or confirm a spot or for more information email info@heartbeetgardening.com.

October Soil and Seeds!

*Learn three different types of soil preparation. Experience the differences amongst sheet mulching, double digging, and simple soil amending. We’ll conduct a semi-scientific experiment over the course of the series to see which methods each of us prefer and which the plants prefer.
*Propagate winter vegetables from seed. Which vegetables do we direct sow (plant in the garden straight from seed) and which do we start in a more controlled environment (like a green house.) This workshop will be longer than the others and you will get dirty. Please bring a lunch, water, gloves, and wear clothes and shoes appropriate for digging.

When: October 25th, 10:00am-5:00pm

Where: Victoria Park, Los Angeles (mid-city) when you confirm email for exact address

Join the Club: $300  ($50/workshop, plus materials–5 workshops total)

Join us in creating community through gardening! A five month series of hands-on workshops covering everything the aspiring victory gardener/urban homesteader/locavore needs to know to begin, maintain and enjoy a home vegetable garden. This series of workshops is perfect for complete novices and beginning gardeners who are eager to gain some skills, and turn their thumbs a deeper shade of green.

Space is limited to 12 people, so please email us to reserve your space. The five month series begins in October and is $300, including a $50 materials fee. Reduced rates are available, please inquire.

All workshops will be held the Mid-City area of Los Angeles (Venice and Rimpau). Confirm your spot for the exact address. All workshops will be on the SECOND Saturday of the month and will start at 10:00 am.

October: Soil and Seeds
*Learn three different types of soil preparation. Experience the differences amongst sheet mulching, double digging, and simple soil amending. We’ll conduct a semi-scientific experiment over the course of the series to see which methods each of us prefer and which the plants prefer.
*Propagate winter vegetables from seed. Which vegetables do we direct sow (plant in the garden straight from seed) and which do we start in a more controlled environment (like a green house.)

This workshop will be longer than the others and you will get dirty. Please bring a lunch, water, gloves, and wear clothes and shoes appropriate for digging.
When: October 10th, 10am-5pm AND October 25th

November: Vegetables Have Friends Too
Companion Planting: Many vegetables, flowers and herbs form symbiotic relationships with each other making each plant more tasty and productive. Take part in planning where to plant what to maximize the “friendships” of all the plants in the garden.

Drip irrigation: Learn the basics of installing drip irrigation
When: November 14th, 10am-1pm

December: Learning to Share
*Learn and put into practice general garden maintenance and organic methods of pest control.

*Discuss ways of sharing your garden with coworkers and friends in gifts for the holiday season. Maybe we’ll have time for some crafting!
When: December 12, 10am-1pm

January: Decomposition is Hot

Learn about the processes of composting and vermiculture (worm powered compost). Help build an onsite compost and create a worm bin to take home with you.

Please bring a plastic bin (at least 18” by 24”) to class for your worm home. We’ll provide the worms!
When: January 9, 10am-1pm

February: Harvest Festival
After putting in so much work and paying special attention we get to enjoy the resulting bounty. Learn when and how to pick the fruits of our labor. Discuss saving and sharing surplus food. Share recipes featuring food grown at home. Finally take a look ahead and begin planning for the spring and summer season.
When: February 13, TBD
For more information, or to reserve your spot: 310 460 9365
info@heartbeetgardening.com www.heartbeetgardening.com