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Micro Greens: Young, Bright…and Nutritious! / Mulching Your Garden Beds — GVST Essentials of Gardening Classes
February 19, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
2.5 CEUs. Code: 002. Gardening Volunteers of South Texas (GVST) classes are Free and Open to the Public. $5 donation appreciated to help cover expenses.The first session usually starts around 12:15, the second session around 1:30pm.
No advance reservations are necessary. For more information, visit [email protected] or 210-251-8101.
Session 1: Micro Greens: Young, Bright…and Nutritious!
Scott will show how tender and different micro greens are from their grown versions. He will talk and do a food demo using micro greens, a simple vinaigrette and a hearty avocado toast with lots of micro greens.
Speaker: Scott Tomkins, Culinary Development Manager for Recipe/Product Development at H-E-B
Session 2: Mulching Your Garden Beds
Laura will discuss the benefits of mulching your garden beds beyond aesthetics. Mulch not only looks good but offers weed control and helps keep moisture in your soil. As you plan for spring gardens, Laura will demonstrate how to properly mulch your garden beds.
Speaker: Laura Rogers, Master Gardener and GVST President
Bring your hand pruning tools and have them sharpened by “Dr. Fix-It” for $3 each, a donation to GVST.
Participants will earn 1 SAWS WaterSaver Rewards point!
Color codes for the calendar are as follows:
- Orange: These are events for BCMG members only.
- Blue: These are public events for which BCMG members can also receive CEU credit.
- Green: These are events that are open to the general public.