Learn about the basics of healthy soil and a plant friendly environment, seed germination and seedling care, transplanting of seedlings and care of growing plants, as well as vegetable harvesting and post-harvesting garden care. A variety of techniques and helpful hints will be discussed to increase the likelihood of successful gardening. Attendees will become well versed in beginning with packets of seeds and ending with a variety of vegetables! 

About the speaker: Nick Landolfi is a Research Immunologist and lifelong gardener who became a Master Gardener upon his retirement from the biotechnology industry. He is a Soil Specialist, regularly staffs the Master Gardener Helpline, and has coordinated the training of New Master Gardeners for San Mateo and San Francisco Counties. He frequently lectures on Soil Science and Best Gardening Practices, and enjoys maintaining his vegetable beds and fruit trees, as well as caring for a Japanese garden with a koi pond.  

Registration required--see below.

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This project was supported in whole or in part by the  U.S.Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.