Marc Hall will teach you everything you wanted to know about berries and how to maximize your crop! Because berries are Marc’s specialty – and passion – he will share recipes and samples of his own homemade goodies made with berries. Marc is a certified nurseryman as well as The Arboretum’s Garden & Gift Shop manager.
BERRY BASICS
When? Saturday, March 27, 10 am – Noon
Where? Oak Room, next to the Organic Vegetable Garden
Instructor: Marc Hall
Fee: $22 members / $25 non-members
Registration: Reservations preferred; please call the Education Department at 626.821.4623, or email jill.berry@arboretum.org
The Arboretum is located at 301 North Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007
Do you want to learn to grow berries – strawberries, blueberries, and caneberries, to mention just a few? Then this class is for you! Bring your questions!
What you will learn:
When and where to buy your plants;
Tips for growing abundant crops;
Guidelines for tending and harvesting your berries;
The ideal exposure/sunlight and watering;
The best soil and fertilizer for optimal backyard production;
The ideal watering schedule;
Pruning tips and rotational information on disease prevention and insect/bird control; and
Training and trellising methods.
