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.