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18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8303
Phone: (818) 677-3356
Fax: (818) 677-2034
Email:biology.dept@csun.edu
Office Location:
Eucalyptus Hall 2102
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8:00am-5:00pm
CSUN-al Gardening
Spring
Topic: TIME FOR TOMATOES!
Instructor: Scott Daigre
Course date: Sat., March 10, 2007, 9:00-10:30 and 11:00-12:30 Both classes are full
Registration is required. Please register via e-mail at:botanicgarden@csun.edu
Bio: Scott Daigre is a professional garden consultant, owner of his own garden design business, and an energetic, practiced instructor. He's also an owner of Tomatomania! www.tomatomania.com, Southern California's largest Heirloom tomato seedling sale and author of "Tomatomania!, How to Grow Tomatoes Successfully in Southern California". His enthusiasm is contagious and will inspire attendees to get started on creating their own spectacular tomato and vegetable gardens.
Course description: Heirloom tomatoes have long been favored by the discerning gourmet. Often combining bizarre shapes or colors with exotic flavors, these tomatoes are the result of meticulous selection over many years, and are often passed from generation to generation. From the cold tolerant 'Siberian' to the hefty poundage of 'Mortgage Lifter', heirloom tomatoes provide both horticultural and culinary interest. They look great, their stories are great and most importantly, they taste great!
Legendary TOMATOMANIAC, Scott Daigre having been at the forefront of popularizing these varieties to the Los Angeles market is eager to share his knowledge with you. He will highlight his favorite varieties and offer recommendations for growing them. Come prepared with your questions about soil preparation, staking, fertilizing, saving seeds, and getting the best production of tomatoes possible. His book will be on sale at a special price for all attendees!
Often one of the first plants to a new gardener, tomatoes are easy to grow and offer great tasty rewards. Join us!
Summer
Topic: SIMPLY CYMBIDIUMS
Instructor: Nedra Bushby
Course date: Sat., July 14, 2007, 9:00-10:30 Registration opens June 14.
Registration is required. Please register via e-mail at:botanicgarden@csun.edu
Bio: A long-time volunteer at the CSUN Botanic Garden, Nedra has gardened in the San Fernando Valley for many decades. At last count, her cymbidium orchid collection numbered close to 300 plants.
Course description: Cymbidium orchids are the quintessential corsage flower and millions are sold at Easter and prom time. Fortunately for San Fernando Valley gardeners, cymbidiums are relatively easy to grow, and can flourish on a protected patio.
Unlike many orchids that require high humidity and stable temperatures, cymbidiums prefer lower humidity, and tolerate a wider range of temperatures. San Fernando Valley cymbidium growers commonly maintain their collections outdoors, in sheltered patio areas, all year round.
Long-time CSUN Botanic Garden Volunteer and Valley resident, Nedra Bushby, will discuss her methods for growing cymbidium orchids, including her favorite orchid-growing medium (based on decades of cymbidium growing experience). Her demonstration of orchid grooming and repotting will provide an opportunity for students to participate and gain hands-on experience in orchid cultivation.
Autumn
Topic: CSUN Tree Walk
Instructor: Don Hodel
Course date: Sat., Sept. 29, 2007, 9:00-10:30 Registration opens on August 29.
Registration is required. Please register via e-mail at:botanicgarden@csun.edu
Bio: Don Hodel is an Environmental Horticulturist with the UC Davis Cooperative Extension. He has authored numerous articles and books on ferns, palms, and trees.
Course description: This class will start with a brief introduction to trees, after which Mr. Hodel will lead the class on a walking tour of the exemplary trees of the CSUN campus. He will discuss their important characteristics, including both "good" and "bad" habits, with specific reference to their suitability for the residential landscape.
Except for severe weather, this class will be held as scheduled; wear walking shoes and be prepared for wet weather.
Winter
Topic: ROSE PRUNING DEMONSTRATION
Instructor: TBA
Course date: Sat., Jan. 5, 2008, 9:00-10:30
Registration is required. Please register via e-mail at:botanicgarden@csun.edu
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