Botanic Garden/Biology Department
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, California 91330-8303
Phone: (818) 677-3496
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Winter 2013

Tree Pruning Workshop

Don Hodel, Environmental Horticulturist,
UC Davis Cooperative Extension, LA County

Sat., Jan. 5, 2013, 9 a.m. Registration begins December 5, 2012.

Registration is required. Please register via e-mail at:botanicgarden@csun.edu
Registration for this class begins December 5, 2012.

As major focal points of a garden planting, trees often define the character of the home landscape, and a well-pruned tree enhances the curb appeal of a residence. While many homeowners leave tree work to the professional landscape maintenance crews, there are many small pruning tasks that can be performed by the home gardener. This is especially true of the young tree, which benefits from corrective pruning early on.

On Saturday, January 5, 2013, from 9-11, Don Hodel will speak on the basics (why, when, how) of tree pruning, with special emphasis on pruning deciduous fruit trees. Don is an Environmental Horticulturist with the UC Davis Cooperative Extension, Los Angeles County and has authored numerous articles and books on ferns, trees, and palms. He is a favorite speaker at local fern, palm, and horticultural groups.

Spring

ToMAYto, ToMAHto
Scott Daigre, PowerPlant Garden Design

Sat., March 2, Time 2-4 p.m. Registration begins Saturday, February 2nd.

Registration is required. Please register via e-mail at:botanicgarden@csun.edu
Registration for this class begins on Saturday, February 2nd.

ToMAYto. ToMAHto. Hybrid vs heirloom. Early Girl. Better Boy. Dr.
Carolyn. Dr. Wyche’s Yellow. Dorothy’s Green. Black Prince. Mountain
Princess. Determinate vs indeterminate. Fruit vs vegetable…

No matter what they’re called, no matter how they’re classified, tomatoes are amongst the most rewarding of home-grown foods. The many varieties available to the southern California gardener can be a confusing assortment of names and categories. On Saturday, March 2, from 2-4 p.m., Scott Daigre, known as Mr. Tomatomania, will share his strategies on tomato growing, provide tips on maximizing yield, and explain why some tomatoes have letters after their names.

As well as enjoying his own home garden, Mr. Daigre is the proprietor of PowerPlant Garden Design and the annual Tomatomania! event in Encino. His garden designs have been featured on DIY and HGTV programs.

Likely the most popular edible grown by the home gardener, tomatoes are easy to grow and offer nutritious and tasty rewards.  Join us!

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Summer

TBA

Registration is required. Please register via e-mail at:botanicgarden@csun.edu
Registration for this class begins .

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Autumn

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Registration for this class begins on .

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