Growing Organic Vegetables Series

In a total of 25 hours of instruction, this series covers everything you want to know about growing vegetables. Topics include the advantages of organic and ecological approaches over chemicals; vegetable garden design; irrigation and drainage; soil fertility, mulches and composts; organic pest control; seeds, transplants, where to get them and how to plant them. The last half is a detailed discussion of selecting, growing and using the many varieties of vegetables, annual herbs, and melons. Those who complete the class will become certified Organic Vegetable Specialists. This is a series of ten classes and may not be taken individually. Assignments for the class include the reading of Dr. Bob Randall’s book, Year Round Vegetables, Fruits and Flowers for Metro-Houston. Cost of the book is $50 for non-members and $35 for members. We highly recommend that you join Urban Harvest before signing up for this class as it will provide substantial savings. Thursdays, from 6:30pm-9pm, beginning on January 28, 2016/ Class 2 February 11, 2016/ Class 3 February 25, 2016/ Class 4 March 3, 2016/ Class 5 March 10, 2016/ Class 6 March 24, 2016/ Class 7 April 7, 2016/ Class 8 April 21, 2016/ Class 9 May 5, 2016/ Class 10 May 19, 2016. For an in depth schedule go to the “classes” tab at the top of the Urban Harvest website, select “certificate courses,” and then “Growing Organic Vegetable Series.” There are no refunds on classes.