Growing Food in the City Certificate (Burnaby Continuing Education).
Hello! The first 2009 issue of The Farmers Market Newsletter is available here. There is a lot of excellent information to be gained from reading the newsletter, from volunteer and educational opportunities to nutrition information.
You might be interested to know that Burnaby Continuing Education is offering a new course in growing food in the City. I've included in the information below:
Organic fruits and vegetables not only keep you healthy, they create sustainable local food systems. If you are concerned about where your food comes from, what's in it (or on it), or simply getting the best nutrition possible for your family - growing your own vegetables and fruit is the answer.
In this unique and timely course, learn essential organic gardening and permaculture techniques to·
Create and maintain healthy soil, which in turn can grow nutritious food
Analyze and optimize the growing conditions in your garden
Creatively collect, use and preserve water for optimal garden health
Use holistic solutions for plant health problems ('pests' and 'diseases')
Select, plant, maintain, and harvest a large variety of food plants for year-round enjoyment · Store your harvest
Save your own seeds
This practical, hands-on course is open to everyone, no prior education or gardening experience required. Computer access is essential for access to resource materials, class communications and educational updates. This is a paperless course.
Students are encouraged to grow their own garden during the year, putting the newly acquired knowledge and skills to practice. Of the 16 sessions, 8 will be classroom sessions and 8 sessions will be held in the garden. The course will end with a celebration and potluck event, for all to share their experiences and recipes.
To receive a Certificate of Completion, students must attend 90% of all classes and submit a satisfactory assignment. There are no exams in this course. There are no pre requisites, but the Organic Master Gardener program would be beneficial either before, during or after this program.
Class will run Wed., Feb. 25, March 4, 11, April 15 (6:30-9:30 pm) and then on Saturdays March 28, April 25, May 2, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 27, July 4, Sept. 19, Sept. 26, Oct. 3 and 10 (9 am-12).
Number of sessions: 16
Start date: Feb 25.09 End date: Apr 29.09
Time: 6:30p - 9:30p
Cost: $545.00
Seats avail.(approx): 12
To register go to: www.burnabyce.com
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