Gardening For Beginners, Class 1 of 4

For beginning gardeners in Santa Clara County, California. Do you have a yard but no idea how to make it attractive or keep the plants alive? Are you itching to get your hands in the dirt, but uncertain how to start? Did you have a garden in another state or another country, but find gardening in California weird and frustrating?
This online beginning gardening class is for you. Over four Fridays you will learn the basics of successful gardening in Santa Clara County. We will cover everything from our climate to our soil, how to choose and buy plants, gardening techniques and tools, and how to deal with common problems like weeds and snails. We will discuss how to garden sustainably to help restore life and balance to the environment. This course is particularly designed for beginning gardeners and can be applied to growing flowers, vegetables or landscape plants.
Link to the handout for this class: ucanr.edu/site...