September 3, 1999 Contact: Jennifer McNulty (831) 459-2495; jmcnulty@cats.ucsc.edu Learn fall and winter gardening tips at UC Santa Cruz FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SANTA CRUZ, CA--With a little preparation, Central Coast gardeners can harvest food from their gardens all year-round. Learn how to prepare your garden for fall and winter at a three-hour workshop at UC Santa Cruz on Saturday, September 18, from noon to 3 p.m. The class will take place at the Louise Cain Gatehouse at the UCSC Farm. Topics will include: * variety selection and planting times for the best-performing fall and winter vegetable and fruit crops * seasonal care of the soil, including mulches and cover crops * a demonstration of direct sowing and transplanting techniques The cost of the class is $10 for the general public; $5 for members of the Friends of the UCSC Farm & Garden. Proceeds benefit the public education and outreach work of the Friends of the UCSC Farm & Garden and the Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems. The Farm is located 1/4 mile up the gravel road above the Blacksmith Shop; free public parking is available across the street from the Blacksmith Shop in the Physical Plant parking lot. For more information or to register, call John Fisher at (831) 459- 3248, or send e-mail to johnfish@cats.ucsc.edu.   ##### Press Release Home | Search Press Releases | Press Release Archive | Services for Journalists
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