City of Beverly Hills Community Services - Fall 2023

26 | FALL 2023 Adults 1. INTRODUCTION TO FOOD PRESERVATION Our ancestors have been preserving food for over 10,000 years. See what all the fuss has been about. Four basic methods will be discussed: Drying, Freezing, Fermentation, and Canning. Don’t allow any of your harvests to go to waste. Preserve them! 10140 10:00am - 11:30am Su 8/27 $12/$15 2. HOW TO GROW A WINTER VEGETABLE GARDEN Take advantage of our mild winters by growing an edible vegetable garden in your backyard or container. Learn which plants do best during the cool winter months and take away valuable tips for winter plant maintenance including fertilizing, irrigation, mulching, and harvesting. 10141 10:00am - 11:30am Su 9/10 $12/$15 Greystone Demonstration Garden 4 Part Gardening Series 3. CONTAINER GARDENING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE Don’t let lack of ground space deter you. Everything from arugula to zucchini can be grown in containers. We’ll cover how best to utilizing your patio or balcony as well as indoor spaces using natural light and/or LED lights. 10142 10:00am - 11:30am Su 9/24 $12/$15 4. START AN HERB GARDEN OR EXPAND AN EXISTING ONE An herb/spice garden can easily be grown in a garden bed or container. They are among the easiest plants to grow so great for beginners. For most herbs the best time to plant them is now, early fall. Topics include selection, maintenance, harvest, and storage. Everyone who participates will take home their own herb plant. We’ll provide containers, seedlings and potting soil. 10143 10:00am - 11:30am Su 10/1 $12/$15 To sign up for all 4 classes in the Gardening Series $36/$45, please complete a registration form and send to BHReg@beverlyhill.org. Contact the Registration Of ce at 310-285-6850 for assistance. SCARECROW MAKING CLASS (13+ MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT) Get ready for the annual scarecrow contest during Fall Funtastic at the Beverly Hills Farmers Market. Bring some old clothing tops and trousers and either an old shoe bag or pillowcase for the head and we’ll supply the basic PVC framework for you to decorate. Instructor: George Pessin. Note: George will be at the BH Farmer’s Market Fall Funtastic Event on Sunday, 10/29, overseeing the annual scarecrow contest. 10144 10:00am - 11:30am Su 10/15 $12/$15 Location: Greystone Demonstration Garden (enter on Doheny Road) BIRDING AND GARDENING Learn about the birds of Greystone and how to attract birds to your own garden. Topics include: varieties, calls, bird feeders, and care. Bring your own binoculars. 10145 10:00am - 11:30am Su 10/22 $12/$15 Location: Greystone Demonstration Garden (enter on Doheny Road)