Grow LA Vegetable Garden Class taught by LA Green Grounds

Get your green thumb groove going as a participant in this class (formerly known as LA Victory Garden Class). Learn how to grow fruits and vegetables in your backyard.

4 Sundays in Spring: March 3, 10, 17 and 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (includes 1/2 hour break) 

Small, hands-on classes, where participants learn the ins-and-outs of soil preparation, irrigation, planting, pest management, and harvesting. You will learn how to create your own edible garden for fresh, organic produce by learning how to:

• Create good soil out of your current
• What, how and when to plant
• How much and how often to add compost and water
• Manage insect pests and encourage "good bugs"
• Increase yield and add variety

Classes will be held in LA Green Ground's Teaching Garden located at the east end of the Good Earth Community Garden at Carmona Avenue and Boden Street, Los Angeles CA 90016.

Attend all 4 sessions to receive your garden certificate. In addition to learning the basics of successful gardening, participants can meet others in their community and build a new network of gardening friends.

Wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes. Bring sun protection, a refillable water container, a notebook, a smile and your questions.  After you register, you will be redirected to our Release Forms page. Complete the Class/Workshop form and bring it with you the 1st day of class.

CLASS FEE: 

• $55 for series
• $25 discounted rate for those experiencing economic hardship; no one turned away for lack of funds.* 

Class suitable for those 18 years old and up.
Tickets may be purchased for a minor child with an accompanying adult. Contact LA Green Grounds for approval prior to registering.

REGISTER BELOW TO ATTEND.

IF THE CLASS REGISTRATION SHOWS CLOSED, the class limit has been reached. If you wish to be added to the WAIT LIST, send an email to [email protected], indicating you wish to be added to the wait list and provide the best contact telephone number and your email address. Should we receive a cancellation, a LAGG volunteer will attempt to contact you. If we are unable to reach you, we will reach out to the next person on the wait list. NOTE: caller will be an LAGG volunteer so you may not recognize the phone number.

*Contact [email protected] if you wish to purchase at discounted rate and are unable to.