Natural Yard Care Class

Enjoy a free series of Natural Yard Care classes this October at the Highlands Neighborhood Center. The class series is designed to educate residents and professional landscapers about natural yard care techniques that save time and money, and protect our community and environment from harmful chemicals. During this Fall 2012 series, two classes will be held in English and two classes will be in Spanish.

Wednesday, October 10

Container Gardening for Healthy Eating

Whether you have a small balcony or a large backyard, containers offer wonderful opportunities to grow vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers. Colin McCrate is the author of Food Grown Right, In Your Backyard (Mountaineers Books, 2012) and owner of Seattle Urban Farm Company, which builds edible gardens at homes and restaurants, and teaches new gardeners the art of growing their own healthy food. Join Colin to learn about types of containers, soil, fertilization, pest management, and how to keep your plants happy throughout the season. Don’t miss this lively presentation with a true expert!

Wednesday, October 24 Pest, Weed, and Disease Control

Controlling pests and weeds can be a gardener’s worst nightmare! Learn to prevent and manage pests, weeds, and disease in your yard without using chemicals that endanger children, pets, and beneficial insects. Laura Matter has over 30 years of horticultural experience, and has heard nearly every gardening conundrum as she answers questions at the Garden Hotline, a program that offers free advice to gardeners and landscapers. Join Laura to learn the techniques of Integrated Pest Management, and how to navigate the “organic”

All classes are held at: Highlands Nieghborhood Center 800 Edmonds Ave NE • Renton, WA 98056 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

products available on the market. For more information about the Garden Hotline, call 206-633-0224, email help@gardenhotline.org, or visit www.gardenhotline.org.

To register e-mail: kjohnston@rentonwa.gov or call 425-430-7391

**Classes also offered in Spanish on October 17 and October 30**