THE NEW VICTORY GARDEN

12 STEPS TO SUSTAINABLE,
HOME-GROWN
FOOD PRODUCTION

AN ORGANIC APPROACH TO
GREATER SELF SUFFICIENCY

Presented by
Carolyn Herriot &

505 Quayle Road Victoria
BC V9E 2J7
250-479-6162
Fax 250-479-6047
www.hcp.bc.ca
info@hcp.bc.ca

As gardeners, we can take the load off the planet by growing more food - and it's easier than you might think. In this inspiring new course, well known organic gardener Carolyn Herriot shares tips and techniques for creating edible landscapes which will provide organic vegetables, fruits and herbs year-round. This course will help you join the expanding "Grow Your Own" movement.

Regional food production creates food security and sustainable local food systems. Healthy soil grows nutritious food which nurtures healthy communities.

Glendale Gardens provides the perfect venue and resources to discover new ways to eat healthy, be garden smart and enjoy the best food possible-that which you have grown yourself.

During the year participants are encouraged to grow their own fruits and vegetables at home and volunteer time in developing the new seed saving garden at Glendale Gardens. Safeguarding food seeds is integral to sustainable food production.

Course Outline

Date		Description
Class March 15th	1	From the Ground Up Explore the foundation of productive healthy organic food gardens, soil building, companion planting, crop rotations and the vital role of wildlife.
Outdoors Class March 29th		Composting Systems Learn how to build a 3-bin composting system and make the best 'black gold' ever, using free recycled materials. Bring a hammer!
Class April 5th	2	Cool Weather Crops Productive gardens require forethought and planning. In this class decide what to grow and discover how to grow it, as we plan and seed the spring/summer garden for the early crops we want to enjoy.
Outdoors Class April 26th		The Spring/Summer Food Garden Working with Carolyn, in a plot at Glendale, we will till, seed and transplant the cool weather crops.
Class May 3rd	3	Grow the Best Tomatoes Learn the 4 S's of tomato growing, the advantages of heritage varieties and the top ten tips for producing the highest yields from tomato plants.
Class May 17th Outdoors Class (date TBC)	4	The Summer/Fall Garden In today's uncertain climate heat loving food plants may require special attention. In this class we will plan and plant the summer/fall garden for later crops such as tomatoes, peppers, basil, beans, squash and corn.
Outdoors Class June 14th	5	Backyard Fruits & Berries Learn how to establish a small fruit tree orchard and grow a diversity of small fruits and berries to fill the freezer/pantry for the winter.
Class June 28th Field Trip (date TBC)	6	Backyard Chickens A small flock of laying hens keeps you stocked with the freshest free-range eggs for relatively little effort. Our 'girls' do much more than just produce eggs. In this session find out the benefits of a backyard brood from pest control to soil building.
Class July 12th	7	Pest & Disease Control Organic solutions to pesky problems are explored in this class. From slugs to tomato blight discover ways to keep your food garden healthy and productive throughout the year.
Class July 26th	8	The Winter Food Garden Why leave garden beds empty once the early crops have been harvested? In this region we can grow over 40 varieties of cold hardy vegetables without protection for harvesting throughout the winter months. It's all about timing!
Class August 16th	9	Preserving The Harvest Year round food production means preserving the fruits of our labour. Drying, bottling, canning and preserving extend the harvest into the winter months and beyond. Bring your apron and favourite chopping knife and board for this one!
Indoor Class Sept 6th Seed cleaning Class TBC	10	Save Your Own Seeds There's no better way to grow a garden than from seeds you have saved from your garden, with its own unique mini-ecosystem. With impending climate chaos there cannot be sustainable food production unless seeds are put back into the picture. Learn how to preserve genetic diversity, create local food security and save a small fortune by saving your own seeds.
Indoor and Outdoor Class October 4th	11	Planting Great Garlic Garlic is a health-giving sustainable crop, which reproduces readily and is easy to grow. October is the month to plant garlic, so after learning all about it, we will go outdoors and plant some in the garden.
Class October 21st	12	Sprouting Seeds Nothing provides greater nutrition than sprouted seeds, and nothing is simpler to prepare than seed based dishes. In this session learn how easy and economical it is to sprout your own seeds, and learn to prepare delicious meals using quinoa, cous cous, bulghar and other healthy grains.

Classes Begin March 15th 2008 and
run until October 21st 2008

Saturdays 1:00pm-4:00pm

Most classes take place in the classroom or garden at Glendale Gardens.
The course also includes some field trips.

Fee $650 CDN
for all sessions
(HCP Members may apply CE Credits)

Includes all texts and handouts

Individual sessions may be attended (space providing).

HCP Members $45 or 3 CE Credits
Non-Members $55

Free Parking at Glendale

Register by calling:

505 Quayle Road Victoria
BC V9E 2J7
250-479-6162
Fax 250-479-6047
www.hcp.bc.ca
info@hcp.bc.ca