2010 CLASSES AT LOVE APPLE FARM
All workshops are held on the farm, at 9299 Glen Arbor Road, Ben Lomond, CA 95005 (Santa Cruz Mountains). For more info on each class, click on its name.
Bee-Keeping $49 (Choose 1 date)
January 16, 2010
June 12, 2010
Early Spring Vegetable Gardening $75 (Choose 1 date)
January 24, 2010
February 13, 2010
Growing Tomato Transplants from Seed $55 (Choose 1 date)
February 6, 2010
March 7, 2010
April 3, 2010
Growing Pepper Transplants from Seed $55
February 6, 2010
Herb Growing $55
February 21, 2010
March 13, 2010 - May 30, 2010
Summer Vegetable Gardening $95 (Choose 1 date)
March 20, 2010
April 18, 2010
May 1, 2010
May 18, 2010
Garden Bed Design & Construction $50 (Choose 1 date)
February 27, 2010
June 6, 2010
Compost/Vermiculture and Soil Fertility $55 (Choose 1 date)
May 8, 2010
August 1, 2010
Container Vegetable Gardening $50 (Choose 1 date)
April 6, 2010
May 15, 2010
May 29, 2010
September 18, 2010
Tomato Cage-Making Class $20
April 25, 2010
Simple Drip Irrigation $49 (Choose 1 date)May 22, 2010
July 11, 2010
Jam Making $95 (Choose 1 date)
June 19, 2010
August 14, 2010
Tomato Masters $45 (Choose 1 date)
July 17, 2010
August 8, 2010
August 31, 2010
Winter Vegetable Gardening $95 (Choose 1 date)
August 21, 2010
September 7, 2010
October 3, 2010
May 2, 2010
To register for a class, go to it's page and click on the "Pay Now" button.
If the registration link doesn't work, or to ask a question about a class, email us. Although all classes require advance registration, if you want to sign up for one at the last minute, feel free to call Cynthia at 831-588-3801 to check to see if there is space.
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Hi Cynthia: Thank you once again for a very good and informative class. I appreciate your efforts to do these educational classes for those of us trying to successfully grow food. You are a great community resource.
Posted by: Donna Richeson | February 15, 2009 at 09:06 AM
Cynthia,
Thanks very much for the most interesting and helpful class - Early Spring Veg. Gardening. Class length provided ample time for both gardening overview and plant- specific details. I look forward to several future classes.
Posted by: Jack Schiffhauer | February 23, 2009 at 03:13 PM
Cynthia _ reporting in from the Jan 31st tomato starting class. I split a flat with my friend and didn't even water them for two weeks. Now I am innundated with 68 large healthy tomato plants!! Yikes. The only one that didn't germinate was the fuzzy white peach one. Am following your instructions to the letter. The biggest plants went into 4 " pots about 3 weeks ago and are now going into gallon pots, the others are about 2 weeks behind. They've been in a very sunny window, with fan and are really, really happy. But I need a cart to take them in and out side -- or a gardener!! Thanks so much. Suzanne in Scotts Valley
Posted by: Suzanne McLean | March 25, 2009 at 03:57 PM
Thank you again for such a wealth of information yesterday at your Summer Vegetable workshop. Your class was probably the best class I've ever attended.
Posted by: Carol Hill | May 03, 2009 at 02:15 PM
I just want to say that Cynthia has great classes. I'm a veteran of many, and look forward to the bee keeping class. Following Cynthia's advice has produced great results this far, and I'm looking forward to a great tomato harvest this year! Thanks Cynthia for all the knowledge you share!
Posted by: Joy Williams | May 23, 2009 at 06:55 PM
It was a treat to hear Cynthia speak about growing tomatoes at the Sunset Celebration Weekend. She’s passionate and knowledgeable about growing the best tomatoes possible. We learned a lot including some very interesting tips, like using aspirin and fish heads! I’m looking forward to Tomato Masters and other classes, to learn more.
Posted by: Diane | June 07, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Thank you so very much Cynthia for giving so much of yourself all day today. I thoroughly enjoyed the class. This is only my second year for growing vegetables so I have much to learn.
I know I will be back for more........
Thanks again,
Posted by: Candace Graham | August 19, 2009 at 08:01 PM
these classes sound great! encouraging people to be more sufficient is always a good thing keep up the good work
Posted by: Lawn Care Specialist | August 21, 2009 at 07:02 AM
My jalopeno plants sometimes produce sweet peppers and hot ones on the same plant. I always pick them once they start corking and are red. And watewr them when they start to wilt. Maybe I just have a different variety.
Posted by: GH | September 14, 2009 at 01:22 PM
Thanks for a wonderful Winter Vegetable class yesterday. Wow, did I learn alot. I look forward to more classes as you share your knowledge and experience. Chickens are next!
Posted by: Nan Lesnick | October 04, 2009 at 09:02 AM
Dear Cynthia,
Almost everyone thought that my seven foot high tomato cages were only going to give my plants inferiority complexes. Well, I had the last laugh. My plants grew and grew and exceeded the cages, and, most importantly, produced the most delicious tomatoes that I have ever eaten. Hooray Grandma Viney's Pink and Yellow, Chuck's Yellow, Matina and Tigerella!
Many many thanks to you and your tomato magic.
susie
Posted by: Susie Ellestad | October 20, 2009 at 02:20 PM
Hi Cynthia,
In one of the many clases I've taken from you, was mentioned a website for "Tricking Out" a Hobby Greenhouse to make it more stable and eficient. Would you share that with me? I'm still enjoying the last of my heirloom tomatoes!!
Thanks,
Jim Baggese
Posted by: Jim Baggese | December 02, 2009 at 09:06 PM
Jim: Here is a link to a blog discussing tricking out a Harbor Freight greenhouse. Those greenhouses are very economical, and you can definitely wait for a sale on them, plus get a 10 or 15% discount coupon, plus go pick it up in Salinas at the HF store (call them first to make sure they've got it in stock). That will save you a shipping charge as well. Note that the blog has documented a possible detrimental issue with the polycarbonate on those greenhouses, and plan accordingly. http://hfgh10x12.blogspot.com/2007/08/this-is-greenhouse-we-bought-link-it.html
Posted by: Love Apple Farm | December 02, 2009 at 09:33 PM