UPCOMING COURSES AND WORKSHOPS FROM DARREN BUTLER:

1. EDIBLE LANDSCAPING AND PERENNIAL FOOD GARDENING CERTIFICATION COURSE

hosted by EcoWorkshops.com in Tarzana

Sunday afternoons, Oct 9, 16, 30, Nov 6, 13, 2:00 - 6:00pm

Registration fee: $245

2. INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC GARDENING FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

hosted by Root Simple in Silver Lake

Tuesday and Thursday evenings,Oct 18, 27, Nov 1, 3, 6:00 to 9:00pm

$115 early registration for payments received by October 11, $125 thereafter

$35 per single class if available

My email: darren@pobox.com for public distribution, or use my gmail address after you receive it.

To register contact me at the above email address or by phone: (818) 271-0963

See below for further details about each course. See the end of this message for enrollment instructions, general information/FAQs, and instructor bio.

EDIBLE LANDSCAPING AND PERENNIAL FOOD GARDENING CERTIFICATION COURSE

Introduces Darren Butler's living-systems methods for edible landscaping and covers basic-to-intermediate design, planning, selecting species, planting, and growing edible landscapes. Suitable for homeowners, landscape professionals, community activists, volunteers, chefs, kitchen gardeners, and foodies. A breakthrough course that has launched design careers and allowed many nonprofessionals to complete and install edible landscapes without paying a professional designer. Certificate available. Fall is the best time of year to plan and install edible landsacpes in Southern California.

Not an introductory gardening course. Beginners should expect to be challenged. Time will be spent on basics.

Inquire for full Edible Landscaping Course announcement.

INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC GARDENING FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

An intermediate series with focused, high-value topics for experienced gardeners. Classes are four sessions of three hours each, including demos and hands-on work.

Recommended for those who are ready to expand their knowledge of soils, composting, and appropriate organic methods for Southern California; use aerated compost tea; prune and care properly for fruit trees; or build a drip system.

Some gardeners may benefit from both the beginning Victory Gardening and Intermediate Organic Gardening classes. Discussion may be limited to basics only in the beginning class, and basic topics may be excluded from the intermediate class.

Session 1: Intermediate Vegetable Gardening and Nontoxic Pest Management, including methods to maximize year-round harvest in Southern California

Session 2: Soil Science, Intermediate Composting, and Aerated Compost Tea

Session 3: Drip System Construction and Best Practices

Session 4: Fruit-Tree Care, Planting, and Pruning

GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION

We always have a great time in my classes. Please come prepared to have a good time and learn a lot. To register make payment to Darren Butler, PO Box 589, Topanga CA 90290 until five days before the first session. Please contact me prior to sending payment to confirm that space is still available. For more information or to pay online with a credit card, contact Darren Butler at darren@pobox.com or use my gmail address after you receive it. Email communication preferred. For phone contact: (818) 271-0963 (leave a message). Use phone if no email response after 48 hours. Payment is all that is needed to hold your registration. Additional information will be collected at or before the first session.

Terms: Preregistration required. Payment must be received to confirm enrollment. Full refunds less $25 processing fee for requests made at least a week prior to the first class. No refunds thereafter. Substitute attendance is welcome or credit can be issued for a future course. Class is filled on a first-considered basis and may fill early.

Single-class availability is limited; inquire to confirm availability before sending payment for single class(es).

Instructor: Darren Butler, a local horticulturist and Master Gardener, and professional landscape consultant, arborist, and landscape designer. See www.EcoWorkshops.com for more about past classes from Darren Butler and below for a bio.

Partial attendance: I will be attempting to audiorecord all sessions, so if you must miss a session, most or all of the lecture should be available for later makeup. To obtain audio you will need to bring a flash or thumb drive to class. You may send someone else to attend any sessions you must miss.

C. Darren Butler is an Ecological Landscape Designer, Consulting Arborist, Greywater & Irrigation Designer, Landscape and Garden Consultant, and Teacher. He has appeared on international television, NPR radio, local television, and in many other media as an expert, and has worked as an arborist expert witness. He is a frequent presenter at conferences and events throughout California, and has been keynote speaker at major events. From 2007 - 2009 he served on statewide Advisory and Steering Committees for all University of California Master Gardener programs, which influenced the outreach efforts of 5,000 California Master Gardeners and the 100,000 or more California residents they serve every year. He has taught Designing Sustainable Landscapes and Diagnosing Plant and Tree Problems for the UCCE LA County Master Gardener Training Program for six years. He offers workshops, courses, and retreats to the general public on topics related to gardening, landscaping, trees, irrigation, permaculture, and sustainability. He consults, designs, speaks, and teaches throughout Southern California and beyond, and in 2010 bloggged at KPCC radio's Facebook community, The Freeway. See www.EcoWorkshops.com. Contact darren@pobox.com.