Join us for an exciting presentation on growing tomatoes and vegetables in containers! Discover the numerous advantages of container gardening, including space-saving solutions and easier maintenance. We’ll guide you through selecting the right containers, choosing the best soil and amendments, and exploring various tomato varietals and select veggies that thrive in this set-up. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, you’ll leave with valuable tips and inspiration to create your own flourishing container garden.
Speakers: Pat Kramer, UC Master Gardener and Troy Weakley, UC Master Gardener.
Pat Kramer is a retired oncology nurse and a passionate gardener who has been tending to her Noe Valley garden for 30 years. Pat completed the UC Master Gardener program in 2024. She is a life-long learner who enjoys sharing knowledge with others. Pat also enjoys cooking, travel, hiking and family gatherings with her husband and twin daughters.
Troy is a recent UC Master Gardener graduate who has been gardening since he was 7 years old when his mother gave him his first garden plot. He specializes in native pollinators and everything supporting their biomes. Troy is passionate about handcrafting all soil and nutrient additions, growing all plants from seed, and cultivating his plants under meticulously controlled conditions.
LOCATION:Richmond/Senator Milton Marks - Richmond Meeting Room CLASS:PUBLIC TRANSP:TRANSPARENT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VALARM TRIGGER:-PT1440M ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Event Reminder - Workshop: Container Cultivation END:VALARM END:VCALENDAR