August 16, 2007

Home&Garden Notes

World Garden workshop features irrigation systems

Toss the watering can and learn about irrigation systems at Metropolitan Adult Education Program’s (MAEP) new free-of-charge World Garden Workshop on Sept. 9 at the Erikson Adult Center located at 4849 Pearl Ave, San Jose.

Master Gardener Tina Dinitz will speak to gardeners on the various types of irrigation systems available during a free workshop from 10 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, in room 18, across from MetroED’s World Garden. Dinitz will teach gardeners of all skill levels how to determine which irrigation system or combination of systems may work best in a home landscape.

The World Garden is located on the southwestern edge of the Erikson Adult Center campus.  Look for the redwood trees and the greenhouse roof after entering the fenced parking lot on Minas Drive, off of Pearl Avenue.

To register for the free workshop, call (408) 723-6450 and ask to have your name added to the September World Garden Workshop list or e-mail ritab@metroed.net. Sign up early because space is limited.

MetroED is the largest career-oriented educational organization in Santa Clara County, comprised of high school and adult career technical, academic and community programs.

It annually provides more than 30,000 diverse students with the skills to help them be productive, income-earning and tax-paying contributors to Silicon Valley.

Help a child go back to school

News of programs designed to help children go back to school with new backpacks and school supplies inadvertently left out information about donating to the Family Giving Tree’s annual Back-to-School Program that helps approximately 13,000 children each year. To donate or to volunteer, contact the Family Giving Tree at www.familygivingtree.org., e-mail at volunteers@familygivingtree.org or call (408) 946-3711.