Agricultural Classes at the Farm
Learn the basics of when and how to turn your compost pile, when and where to mulch, garden irrigation systems, regional planting methods, seed starting and more! - fun for all ages.
Composting for Beginners
Sunday, June 5th from 10am-11am
Farmer Josh will cover all of the basics including when and how to turn your compost pile. Bring your questions and curiosity. For example, what is leachate? What is the quickest way to get that compost nutrition into your garden? What happens if your compost isn’t finished before you add it? Hands on examples and handouts will be provided.
$15 per person
$3 per child 5-10 years
$15 per person
$3 per child 5-10 years
Mulching for Beginners
Sunday, June 12th from 10am-11am
Confused about when and where to mulch? This class is for you! Can mulch take away from soil nutrition? Can mulch actually kill or deter certain plants? Should you compost or mulch first? Do you need to do both? Farmer Josh will cover the basics, answer any questions and you get to take a bag of Julian Farm and Orchard mulch home with you!
$15 per person
$3 per child 5-10 years
$15 per person
$3 per child 5-10 years
Basic Garden Irrigation
Sunday, June 19th from 10am-11am
Set your garden up for success! Learn about automatic watering timers, different methods of drip irrigation, difference in hose quality, what to do about clogged emitters and more!
$15 per person
$3 per child 5-10 years
$15 per person
$3 per child 5-10 years
Best Planting Methods for Southern California and Bed Preparation
Sunday, June 26th from 10am-11am
Farmer Josh will go over pros and cons of each planting method with many opportunities for questions along the way. To do raised planting bed or not? Rows and furrows?
$15 per person
$3 per child 5-10 years
$15 per person
$3 per child 5-10 years
Paint Your Own Terracotta Pot, Garden Brick, or Pet Rock
Come join this family friendly group paining event and paint art for your garden! We will provide one pot/brick/rock per guest and additional pots/sizes will be available to purchase on site. Bring back your uniquely decorated pot for a $5 discount on future potting classes. We will have a variety of acrylic paints, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, and paintbrushes available for use. Please arrive in attire suitable for both the farm and for painting.
$25 per Terracotta Pot
$15 per Garden Brick
$10 for Pet Rock
$25 per Terracotta Pot
$15 per Garden Brick
$10 for Pet Rock
Seed Starting for Sunflowers, Cocozelle Squash, Arugula, or Swiss Chard
Our trained farm staff will assist individuals in planting seeds in enriched soil that we will provide. We will explain the care needed as well as when and how to transplant if needed.
$20 per person
$8 per child 5-10 years
$20 per person
$8 per child 5-10 years