Free County workshop on composting and smart gardening techniques, such as water conservation.  No reservation needed.  Beginners workshop teaches you backyard/worm composting, and water-wise gardening.  Advanced workshops teaches organic gardening and pest control and landscaping.  www.smartgardening.com

Beginners Workshops:                                           

March 9, 2013
9:30 am—11:00 am
Eaton Canyon Nature Center 
1750 N. Altadena Dr, Pasadena                           

May 11, 2013    
9:30 am—11:00 am      
Crescenta Valley Water District
3730 Glenwood  Ave, La Crescenta 

Advanced Workshops:                 

May 18, 2013
9:30 am—11:00 am         
Garvey Ranch Park
781 S Orange Ave, Monterey Park

April 13, 2013
9:30 am—11:00 am
Arboretum ($8 entrance fee)
301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia

Quantities limited. 2 bins per household. To reserve your bins, call (626) 458-3516 or email bjones@dpw.lacounty.gov. Expires 12/31/13.

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