The Backyard Herbalist, From Seed to Seed

[AngieN]

Hi forum friends,

Diana Syverud has put together a very comprehensive gardening series for local urban Bay Area residents. Here are some details about her upcoming class series!

A 4-class series plus 2 local and urban field trips for $200 (payment plans available)
Class #1 (Spring) will be held on 5/30/09 from 10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on medicinal herbs
Class #2 (Summer) will be held in August '09 (particular date to come) from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Class #3 (Fall) will be held in November '09 (particular date to come) from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Class #4 (Winter) will be held in February '10 (particular date to come) from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
2 local field trips (group decided dates)

You can contact Diana with any questions or to sign up for her classes directly:
Phone: 510-234-2492
Email: dianasyv@sbcglobal.net

[MinoriaF]

Hi there, AngieN ~

Diana's class sounds interesting and informative, and I'd like to participate in something similar when I complete the Natural Chef class.  In the meantime, I'd like to find an urban organic gardener/herbalist who might enjoy a pair of willing hands and ears in the garden.

Although I am interested in becoming a gardener, I have experience myself and would like to tail around an expert for a bit before I commit to more advanced classes.

Would you happen to know of any resources that can connect interested persons with folks open to receiving free labor?  Or perhaps you know some one yourself!!

Looking forward to hearing from you,
~ minoria franks

Minoria Franks
me2productions
minoria.franks@gmail.com
415.793.3427

[AngieN]

Greetings Minoria,

My apologies for the late reply! I hope you are loving the Natural Chef program!

I actually don't know of many urban gardening resources/experts which is why I thought posting Diana's information out on the forum would be a great way to spread the gardening love. I might contact her directly and see if you could help her with a class trade for labor.

Also, Sandy Der, who is also a Bauman grad has a really great urban garden in Oakland. She has started a gardening blog called http://planetveggiegarden.com which has tons of great information for gardening in the bay area. You may contact her and see where she is with this resource and see if she needs a helping hand.

Lastly, I just read this article (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/06/12/RVNN17VF7A.DTL) and (http://www.smithmag.net/memoirville/2009/06/23/interview-novella-carpenter-author-of-farm-city/) about a woman named Novella Carpenter. She wrote a book called "Farm City" and she actually has a real deal farm in West Oakland. She might be the best resource and I'm sure she would love a helping hand in continuing her cultivations. I'm not sure the best way to contact her but I'm sure with a little further research you would be able to find some information out on the web.

Hope this helps and please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions!

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