How much Mulch do I need? 

Click here for the "How Much Mulch Calculator" andhelp to determine the correct amount of material for your project.

Home Grown Gardening Classes 

The Home Grown Community Gardening Classes are held at El Corazon Compost Facility on the fourth Saturday of each month at 2 PM.  The address is 3210 Oceanside Boulevard, Oceanside, near El Camino Real.  Please call 760- 643-4041 to sign up.  

Find the Home Grown Garden Class Schedule and topics, information on the teachers, the class handouts and more:

 2010 Home Grown Gardening Classes      

• Class Schedule and Topics 2010 
• Background on Class
• February: Starting From Seed
• March: Planning a Garden Bed
• May: Crock Pot Composting
• June: Making Your Yard More Sustainable

2009 Home Grown Handouts

• February: Starting From Seed 
• March: Building Garden Bed
• Soil 1: Texture Analysis
• Soil 2:  Water Availability
• Soil 3: Basic Soil Science Terms
• April: Water Conservation Tips
• May: Caring for Your Compost Worms
• June: Planting a Second Crop
• July: Summer Care of Fruit Trees
• August: Composting
• September: Fall Preparation, Planting a Garden, Simple Rain Barrel
• October: Cover Crops

 The Seed Man of Carlsbad

Charles Lederwood provided a wealth of both seeds and knowledge regarding growing plants in our area.  Read about the remarkable man and see his seed planting calendars and instruction.

• A Visit with Charles Ledgerwood: The Seed Man of Carlsbad
• Seed Depth and Directions
• Vegetable Seed Planting Calendar
• Flower Seed Planting Calendar

 Interesting Links

Window Farming: A Do-It-Yourself Veggie Adventure  

Water Efficiency

• Riverside Water Efficiency Seminar Presentation: Soil Organics for Water Savings 
• Soil Sampling
• Texture by Feel Analysis
• Basic Soil Terms
• Use Criteria