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Growing Edibles: Plan to Plot to Plate

Marin Master Gardeners Presentation

Learn about growing edibles - from the preparation of planting beds and containers, selection of plant varieties, including tomatoes, best watering practices and managing diseases and problems.

Learn to grow your own fruits and vegetables in a container, your yard, a community garden plot or on a large ranch property.

Join us to learn how to follow the seven basic rules of edible gardening: 

• Plant only as much as you can easily maintain.
• Create a garden plan before you begin.
• Grow fruits and vegetables that produce high yields in the space available.
• Plant during the correct season for the crop you would like to grow.
• Select varieties recommended for your climate zone.
• Choose a garden site that has at least 8 hours of full sun each day, avoiding shaded locations.
• Prepare the soil and amend and fertilize as needed.
• Harvest fruits, vegetables and herbs at the correct stage of maturity. 

Anne-Marie Walker is a lifelong gardener and long-time UC Marin Master Gardener who has been certified by the University of California as a trainer for Sustainable Landscapes, has attended further training at the UC Arboretum and Public Garden at UC Davis, founded a UC award-winning program teaching third and fourth grade students about edible gardening and chaired a public garden maintained by UC Marin Master Gardeners. In addition, Anne-Marie has held positions in the UC Marin Master Gardeners organization and serves on Belvedere’s Parks and Open Space Committee.

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