For Immediate Release
May 9, 2008

Courses offered in agriculture and landscape this summer at UCR Extension

UCR Extension
Agriculture & Landscape Calendar
Summer 2008

HOME GARDENING

May 30 & 31, 2008
Growing Blueberries, Raspberries & Blackberries for Home Gardens, Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Location: UCR Extension, 1200 University Ave., Riverside. Fee: $59 (includes parking and a CD with resources).

July 18 & 19, 2008
Growing and Propagating Cacti and Succulents, Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Location: UCR Extension, 1200 University Ave., Riverside. Fee: $59 / $49 multiple enrollment discount (one person in two or more gardening courses or two or more people in one gardening course) (includes parking).

Aug. 22 & 23, 2008
Growing Plumerias, The Flowers of Love, Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Location: UCR Extension, 1200 University Ave., Riverside. Fee: $59 / $49 multiple enrollment discount (one person in two or more gardening courses or two or more people in one gardening course) (includes parking)

TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT

July 8, 2008
Math for Turfgrass and Landscape Managers. Final exam available on August 21. Online Course. Fee: $475 Note: Students will receive log-on instructions by e-mail prior to the start of class.

July 12-Aug. 9, 2008
Introduction to Chemistry for Environmental and Agricultural Professionals, Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Location: UCR Extension, 1200 University Ave., Riverside. Also online with a live webcast. Fee: $475.