- Tomato expert Dave Freed to present on planting and watering systems to maximize plant harvests
- Informational event teaches sustainable techniques using self-watering containers
WHAT: Local residents will gather at the Coastkeeper Garden to master the art of self-watering, planting and pollination techniques to substantially improve garden harvests with tips from tomato expert, Dave Freed – also known as “Dave the Tomato Guy.”
WHY: Dave developed a unique watering system to produce more than 50 pounds of tomatoes from a single plant, which can be applied to most household vegetables. With their new skills, these gardeners can grow prize tomatoes and other vegetables without wasting water.
WHEN: Saturday, February 2, 2019, at 10 a.m.
WHERE: Coastkeeper Garden (8520 E. Santiago Canyon Road, Orange CA 92869)
Orange County Coastkeeper is a member of the International Waterkeeper Alliance, which has 236 different independent programs across 29 countries.
Founded in 1999, the mission of Coastkeeper is to protect and promote sustainable water resources that are swimmable, drinkable, and fishable. Coastkeeper is a nonprofit clean water organization that serves as a proactive steward of our fresh- and saltwater ecosystems. We work collaboratively with diverse groups in the public and private sectors to achieve healthy, accessible, and sustainable water resources for the region.
We implement innovative, effective programs in education, advocacy, restoration, research, enforcement, and conservation.
For more information, visit www.coastkeeper.org or call 714-850-1965.
