Press Release

Metropolitan Education District 760 Hillsdale Ave San Jose, CA 95136 November 21, 2008

Contact: Michelle Alaimo Communication Specialist (408) 723-6464 malaimo@metroed.net

Learn How to Graft Fruit Trees at the December MAEP World Garden Workshop

Learn how to Graft Fruit Trees at Metropolitan Adult Education Program’s (MAEP) World Garden Workshop on December 13, at the Erikson Adult Center located at 4849 Pearl Ave, San Jose.

Master Gardener Bader Kudsi will teach gardeners of all skill levels how to graft different varieties of fruit trees and how to prolong the harvesting season. Kudsi has taught grafting techniques for the Master Gardeners throughout Santa Clara County.

The free workshop will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., in the MAEP Erikson Adult Center Auditorium.

To register for the free workshop, call 723-6450 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and ask to have your name added to the December World Garden Workshop list, or email your name and phone number to ritab@metroed.net. Sign-up early, space is limited.

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MetroED is the largest career-oriented educational organization in Santa Clara County, comprised of high school and adult occupational, academic and community programs.

MetroED annually provides 50,000 diverse students with the skills to help them be productive, income-earning and tax-paying contributors to Silicon Valley.