Press Release

Metropolitan Education District 760 Hillsdale Ave San Jose, CA 95136 September 05, 2007 Joyce Monda, Public Information Officer 408-723-6461

Contact: Michelle Alaimo Public Information Office (408) 723-6464 malaimo@metroed.net

Learn the latest Dirt at MetroED’s Upcoming World Garden

Get the latest word on healthy dirt at Metropolitan Adult Education Program’s (MAEP) new free-of-charge World Garden Workshop on September 29 at the Erikson Adult Center located at 4849 Pearl Ave, San Jose.

Master Gardener Sharon McCray will teach gardeners about the most important element in any garden, dirt! McCray founded the Home Composting Education Program in Santa Clara County and has been teaching gardeners about soil for 10 years.

The free workshop is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., rain or shine, in room 18, across from MetroED’s World Garden. McCray will speak to gardeners, of all skill levels, about analyzing their soil, understanding soil pH and how to improve the health and quality of your home garden’s soil to produce bountiful crops and beautiful flowers.

The World Garden is located on the southwestern edge of the Erikson Adult Center campus. Look for the redwood trees and the greenhouse roof after entering the fenced parking lot on Minas Drive, off of Pearl Avenue.

To register for the free workshop, call 723-6450 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and ask to have your name added to the September 29 World Garden Workshop list, or email 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 career technical, academic and community programs.

MetroED annually provides more than 30,000 diverse students with the skills to help them be productive, income-earning and tax-paying contributors to Silicon Valley.