Press Release

Metropolitan Education District 760 Hillsdale Ave San Jose, CA 95136 February 20, 2007 Joyce Monda, Public Information Officer 408-723-6461

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

MetroED's Upcoming World Garden Workshop Features Grafting Fruit Trees

The Metropolitan Adult Education Program (MAEP) is offering a new free-of-charge World Garden Workshop on Grafting and Propagation by Layering on March 17 at the Erikson Adult Center located at 4849 Pearl Ave, San Jose.

Master Gardener Bader Kudsi will speak to gardeners of all skill levels, on the methods of propagation through layering and the techniques and principles of grafting fruit trees during the free workshop from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, in room 18, across from MetroED's World Garden.

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 and ask to have your name added to the March World Garden Workshop list or email ritab@metroed.net.

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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.