An increasing interest in consuming local food has sparked an increased interest in learning how to grow some food in the backyard. CCEFM's Master Gardeners will teach you the basics in this four-part series of classes beginning on February 18th. Sign up now.
All classes in this four-part series will be on the third Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m., at the Extension office. Light refreshments will be available.
February: Seed starting. Learn about choosing the mix, creating the perfect environment, and timing seed starting. We’ll also talk about which plants are better off purchased from a greenhouse!
March: Fruit tree pruning: learn how to get started, how to renovate old trees, and some unique techniques such as espalier.
April: Vegetable gardening, part 1: Learn some soil basics, how to locate the garden, types of vegetable gardens, and the best plants to grow in the beginning garden
May: Vegetable gardening, part 2: Learn about planting the garden, including spacing, pre-planting preparation, and putting plants in the ground, plus full season care including fertilizing and controlling common pests.
The cost of each talk is $5, or you can pay $15 for all 4 classes. If you are not able to pay for the classes, you exchange one hour of volunteer time with the Master Gardeners for entry into all four classes. To register for one or all of the classes, call 518-762-3909 x 101.
