Upcoming Spring Gardening Classes in the County
Feb 20, 2019 02:42PM ● By EditorPhoto: U of Minnesota Extension
Media release from Cook County - February 20, 2019
Media release from Cook County - February 20, 2019
Seedy Characters: Vegetable Container Gardening
Do you have limited space but still want to grow some vegetables? Container gardening is a great way to learn about growing vegetables with a limited investment.
Hillary will take you through the steps of growing vegetables in containers. Bring a selection of seeds home to start your garden this year!
Thursday, March 28 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. CC Community Center
Cost is $10
Instructor is U of M Extension Master Gardener Hillary Freeman
Do you have limited space but still want to grow some vegetables? Container gardening is a great way to learn about growing vegetables with a limited investment.
Hillary will take you through the steps of growing vegetables in containers. Bring a selection of seeds home to start your garden this year!
Thursday, March 28 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. CC Community Center
Cost is $10
Instructor is U of M Extension Master Gardener Hillary Freeman
Plant Propagation
There are a number of techniques you can use to propagate plants using asexual techniques. This class will go over some of the basics and then give you the opportunity to start some plants to take home using the procedures you learn. Join us for a fun morning!
Friday, April 19 10:00 a.m. to Noon CC Community Center
Cost is $10
Instructors are U of M Extension Master Gardeners Sally Berg & Diane Booth
There are a number of techniques you can use to propagate plants using asexual techniques. This class will go over some of the basics and then give you the opportunity to start some plants to take home using the procedures you learn. Join us for a fun morning!
Friday, April 19 10:00 a.m. to Noon CC Community Center
Cost is $10
Instructors are U of M Extension Master Gardeners Sally Berg & Diane Booth
Fruits for Cook County
We have been trialing a number of fruits in Cook County and will be talking about those fruits that have done well. Lists of different fruits together with those that need pollinators will all be part of our fruit discussion. Join us for an afternoon of fun and learning!
Friday, April 19 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. CC Community Center
Cost is $10
Instructor is Diane Booth, Cook County Extension
To sign up for any of the classes, please feel free to call the Extension office at 218-387-3015. You can also return an email to [email protected] .
We look forward to getting everyone started on gardening projects this spring!