Events

« Saturday March 14, 2009 »
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All About Planting a Spring Vegetable Garden Start: 9:00 am End: 11:00 am Mid-March is a great time to start planting vegetables in the soil! Master Gardener Bekah Stratton will discuss: recommended spring/summer vegetables; companion planting; raised beds; garden design; crop rotation; French Intensive method; planting edibles in flower beds; amendments and improvements for your soil; correct watering; plant protection, pests and diseases; and tending to the health of your garden. Free. No registration required. Growing Beautiful Roses Start: 10:00 am End: 12:00 pm Join us for a practical and informative talk on growing and caring for roses in your own home garden. Master Gardener Sharon McCray will teach the novice and experienced gardener about rose culture, how to plant, prune, prevent diseases, feed and care for them for many years of gorgeous blooms. To sign up for the workshop, phone the Erikson office during regular business hours at 408-723-6450 or email Ritab@metroed.net.