Master Gardener Classes February 2011

Soils and Fertilizers Saturday, February 5: 9 a.m. – noon


Master Gardeners Shilo Nielsen and Cindy Young will share information on the one essential to achieving a beautiful garden; a healthy, fertile soil. This class will discuss the “whats” and “whys” of soil and what steps gardeners can take to improve the health and productivity of their soil. The course will emphasize the message that healthy soil means healthier plants.

Location: Veterans Memorial Bldg. – 130 Placerville Drive, Placerville

Weather & Climate for Foothill Gardening Saturday, February 12: 9 a.m. – noon

Join Master Gardener Steve Savage as he presents critical climatic factors affecting your garden and dictating suitability of planting in your location. Topics included are micro-climates and frost dates

Location: Bethel-Delfino Ag. Bldg. – 311 Fair Lane, Placerville

Beekeeping Saturday, February 19: 9 a.m. – noon

Bees are a critical part of gardening in El Dorado County – without them we wouldn’t be able to enjoy many of our fruits and vegetables. But bees are under threat of disappearing from our landscape because of the inappropriate use of pesticides. Master Gardener Sharlet Elms will discuss how to raise bees and handle them safely.

Location: Veterans Memorial Bldg. – 130 Placerville Drive, Placerville

Spring & Summer Vegetables Saturday, February 26: 9 a.m. – noon

It's time to prepare the garden for the delicious spring and summer vegetables. Master Gardener Zach Dowell will discuss garden plant selection, planting times, garden site selection, soil preparation, proper seed planting techniques, and pest management.

Location: Veterans Memorial Bldg. – 130 Placerville Drive, Placerville