Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Master Gardener Classes March 2011

Propagation I Saturday, March 5: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.


The various methods of propagating plants will be taught by Master Gardeners Gail Fulbeck & Debbie Hillel. Discussion will be held about how, when and under what conditions seeds should be germinated, perennials divided and cuttings taken. There will be hands-on demonstrations.

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

Backyard Chickens Saturday, March 12: 9 a.m. – noon


You might ask, why raise chickens? Join Master Gardener Thorne Barrager as he talks about how easy and inexpensive it is to maintain chickens, how they provide chemical-free bug and weed control in a garden, and manufacture one of the world’s best fertilizers.

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

Organic Gardening I Saturday, March 19: 9 a.m. – noon


Learn to create a healthy natural environment in your garden. Master Gardener Virginia Feagans will teach you how to have a productive garden without the use of inorganic fertilizers or synthetic pesticides. She will discuss how to group plants and how to encourage natural predators.

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

Organic Gardening II Saturday, March 26: 9 a.m. – noon


Master Gardener Virginia Feagans will continue last week’s presentation on organic gardening methods. This class will cover how to take care of your soil organically

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

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