Gardening is a great activity that can be done at home, and ΒιΆΉΣ³» Extension is offering online courses to teach gardening basics. This April, Extension's Grow Your Own, ΒιΆΉΣ³»! Program will livestream eight classes statewide to help those who want to get on a path to more sustainable, local, healthy living by growing and preserving more of their own food.
“With all of the challenges over the last year, many people have had the opportunity to focus on pursuits closer to home,” Chad Morris, Extension Commercial Horticulture Program coordinator, said. “A great example is the production of fruit and vegetables right here in northern ΒιΆΉΣ³». The Grow Your Own, ΒιΆΉΣ³»! class series provides numerous tips and strategies for home food production, and we are happy to offer it again this spring.”
The series of workshops will run 6 - 8 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 6 - 29. The workshops will provide gardeners and those interested in growing healthy foods with a back-to-the-basics guide to producing bountiful harvests in ΒιΆΉΣ³». The topics will include:
- April 6: Starting Plants From Seed
- April 8: Growing Berries 101
- April 13: Gardening in Northern ΒιΆΉΣ³» Soils
- April 15: Nutrients and Fertilizers
- April 20: The Art and Science of Hot Composting
- April 22: Lower-Risk Pesticide Products and Practices
- April 27: Cover Crops for Backyard Gardens
- April 29: Saving Seeds From Your Garden
. Residents must register for every class they wish to attend. All workshops are free of charge and will be held through Zoom connection.
Persons in need of special accommodations or assistance should email Morris or call 775-336-0249 at least three days prior to the first day of the course they plan to attend.
