Adult Enrichment Spring Supplement Spring 2018 | Page 3

GARDEN Backyard Fruits in Minnesota Learn to select fruit varieties appropriate for Minnesota, as well as to plant, prune and maintain the plants for health and maximum yield and to control insects and disease. You will learn about blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and apples in detail, and touch on cherries, plums, and grapes. Paul Richtman Date: Mon, Mar 26 Time: 6:30–8:30 pm Cost: $20 Class #: AEG1 Location: Stillwater Area H.S., Media Ctr Container Garden Designs Successful Composting Create a lush, healthy, long-lasting and colorful container garden that adds pizzazz to your property. Whether you are a novice or experienced gardener, come learn how to get started on finding fast-growing vigorous nursery quality plants with season-long colors. A detailed handout is provided. Michelle Mero-Reidel Date: Tue, Apr 3 Time: 7:00–8:45 pm Cost: $20 Class #: AEG2 Location: Stillwater Area H.S., G113 Composting converts waste plant material and kitchen scraps to a very useful organic soil amendment known as "black gold!" The finished compost can be used as mulch or as a soil amendment to improve garden soil. Learn how to build, maintain and troubleshoot a compost pile. Paul Richtman Date: Tue, Mar 27 Time: 6:30–7:30 pm Cost: $15 Class #: AEG6 Location: Stillwater Area H.S., G113 3