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NEW | Upholstery Step One -Tear-back and Document
Take the first step in learning how to repurpose that old chair or simple ottoman . Instructor and professional upholsterer , Cynthia Bleskachek , will provide you guidance along the way to help you “ tear-back ” or remove upholstery from your chair or ottoman . Learn the benefits to documenting your steps for a proper tear-back . Individualized advice and recommendations will be provided . See website for supply list . Class fee : $ 45 .
w Feb 22 | 6 - 9 pm | 1 Session W | Northdale MS | AL077-3C58-W1 | Bleskachek
LAWN & GARDEN
Culinary Herb Gardening
Culinary herbs are aromatics we use to create healthy , flavorful dishes making even ordinary food tingle the taste buds . Join University of Minnesota Extension Services Master Gardener , Mary Tessman , for an evening learning about herbs that are ideal for growing in pots and raised beds . Discover ways to harvest at maximum flavor , learn a few cooking tips and how to use herbs fresh , dried or frozen . Class fee : $ 25 . w Mar 28 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session T | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3C70-W1 | Tessman
NEW | Love Your Lawn-Fertilization , Pest Prevention and Planting
Learn how to make your lawn outshine others . Join instructor and industry expert , Tom Tidrick , in this informative class that will teach you general lawn and garden care . Topics include establishing a healthy lawn , pest control , and proper selection of trees and shrubs for your space . Bring your questions and leave with the knowledge to make your lawn the best yet . Class fee : $ 29 . w Mar 30 | 6 - 8 pm | 1 Session Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3C67-W1 | Tidrick
Mushrooms For Your Gardens
Discover how gourmet and medicinal mushrooms can become a part of your gardens and landscapes . Mushrooms are able to compliment and enhance the growth of flowers and vegetables . They may also be used to recycle landscape scraps and organic waste . Ron Spinosa , instructor and past president of the Minnesota Mycological Society , will illustrate the essential role of fungi for healthy landscapes , gardens , and ecosystems . Class fee : $ 29 . w Mar 8 | 7 - 9 pm | 1 Session W | Roosevelt MS | AL077-3C66-W1 | Spinosa
NEW | Vegetable Gardening : Seeds to Harvest
Beginning your garden can be challenging and confusing , even for those with experience . You will focus on site selection for your garden , how determine the planting dates for cool and warm season vegetables , understanding soil and pest management , and how to harvest your vegetables . Make your next garden the best yet ! Class fee : $ 25 . w Mar 6 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Session ( s ) M | Northdale MS | AL077-3C69-W1 | Tessman
The Art of Bonsai
Explore the ancient art of bonsai – your own tree in miniature . This hands-on course will take away the mystique and show you how to create , maintain and shape your own tree . You ’ ll be guided through the creation of your own bonsai tree in class . Instructor , Lionel Flood , is the past president of the Minnesota Bonsai Society . Supply fee of $ 35 paid to instructor at class includes tree , soil , wire and pot . Class fee : $ 35 . w Mar 2 & Mar 9 | 7 - 9:30 pm | 2 Sessions Th | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3C72-W1 | Flood
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