Learning for All Catalog Winter Spring 2018 | Page 18

Garden
The Art of Pruning
Trees & Shrubs
Growing Vegetables at Home
Learn how easy it is to grow your
own vegetables, including tips on
site selection, soil preparation, when
to plant, garden design and layout.
Discuss the essentials of weed,
disease and pest control techniques,
composting, how to extend your
growing season and the best time to
harvest. Paul Richtman
Pruning your tree in the formative
years is best for a long life.
Understand tree growth habits
and learn why, how and when you
can do corrective pruning. Learn
techniques to care for and prune
shade trees, evergreens and fruit
trees. Discussion includes methods
to prune and rejuvenate your
overgrown shrubs and trim back
raspberries. Paul Richtman
Date: Thu, Mar 15
Time: 6:30–8:30 pm
Cost: $20
Class #: AEG7
Location: Stillwater Area High

School, G113
Date: Wed, Mar 7
Time: 6:00–8:30 pm
Cost: $20
Class #: AEG5
Location: Stillwater Area High

School, G113
Winter Sowing your Plants
for Spring
Come join Master Gardeners
as they provide instructions via
demonstration and presentation
for how to make your own winter
sowing kit. A list of plants and
materials for a successful outcome
will be provided. Bonnie Frain
Date: Thu, Mar 8
Time: 7:00–8:30 pm
Cost: $20
Class #: AEG8
Location: Stillwater Area High

School, G113
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Backyard Fruits in Minnesota
Would you like to grow apples,
strawberries, raspberries and other
fruit in your own backyard? Learn
to select fruit varieties appropriate
for Minnesota; 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
Successful Composting
Composting converts waste plant
material and kitchen scraps (grass
clippings and leaves) 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 High

School, G113

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NEW Container Garden
Designs
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 High

School, G113
Date: Mon, Mar 26
Time: 6:30–8:30 pm
Cost: $20
Class #: AEG1
Location: Stillwater Area High

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