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Gardening Field Days: Site preparation and planting methods

Are you currently gardening, or would you like to start? University of Minnesota Clay County Extension is hosting a series of in-person, hands-on class sessions that will give participants garden experiences for a successful growing season.

Four monthly class sessions will address seasonal topics for growing a home-use vegetable or flower garden.

Classes meet on the following dates from 9 a.m. to noon:

  • Wednesday, May 28: Site preparation and planting methods
  • Monday, June 23: Plant supports, pruning, watering methods and fertilizing
  • Monday, July 21: Pest management, pruning for air movement and harvest
  • Monday, August 18: Harvest, fall preparation and food preservation

Register for all four sessions or pick the dates that work best for you.

Cost

  • $25 per session
  • $80 for all four sessions

Registration

You will be able to choose specific sessions or select all 4 sessions at registration.

Register

Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.

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