KENT MASTER GARDENERS SPRING 2011 WORKSHOPS

Sow it. Grow it!

Tuesday, March 22 6:30 p.m.

Everyone can be successful when growing a vegetable garden.

We will give you some helpful tips and cover a variety of planting methods

to help you grow your most successful garden ever!

The Nitty Gritty of Soil and the Value of Compost

Thursday, March 31 6:30 p.m.

A garden needs good soil and what better than to use your kitchen and yard waste

as a source of organic matter to improve your soil. In this workshop, you will learn what

garden soil is composed of, how to improve the quality of your soil and different approaches

to composting. This knowledge is so much fun that even the kids will enjoy composting!

All supplies and step-by-step handouts will be provided. To help understand your soil,

please bring two cups of garden soil in a one quart jar with a screw on lid.

Children are welcome to attend with their parents.

Tomato Growing School

Wednesday, April 6 6:30 p.m.

Please join us to go deeper into the science and art of the most popular

and nutritious garden vine. Starting with seed germination thru the proper

way to remove fruit from the vine, we will give you practical guidance

and inside tips. We'll discuss varieties, fertilizers and problem solving.

All tomato aficionados should save this date.

Container Vegetable Gardening

Thursday, April 14 6:30 p.m.

Don't you just love the taste of just picked tomatoes and other vegetables! If you want to

grow vegetables, but your space is limited, consider growing them in containers.

This workshop will show you how.

Beauty and the Beets

The Art of the Potager

Tuesday, May 3 1:30 p.m.

This workshop will explore the history and design elements of this

ancient art of combining vegetables and flower gardening in artistic designs.

Curb Appeal Containers

Tuesday, May 31 1:30 p.m.

Front porch containers give your home curb appeal. Set some great ideas

on how to make lovely containers,. add to the appearance of your home.

You must pre-register by calling
(302) 730-4000

All classes are free and will be held at the
University of Delaware,Cooperative Extension,
Paradee Center, 69 Transportation Circle,Dover.
We are located just south of the Delaware Dept of Transportation on Bay Road (Rt. 113).
Please call if you need directions or have special needs