Evergreen H&G Showplace, in conjunction with The Joyful Gardener, Jeanne Cope, announces a new course of study in raised gardening for beginners.
EVERGREEN SCHOOL OF GARDENING
“BEGIN GARDENING FROM THE GROUND UP”
A new class series for gardeners of all ages and skills designed for gardeners new to the area and gardeners who wish to move their skills into today’s easy, simple, low maintenance and high harvest methods of gardening.
Course consists of 2 classes on 2 consecutive Saturday mornings:
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Class Time 10AM
1413 Riverport Road, Kingsport TN
2 – 1.5 hour classes
Week 1
Locate and plan your garden
- Locate and plan your garden
- Make and install a raised bed
- Fill your bed with proper soil
- Start seeds and plant vegetable plants
Week 2
- Select tools – small, simple and easy to use
- Grow and harvest
- Vertical gardening
- Harvest fresh food year round
- Special gardens and gardeners
Registration includes a 4 ft X 4 ft raised bed, soil, organic fertilizer, garden seeds and plants and instructions for both classes.
Early registration required. Class cost: $75
Register online at www.eGardenplace.com
or call 423 245 4769
Textbook needed: All New Square Foot Gardening, 2005
By Mel Bartholomew – Available at your favorite bookseller
Taught by Jeanne Cope, Lifetime Master Gardener
