Adult Enrichment Spring Supplement Spring 2018 | Page 3

GARDEN
Backyard Fruits in Minnesota
Learn to select fruit varieties appropriate
for Minnesota, as well as 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
Date: Mon, Mar 26
Time: 6:30–8:30 pm
Cost: $20
Class #: AEG1
Location: Stillwater Area H.S., Media Ctr
Container Garden Designs
Successful Composting
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 H.S., G113
Composting converts waste plant material
and kitchen scraps 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 H.S., G113
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