Adult Enrichment Spring Supplement Spring 2018 | Page 4

GARDEN
Growing Blueberries in Your Backyard NEW! Are You Ready to Go Native?
It's a wonder more people don't grow
these carefree, long-lived, disease and
insect-free shrubs. Learn site requirements,
soil preparation, cultivars for our climate,
buying plants, pruning and seasonal
protection from birds, rabbits and winter.
Paul Richtman
Date: Wed, Apr 4
Time: 6:30–8:00 pm
Cost: $20
Class #: AEG3
Location: Stillwater Area H.S., G113
Growing Fragrant Plants and
Preserving Their Essence
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Most gardeners consider color and form
when they select flowering plants but
fragrance is often overlooked or forgotten.
Learn how to identify and grow the most
fragrant plants and preserve their essence
by drying them and making oils, lotions and
teas. Simple recipes provided. Bob Bystrom
Date: Thu, Apr 5
Time: 6:30–8:30 pm
Cost: $20
Class #: AEG4
Location: Stillwater Area H.S., G113
Diverse, eco-friendly native landscapes
provide habitat for pollinators and wildlife.
They consist of a plant community that is
adapted to a specific environment. The
right plant palette matched to your site
conditions will need less irrigation and
fertilization–saving you time and money.
Bring photos of your yard and landscape
projects. Carolin Dittman
Date: Sat, Apr 14
Time: 9:00–11:00 am
Cost: $19
Class #: AEG9
Location: Skyview, 202
NEW! Roots and Sprouts:
An Intergenerational Garden
Roots and Sprouts is an intergenerational
garden opportunity for young and not so
young, experienced and inexperienced
gardeners to come together to plant,
weed, harvest, eat, and learn. Each week
will highlight a seasonal veggie and
activity. When it's time to harvest, each
participant will go home with treats from
our community efforts!
Community Education
Date: Wed, Jun 13–Aug 29 no class July 4

(11 sessions)
Time: 9:00–11:00 am
Cost: FREE, please preregister
Class #: YESUM8
Location: Carver Community Garden