Adult Enrichment Spring Supplement Spring 2020 | Page 11

GARDEN Growing Apples in the Home Garden Would you like to grow apples in your own backyard? Learn how easy it is to select apple varieties appropriate for Minnesota; to plant, prune and maintain the trees for health and maximum yield; and to control insects and disease to ensure a bountiful harvest. Paul Richtman Date: Wed, Apr 1 Time: 6:30–8:30 pm Cost: $20 Class #: AEG3 Location: Stillwater Area High School, PAC–G113 New! Intro to Edible and Native Landscaping New! Grow Your Own Vegetables Learn how easy it is to grow your own vegetables, including tips on site selection, soil preparation, when to plant, garden design, and layout. Discuss the essentials of weed, disease and pest control techniques, composting, how to extend your growing season, and the best time to harvest. Paul Richtman Date: Wed, Apr 15 Time: 6:30–8:30 pm Cost: $20 Class #: AEG6 Location: Stillwater Area High School, PAC–G113 Get so much more from your property by working with nature and stacking the benefits that the landscape provides. This 3-session class will cover the fundamental considerations to make when selecting the right edible and native plantings for your property, and techniques to create low maintenance, productive gardens that fit your lifestyle while providing food for humans and wildlife. Learn how to analyze your property, make wise Community Garden Plot plant selections, and understand how to arrange and install plantings to age and produce Plant your garden in our yard! Individual successfully. Pete Widin plots are available at Cowern Garden, 2095 Margaret St. N., North St. Paul. Grow your Date: Tue, Apr 14–28 own vegetables and flowers in our 3 sessions chemical-free garden. Visit Time: 6:30–8:30 pm www.isd622.org/communitygarden Cost: $79 for details. Class #: AEG7 Location: Stillwater Area High School, PAC–G113 11