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Hydroponic Gardening The Very Easy Way Back Yard Chickens for Beginners
Larry Cipolla, master gardener and author, will show you how
to create one of the oldest and most proven hydroponic
systems which can be used both indoors and outdoors for
growing veggies and herbs year-round. Through step-by-step
presentation and hands-on work, you will construct and take
home a hydroponic system that does not require pumps, tubing,
special filtration or electricity. Supply fee of $48 paid to instructor
at class. Bring a bag lunch, a drill, and a two-inch hole saw if you
have one. Class fee: $25. Did you know chickens are omnivores, great composters, eat
insects and make excellent pets? Learn flock starting basics and
how to maintain a healthy flock. Topics include breed selection,
brooding, coop options and general care. Learn how easy it is to
get started with your chicks! Instructor, Tom Tidrick, has over 30
years of poultry experience. Class fee: $29.
w Apr 4 | 10 am - 2 pm | 1 Session
Sa | Northdale MS | AL077-3C65-S1 | Cipolla Intro to Art of Bonsai
Herbs in the Garden & In the Kitchen
Herbs, the culinary ones - basil, rosemary, dill, oregano, thyme,
marjoram, and parsley, to name a few - belong in every ‘kitchen
pantry’ and on every kitchen table. Learn techniques for
growing these in your garden or on your deck. Discover the best
harvesting and preserving methods so fresh or preserved herbs
are at hand for every day meals. This presentation will include
a tasting session, the basics of cooking with herbs and some
recipes to get you started. Class fee: $25.
w May 20 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session
W | Roosevelt MS | AL077-3C70-S1 | Tessman
Love Your Lawn Fertilization-Pest Prevention
and Planting
Learn how to make your lawn outshine others. Join instructor and
industry expert, Tom Tidrick, in this informative class that will teach
you general lawn and garden care. Topics include establishing
a healthy lawn, pest control and proper selection of trees and
shrubs for your space. Bring your questions and leave with the
knowledge to make your lawn the best yet. Class fee: $29.
w Apr 23 | 6 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session
Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3C54-S1 | Tidrick
Explore the ancient art of bonsai – your own tree in miniature.
This hands-on course will take away the mystique and show
you how to create, maintain and shape your own tree. You’ll be
guided through the creation of your own bonsai tree in class.
Instructor, Lionel Flood is the past president of the Minnesota
Bonsai Society. Supply fee of $40 paid to instructor at class.
Class fee: $39.
w May 7 & May 14 | 7 - 9:30 pm | 2 Sessions
Th | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3C72-S1 | Flood
did you know?
Many UCare members can receive up
to a $15 discount on most Community
Education classes.
Contact Community
Education for
further information.
w Apr 16 | 6 - 8 pm | 1 Session
Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3C67-S1 | Tidrick
www.discovercommunityed.com | 763-506-5766 | 2020 SPRING/SUMMER
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