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home NEW | Pruning Tips for Your Home Landscape The best time for pruning most trees and shrubs is early spring before they break winter dormancy, and this is the best time to plan your pruning project. Using the proper tools, techniques and purpose, this landscape chore can be mastered by you, the homeowner. Come to this presentation with a sketch of your landscape, some pictures and a list of questions, and go home with a plan. Class fee: $25. w Mar 10 | 6:30-8:30 pm | 1 Session Th | Northdale MS | AL077-3C75-W1 | Tessman NEW | Starting Herb, Vegetable & Flower Seeds at Home Starting herbs, vegetables, and flowers from seeds is both challenging and satisfying. Try varieties not commonly available, grow heirloom seeds collected and shared and focus on organically grown plants. We will discuss buying and sharing seeds, starting mixes and containers, timing and light requirements, watering, fertilizing, and transplanting to gardens and containers. Class will include a presentation on growing cool weather and warm weather plants in Minnesota. Class fee: $25. w Feb 18 | 6:30-8:30 pm | 1 Session Th | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3C69-W1 | Tessman The Art of Bonsai 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 $30 paid to instructor at class includes tree, soil, wire and pot. Class fee: $35. Build your skills with adult basic education classes Metro North ABE offers free classes for adults. Classes are offered days/evenings at various locations and are taught by professionals. • Learn English (ESL) • Earn a high school diploma • Prepare for the GED test • Study for United States Citizenship • Build basic skills in math, reading, and writing • Basic computer skills • Post-secondary prep • Work skill development Monday – Friday daytime and evening classes For more information call 763-783-4870 w May 12 & May 19 | 7-9:30 pm | 2 Sessions Th | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-3C72-W1 | Flood www.discovercommunityed.com | 763-506-5766 | 2016 WINTER 21