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NEW | Upholstery Step One-Tear-back and Document
Take the first step in learning how to repurpose that old chair or simple ottoman. Instructor and professional upholsterer, Cynthia Bleskachek, will provide you guidance along the way to help you“ tear-back” or remove upholstery from your chair or ottoman. Learn the benefits to documenting your steps for a proper tear-back. Individualized advice and recommendations will be provided. See website for supply list. Class fee: $ 45.
w Feb 22 | 6- 9 pm | 1 Session W | Northdale MS | AL077-3C58-W1 | Bleskachek
LAWN & GARDEN
Culinary Herb Gardening
Culinary herbs are aromatics we use to create healthy, flavorful dishes making even ordinary food tingle the taste buds. Join University of Minnesota Extension Services Master Gardener, Mary Tessman, for an evening learning about herbs that are ideal for growing in pots and raised beds. Discover ways to harvest at maximum flavor, learn a few cooking tips and how to use herbs fresh, dried or frozen. Class fee: $ 25. w Mar 28 | 6:30- 8:30 pm | 1 Session T | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3C70-W1 | Tessman
NEW | 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 Mar 30 | 6- 8 pm | 1 Session Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-3C67-W1 | Tidrick
Mushrooms For Your Gardens
Discover how gourmet and medicinal mushrooms can become a part of your gardens and landscapes. Mushrooms are able to compliment and enhance the growth of flowers and vegetables. They may also be used to recycle landscape scraps and organic waste. Ron Spinosa, instructor and past president of the Minnesota Mycological Society, will illustrate the essential role of fungi for healthy landscapes, gardens, and ecosystems. Class fee: $ 29. w Mar 8 | 7- 9 pm | 1 Session W | Roosevelt MS | AL077-3C66-W1 | Spinosa
NEW | Vegetable Gardening: Seeds to Harvest
Beginning your garden can be challenging and confusing, even for those with experience. You will focus on site selection for your garden, how determine the planting dates for cool and warm season vegetables, understanding soil and pest management, and how to harvest your vegetables. Make your next garden the best yet! Class fee: $ 25. w Mar 6 | 6:30- 8:30 pm | Session( s) M | Northdale MS | 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 $ 35 paid to instructor at class includes tree, soil, wire and pot. Class fee: $ 35. w Mar 2 & Mar 9 | 7- 9:30 pm | 2 Sessions Th | Champlin Park HS | AL077-3C72-W1 | Flood
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