Learning for All Catalog Winter Spring 2020 | Page 20

Garden The Art of Pruning Trees and Shrubs Pruning a tree in its formative years is best for a long life. In this class you will gain an understanding of tree growth habits and learn why, how, and when you can do corrective pruning. Learn care and pruning techniques for shade trees, evergreens, and fruit trees as well as methods to prune and rejuvenate ! overgrown shrubs and raspberries. Paul Richtman NEW Backyard Date: Mon, Mar 16 Time: 6:30–8:30 pm Cost: $20 Class #: AEG5 Location: Stillwater Area High School, PAC–G113 ! NEW Design a Garden Room A garden room uses vegetation to form the walls of an outdoor living space. Get artistic with design fundamentals and create secluded spaces within your landscape. Maximize the potential and manage the challenges—one room at a time. Discover your plant palette by choosing the right plants for each space. Bring photos of your landscape projects for class discussion. Carolin Dittman Date: Thu, Mar 19 Time: 6:00–8:00 pm Cost: $19 Class #: AEG1 Location: Skyview, 202 Fruits in Minnesota Would you like to grow apples, strawberries, raspberries, and other fruit in your own backyard? Learn to select fruit varieties appropriate for Minnesota; to plant, prune and maintain the plants for health and maximum yield; and to control insects and disease. You will learn about blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and apples in detail, and touch on cherries, plums, and grapes. Paul Richtman Date: Wed, Mar 25 Time: 6:30–8:30 pm Cost: $20 Class #: AEG2 Location: Stillwater Area High School, PAC–G113 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 20 DISTRICT 622 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | WWW.ISD622.ORG/CE