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Interested in gardening, but don’t know where to start? Join Naturalist Amber and several local gardening experts, for a four-part series, split up between seasons, to learn all you need to know starting out! Register for one session or all four—those who attend all four will receive a gift card to a local greenhouse!
Non-beginner gardeners also welcomed, as our experts from Mustard Seed Farms can answer more in-depth questions, too.
Registration IS required in advance for each session! See details below.
More details and registration for each session, linked here:
🔗www.mycountyparks.com/County/Story/Park/McFarland-Park/Events/25519/Gardening-for-Beginners-Series.aspx
*Need financial assistance? Ask about NatureConnect for 75% off the cost of program registrations, no questions asked. DM us or call 515.232.2516.
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Part 1
Saturday, Jan. 25: (CANCELLED)
The first session is all about gathering the info and tools you need to get started in the winter, designing and preparing your garden, soil health, indoor seed preparation.
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Part 2
Saturday, Apr. 6:
Co-Host Kate Solko with Root to Rise Farm (Ames) will join us to teach about planting, best practices for maintaining a healthy garden, tools to make gardening tasks more efficient. And more! Register by Apr 4.
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Part 3
Saturday, June 28:
We'll discuss garden tending, watering, weeding, diseases that might affect your plants, harvest techniques and tasty recipes.
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Part 4
Saturday, Sept. 13: Fall harvest and preserving the harvest. Bring in produce to swap with other participants, too! We'll also learn about the basics to canning and preserving your leftover produce. Register by Sept. 11.
*Need financial assistance? Ask about NatureConnect for 75% off the cost of program registrations, no questions asked. DM us or call 515.232.2516.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
56461 180th St, Ames, IA, United States, Iowa 50010, 56461 180th St, Ames, IA 50010-9451, United States,Gilbert, Iowa
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