Minnehaha Master Gardeners Vegetable Gardening 101 Classes

In collaboration with the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum, the Minnehaha Master Gardeners are once again excited to host the FREE Vegetable Gardening 101 class series this April. The first 4 Thursdays in April will bring a progressive class series from initial preparation and planning of your garden to care, maintenance, and even problem-solving. Set yourself up for a successful vegetable garden with Master Gardeners, Jerry Mills and Sarah Linneman.

You can choose to attend one, two, three, or all four sessions!

Session 1 – The Dirt: April 2, 6:00-7:30pm

· Selecting the Garden Site

· Understanding Your Soil

· Preparing the Soil

· What Type of Garden

· Determining the Proper Size

Session 2 – The Plot: April 9, 6:00-7:30pm

· What to Plant

· When to Plant

· Arranging the Garden

· Gardening in Small Spaces/Containers

· Choosing Seeds

· Transplant Selection and Planting

· Understanding Vegetable Types

Session 3 – Too Mulch H20, April 16, 6:00-7:30pm

· Proper Watering

· What is Mulch and How to Use It

· Making Compost

· Proper Time to Harvest

Session 4 – What Could Possibly Go Wrong: April 23, 6:00-7:30pm

· Managing Insects

· Managing Disease

· Deep Dive Into Soils & Soil Nutrients

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum and East Sioux Falls Historic Site, 1900 South Perry Place, Sioux Falls, United States

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