What: Beginner Gardening Series
When: Tuesday Night, February 21, through April 10, 2012
Where: Easton Area Community Center 901 Washington Street
Free Classes will be held on Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Schedule: Dinner 6:30 to 7:00
Class 7:00 to 8:00
Questions and discussion 8:00 to 8:30
Class Schedule: classes are taught by Penn State Master Gardeners
- 1. Introduction to Gardening 2/21 Welcome and Introductions. Information about WWNP’s community and backyard gardening program. Getting Started
- 2. Planning and Design 2/28
Planning where to put your garden is the first step to success, do you have good sun exposure and access to water? This class will teach the basics of design and planning.
- 3. How to Make Compost 3/6
Compost adds beneficial microbes and enriches the soil. Everyone can make their own compost. Here’s how!
- 4. Soil Preparation and Soil Testing 3/13
Preparing your garden soil is the first step in successful vegetable gardening. Learn how to test your soil and understand the results.
- 5. Seeds and Transplants 3/20
Buying plants for your garden can be costly, learn how to start your own plants from seed and how to care for and transplant them successfully to your garden
- 6. Bug Begone (IPM) 3/27
Your plants are in and your garden is flourishing, but wait, what is that little yellow and black striped bug on the cucumbers? This class will tell you how to check for bug problems before they get out of hand and what to do about them.
- 7. Garden maintenance 4/3
How to keep going over the long haul and still enjoy the fruits of your labors.
- Growing Flowers and Using Containers 4/10
You don’t need to have a big space to grow a garden, learn how to successfully use containers. Flowers attract beneficial insects to the garden and add diversity, beauty and color.
Why: Community and backyard gardens are a way to get involved with your community, live healthier, and create a better environment.
You don’t need to know how to be a gardener to do it. People of all levels of experience are welcome, and that includes kids.
The West Ward Neighborhood Partnership is offering classes to teach people the basics of gardening. If you want to start gardening, but don’t know how, these classes will help you get started.
Sign up now by calling or emailing Sophia Feller,
Urban Agriculture Coordinator 610-515-0891 or sfeller@caclv.org to register. Childcare will be provided. Registration is limited with priority given to West Ward residents.
Don’t delay – Sign up today!