Saturday, February 16, 2013

Spring Prep and Spring Classes

Hello Gardeners!

I hope you're all enjoying this gorgeous weather. We've ordered spring plants for everyone (courtesy of Tarrant Area Food Bank), and Kern and I will be at the garden tomorrow, Sunday February 17, at 5:00 p.m. with seeds for anyone who is interested.  Be on the lookout for a spring class on Square Foot Gardening, taught by Mike Mullins. I've also included an upcoming schedule for spring classes through the Tarrant County Master Gardeners association (please see below).

I've heard from many of you to reserve your beds, but I still need confirmations from a few more. Please let me know if you plan to garden with us this spring--it'll be a blast!

Also, our plant seedlings will arrive in March, so now is the time to prep your beds. Compost and dead and/or non-producing plants (disease-free, please) and remove all weeds. We've got a pile of soil next to the pumpkin patch that you're welcome to use to fill in any missing soil. We'll also have soil amendments ready when our spring plants arrive. If you've decided not to garden with us this spring, please make your bed ready for the next gardener so they can begin gardening with a fresh bed.

Many thanks for all you do!

Cheers,
Britta

Tarrant County Master Gardener Classes in March @ The Resource Connection of Tarrant County

To register contact       Billie Hammack          
Please pre-register for classes you wish to attend; payment for class may be made on the day of the class, cash or checks only, payable to TCMGA
Saturday, March 2, 2013        10 am – 12 noon    RWH & Make a Rain Barrel
TCMGA Rainwater Specialists                                     Lecture & Make and Take
Class Fee:  $ 5               TCMGA Garden, Pavilion                       
Class Fee w/ rain barrel:  $45                                           Class limit:  20

Saturday, March 9, 2013                9:00 am – 4 pm       Paint Your Rain Barrel
Claudia Teague                                                                               Make & Take
Class Fee:  $5                TCMGA Garden, Pavilion                        Class Limit: 10
Class Fee w/ materials:  $20 …..bring your own barrel
Class Fee w/ materials & barrel:  $60
 Tuesday, March 12, 2013               10 am – 12 noon         Propagation – Seeds
TCMGA Propagation Specialists                            Hands-on
Class Fee:  $ 5               TCMGA Garden, Greenhouse                Class Limit:  20

Saturday, March 16, 2013          10 am – 12 noon   Compost & Compost Tea
Charlie Shiner, Bill Hall, Donna Fry                                           Lecture & Demo
Class Fee:  $ 5               TCMGA Garden, Pavilion                      Class Limit:  20
Class Fee w/ Shepherd’s Bin Composter:  $70 

Saturday, March 16, 2013              1 pm   - 3 pm                     West Nile Virus
Jamie Hart                                                                                             Lecture
Class Fee:  $5                RC, building 2300, Mesquite Rm           Class limit:  40

Saturday, March 23, 2013                                                 Clay Pot Wreath
Donna Morris, Nancy Curl                10 am – 12 noon                         Make & Take
Class Fee:  $30              RC, building 2300, Mesquite Rm            Class limit:  20

Saturday, March 23 2013               1 pm – 3 pm                               Perennials
Joanne Hahn, Ginger Bason, Jaime Hart                                   Lecture & Tour
Class Fee:  $5                RC, building 2300, Magnolia Rm            Class limit:  40

1 comment:

  1. Hi Britta,
    My family is new to AMC and very interested in getting our own gardening spot. Can you let me know what information you need to get started?
    I can be reached via email at jonjuliagardner@gmail.com.
    Thank you!
    Julia

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