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
Class Fee: $ 5 TCMGA Garden, Pavilion
Class Fee w/ rain barrel: $45
Saturday, March 9, 2013 9:00 am – 4 pm Paint Your Rain Barrel
Claudia Teague
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
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
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
