Virginia Gardener Short Course Offered

(this is a reprint/sneak preview of an article in the March 2006 Broadlands newsletter)

Virginia Gardener Shortcourse

Learn gardening basics and how to protect our environment and water quality. Sponsored by Loudoun Cooperative Extension. Classes are held in the Loudoun Extension Office, 30-B Catoctin Circle, SE, Leesburg, in the downstairs training room from 6 – 8 pm on the dates listed below.Cost for the entire series is $65.00, or you can attend individual sessions at $10 per session. Participants attending all sessions will receive a certificate upon completion.

March 13 - Soils, Soil Testing, Fertilizer & Lime
March 20 - Fruits & Vegetables
April 3 - Woody & Herbaceous Plants
July 10 - Common Insect & Disease Pests of Ornamentals
July 24 - Designing an IPM Program
August 7 - Turf
October 30 - Wildlife in the Garden
November 6 - Pruning Basics

Registration for individual classes is due 5 business days before the class date. Registration for the entire series is due by March 6, 2006. Registration forms can be found at http://info.ag.vt.edu/vce/offices/webinfo/files/Good%20Gardeners%20Shortcours1.pdf or call 703-771-5150, ex107 or email mg@vt.edu to request a registration flyer. Email or phone confirmation of registration will be made.

Please contact Debbie Dillion at 703-771-5838 with questions. Space is limited, so register early. No refunds will be made. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Debbie Dillion, Loudoun Extension, at 703-771-5838; TDD 800-828-1120, weekdays during business hours of 8 am to 5 pm to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.

 

The March 13th program will be very helpful for those looking to cultivate a lush green easy care lawn this year.

 

reminder (bump) for the VA gardener short courses throughout this year.

Also note the Ashburn Garden Club's master gardener Siu Wong will offer a short course on Vegetable Gardening 101 on Tuesday April 18th 7:00 pm at the Nature Center.