District 214 Community Education

A successful vegetable garden requires he actions of specific insects and animals to carry pollen from on plant to another. Without these pollinators, most of our fruit and vegetable crops would fail to produce. To help our garden crops produce bountiful harvests, we must encourage these pollinators to come into our gardens, and Mark Lyons, an experienced garden coach, will show you how.

Sprouts and microgreens are mini vegetable plants that are easy to grow, yet packed with nutrients. In this class you will learn all about how to grow and use these nutritional powerhouses!

Spring will soon be upon us, and that means it's time to get ready for another season of gardening. In this class we will discuss tools and techniques for getting your garden ready for spring planting.

Aphids eating your cucumbers? Squirrels stealing your corn? Rabbits munching on your lettuce? Can they be stopped? Yes they can. Learn strategies and tactics to stop these invaders from destroying your garden and stealing the fruits and vegetables you worked so hard to grow.

Herbs are wonderful plants that add color to our gardens, flavor and nutrients to our food, and health to our bodies. In this class you will learn how to plant, cultivate and use these lovely, delicious and great-smelling plants.

Nothing compares to the sweetness and flavor of a fresh, homegrown tomato. Learn how to successfully grow this juicy, mouth-watering garden fruit in your own backyard or container garden.

Take part in the backyard gardening hobby that's growing in popularity, and experience the joy of harvesting power crops of healthy, delicious, sweet crunchy vegetables. We will review the basic techniques of vegetable gardening. Everything from site selection, soil preparation and seed starting, through fertilization, watering, pest control and harvesting will be covered. Both. new and experienced gardeners will learn something they can use.

Lacking a big backyard does not mean that you can never have your own vegetable garden. Learn tips and techniques for making the most of limited space to grow a bountiful harvest of sweet, crunchy vegetables.

Perennial flowers, with their bright colors and long life, are an excellent addition that can liven up any garden. In this class we will show you how to grow and cultivate these beautiful garden gems, along with how to choose the best and hardiest specimens for our region.