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Master Gardeners of Dakota County: Plan, Plant, and Grow 2012

Plan, Plant and Grow

Learn to grow garden fresh vegetables in a small space with University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners! Throughout the summer learn the basics of vegetable gardening from choosing the right site, planting, managing weeds & diseases to end of season harvesting and seed saving. Attend one or all classes to learn to grow beautiful, healthy vegetables in a small space. To view the schedule, click on the link on the left.

Each class will run from 9 AM - 10:30 AM on selected Saturdays. Several topics will be discussed each Saturday. However feel free to bring your questions about personal vegetable gardening questions and or comments to share with everyone.

Schedule for Plan, Plant, and Grow 2012


June 9: Introduction, site selection, container construction, Properly Planting Selected Vegetables in small spaces. Containers, Square Foot Garden. Fertilizing, watering,

July 14: IPM-Insects in the Garden, Plant Diseases. Companion Planting, vertical supports

August 11: Seed Saving, extending the gardening season, composting, wrap-up,