Whether it looks like mid-January or not, spring is just a few months away. Master Gardeners have some great FREE classes lined up to get you thinking about the gardening season ahead. And don’t forget Let’s Get Growing. Full details on all upcoming classes can be viewed on our Event Calendar, but here’s what is coming soon.
Let’s Talk Gardening! Planning and Planting a Successful Vegetable Garden
Saturday January 26, 2019 – 10:30 am – Noon
Dakota County – Farmington Library
508 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Learn how to read a seed packet and decide which varieties are best for your garden.
Starting Your Seeds Indoors / Seed Swap
Saturday Feb. 23, 2019 – 10:30 am – Noon
Dakota County – Farmington Library
508 Third Street
Farmington, MN 55024
Ever thought about starting seeds indoors? Join Dakota County Master Gardeners Rachael Cochrane and Barb Webb for this fun and interactive workshop! We will learn different ways to start seeds indoors, from planting in empty milk jugs or starting seed trays under grow lights, to a more elaborate greenhouse setup.
Getting Your Garden Ready for Spring
Thursday Feb. 28, 2019 – 7:00 – 7:45 pm
Hosted by Apple Valley Garden Club
Apple Valley Community Center
14603 Hayes Rd.
Apple Valley, MN 55124
2019 is starting out in a very unpredictable way with unusually mild temperatures in January and little to no snow in the Dakota County area. It almost seems like Spring is right around the corner but don’t be fooled. Regardless of when spring really decides to show its face, it is important to take care of spring yard and garden clean-up at the right time; keeping in mind starting too early may cause some issues and waiting too long might delay your garden.
Let’s Get Growing 2019
And don’t forget the main event – Let’s Get Growing held Saturday, March 2nd at the Rosemount Community Center where you have fun and learn a lot about gardening too!