Basic Gardening Class

This course is designed for the beginner or intermediate gardener who wishes to round out his/her gardening skills.

The Master Gardeners of Rutherford County 2008 Garden Basics Class meets on Feb 11, 25 and March 3, 10 & 25. Meetings will take place at the Lane Agri-Center on John R. Rice Blvd in Murfreesboro from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM
 
At the last class each student will be given a certificate of class completion, signed by the Extension Service representative and the Master Gardener president.
 
Because of the class presented in 2006 and 2007, the Master Gardeners of Rutherford County are becoming well known for the excellent quality of programs they sponsor. Included in those programs are the annual Fall Extravaganza, Garden Basics classes, Brown Bag presentations, and the Senior Citizens Center presentations. 

 

The topics being covered:

* Preparing Soil for Plant Needs * How Plants Grow * Rain Gardens * Waterwise Landscaping *Wildlife in the Garden * Water Features * Pruning, Dead-heading and Dividing * Container Gardening * Annuals, Perennials & Ground Covers * Herbs & Wildflowers

To find out more about the Rutherford County Masters Gardener program, please contact:

Anthony P. Tuggle - Rutherford County Extension Agent
Lane Agri Park
315 John Rice Blvd.
Murfreesboro, TN
615.898.7710

Email: atuggle@Tnstate.edu