Gardening Fundamentals is a series of courses designed for the beginner and experienced gardener.
The course is offered by The Arboretum on Tuesdays, April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, and 22, from 7 to 9:30pm. Course material covers basic information to provide a good grounding and then goes on to introduce advanced topics that are normally not found in gardening books. The presenter has over 35 years of gardening experience, most of it in the Guelph area.
Each course is about 2.5 hours in length and is designed to be independent of each other, allowing participants to take only the courses that are of interest to them. The full set of six courses will give participants a solid understanding of gardening fundamentals. At the end of the courses they will be able to plant and maintain the best garden on their block.
Participants will also have an opportunity to have all of their gardening questions answered by local master hardeners.
Topics include soil, vegetables, perennials, trees and shrubs, bulbs and ornamental grasses and pests and diseases. A description of what is covered for each topic can be found on-line at: http://www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum/educationandevents/workshops.shtml#GardeningFund.
Guest instructor Robert Pavlis will lead the workshops. The registration fee is $10 plus HST per course and the registration deadline is April 10. For more information or to register, call The Arboretum at 824-4120 extension 52358.
