Gardening Fundamentals is a series of courses designed for both the beginner and experienced gardener.
The courses are offered by The Arboretum on May 1, 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 approximately 2.5 hours in length and is designed to stand alone, allowing participants to take only the courses that are of interest to them.
The full set of six courses will give participants a very 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 gardeners.
Topics include: preparing beds, understanding soil, vegetables, perennials, trees and shrubs, bulbs and ornamental grasses, pests, and garden myths.
A description of what is covered for each topic can be found on-line at http://www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum/educationandevents/gardeningfundamentals.shtml.
Guest instructor Robert Pavlis will lead the workshops at The Arboretum. The registration fee is $10 per course.
For more information, call The Arboretum at 519-824-4120 extension 52358. Registration can be done online at www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum under “Workshops”.
