Free Sustainable Gardening Seminar if any interested.

[Ozark Matt]

Well folks, here is an offer if you wish. Our Master Gardener group, here in Stone County Ark, offer a free Sustainable seminar to the public. We struggle sometimes with the mix of folks. We have beginning gardeners up to advanced. We have beginning to advanced organic gardeners to attend. Sometimes we find it tough to keep the different levels from going over their head, or being almost boring to them…..tough with that many levels…but most people have been very satisfied with the overall program –(or at least forgiving :D ). I am sending a copy of the flyer for you guys to get the info if you have an interest……just thought some here might have an interest…and it is free. I know some of this might be a little slower for some of you guys (I have found some excellent knowledge out here with you guys!)…but wanted to offer anyway. So there is the offer

[Ozark Matt]

It is still a little cold, but the days are getting longer and warmer. The University of Arkansas Extension Service and your Stone County Master Gardener Organization would like to invite you to a gardening seminar. This seminar is free to the public, and we hope you will bring your family and friends with you. The basis of the information will be aimed at sustainable/ organic methods. Any of these methods will blend well with standard conventional methods of gardening. The following dates, times, and subjects are listed below:

Sustainable Vegetable Gardening

8:10-9:00am Heirloom & Traditional seeds/varieties, plants, and herbs.
9:00-10:00am Seed starting, starter mediums, seedling care, & time tables.
10:00-11:00am Soil testing, soil preparation, soil maintenance, compost,
and mulch.
11:00-11:30am Record keeping, sustainable/organic standards.
11:30-12:00pm Tools and materials to help with gardening.
1:00-3:30pm Sustainable/organic agriculture, some tips on perma culture.
3:30-4:30pm Water conservation, natural bug control.
4:30-5:00pm Miscellaneous & Questions, open forum.
(Times are approximate)

Plenty of information for the “new” or “old” gardener in
the house.

Date March 6th, 2007 8 am – 5 pm Mt. View Ark.
Please register early as we expect class to fill. If you decide not to come after registering-please contact us so we can use the “slot”.
Please call to register for seminar by March 1 2007.
Call (870)363-4211 to register.
Seminar to be held at the Stone County Fairgrounds, next to City Park.

Refreshments will be provided…..The “munchies” alone are worth the trip!
Lunch 12 pm – 1 pm (on your own for this one)
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If interested in seed starting we will have some Heirloom & Traditional seeds available to try. Bring 4-8 peat pots or peat pellets and we will help you get these started.
Come have a great learning experie

[Ozark Matt]

Just a quick note...we do have two teenage daughters using the phone...so sometimes it might be really busy:). if you would prefer you can send an email to register to MHinFox@aol.com or to Cholder98@aol.com. thought you should know.