See You Saturday at the Gardening School
Gardening Basic Training 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday St. Paul United Methodist Church Activity Center 2130 W. Okmulgee AV Muskogee This half-day class is organized by the Muskogee City Wellness Initiative and will bring together several experienced local gardeners and educators to introduce participants to the wonderful world of growing food. In these times of super-sized everything — from meal servings to TVs and waistlines - gardening offers a plateful of fun and fulfillment for any and all who partake. Some of the hot topics and featured speakers will include: • Choosing a garden site and growing backyard fruit, Sue Gray, Tulsa County OSU Extension. • Earth-friendly gardening, Doug Walton, Muskogee Farmers Market. • Selecting vegetable varieties, Matthew Weatherbeee, Blossoms Garden Center. • Seed starting and transplanting, Martha Stoodley, Master Gardener. • Irrigation and weed control, Kim Walton, Waltons Farm. • Kitchen garden herbs, Sharon Owen, Moonshadow Herb Farm. Free Gar...