Wednesday, January 25, 2012

30th Annual Spring Gardening School

The 30th Annual Spring Gardening School of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County will be held at The Academy of St. Joseph in Brentwood on April 14, 2012 and Riverhead Middle School on April 21, 2012, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. This day includes your choice of classes from four different sessions, with information for every level of gardener from beginner to advanced. Topics include:

· Floral Design for Beginners
· Pruning
· Garden Design
· Low Water Usage Gardens
· Shade Gardening
· Vegetable Gardening
· Growing Roses on Long Island
· And many more!

All classes are taught by Master Gardeners and Extension Educators. Included in your fee are free soil pH testing, plant diagnostic clinic, plant sale from some of the finest nurseries, continental breakfast, delicious boxed lunch, and door prizes. The fee is $55 per person, early bird registration is $50 before March 2, 2012.

The registration form with a full schedule of classes and their descriptions is available for download at www.ccesuffolk.org or contact Caroline Kiang at 631-727-7850, ext. 337 or 345.