Deadline nears for gardening workshop sign-up

The deadline to register for the Home Gardening 101 Workshop is Feb. 1

This popular three-day course of study provides university researchbased information on a variety of garden and horticulture topics.

All presentations are by local horticulture experts and Certified Extension Master Gardeners. The workshop will cover everything the home gardener needs to know for growing their garden from the ground up.

Topics to be covered will include soil preparation and composting, turf grass management, irrigation and water conservation, vegetable gardening, choosing appropriate and pollinator-friendly plants, and common plant diseases.

This gardening program will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on three consecutive Saturdays, Feb. 17, Feb. 24 and March 3, at the OSU Extension Conference Center, 2500 NE 63.

The Home Gardening 101 Workshop is open to the public.

Registration, along with a nonrefundable charge of $50 per person, is due by Feb. 1 and will include all three days. Those attending are encouraged to bring a sack lunch and a light jacket or sweater. Coffee and water will be provided.

Seating is limited. The $50 payment may be mailed to OSU Extension Center, Attn: Master Gardeners, 2500 NE 63, Oklahoma City, OK 73111.

For more information, contact an Oklahoma County Extension Master Gardener at 713-1125 or via email at okmganswers@gmail.com or go to okiemgs.okstate.edu.