Workshops & Classes
Workshops, Classes, & Events 2012
Spring is just around the corner and it is time again to start planning and learning. We are offering several free classes to help you in the garden this year. Join one of our beginner classes listed below by reserving a seat in advance. Call 763-444-5725 or e-mail kelsey@greenbarngardencenter.com.
Saturday, February 25th 10am-11:15am: Pruning Basics. Learn how, when, and why to prune trees, shrubs, evergreens and fruits.
Saturday, March 17th, 10am-11:15am: Container Gardening For All Seasons. Learn new ideas for container gardening. We will discuss containers, soil, maintenance, design, and ways to dress up your container for each season…..even winter!
Saturday, March 24th 10am-11:15am: Beginner Vegetable Gardening. Learn the basics to help you get started growing fresh vegetables in your backyard.
Saturday, March 31st 10am-11:15am OR Thursday, April 12th 10am-11:15am: NEW-Growing Fruit In Your Backyard. Learn about different fruits that grow in Minnesota, care basics, preparation, pollination, and other considerations.
Saturday, April 14th 10am-11:15am: New Plant Fashion Show! Join us behind the scenes in our production greenhouse where you will see what is new for 2012 in a plant runway style presentation. This is a fun event to get inspired for spring.
Watch for possible additions to our schedule.
Other Local Learning Opportunities:
Isanti County Master Gardeners “Burst into Spring” Saturday, March 3, 2012 CLICK HERE for details
Note: Isanti County Master Gardeners typically offer a free class open to the public the second Thursday of each month at 7pm prior to their meeting at 8pm.
Chisago County Master Gardeners “2012 Spring Gardening Bonanza.” Saturday, March 10, 2012 CLICK HERE for details
Chisago County Master Gardeners 2012 Spring Class Series: Growing Edibles in North Branch. CLICK HERE for schedule
Winter workshops: Thank you for those who attended our winter workshops held at Green Barn Garden Center in 2011. The evergreen patio planters and kissing balls turned out beautiful. Check back for future events!
Please e-mail any suggestions for classes or workshops you would like to see offered to: kelsey@greenbarngardencenter.com