Spring Gardening Classes for Beginners: Building Healthy Soil For Gardening

Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United States

Healthy soil is the key for successful vegetable gardening. Improving the physical and chemical characteristics of your backyard soil promotes better crop growth and yield. Learn about the basics of garden soil, where to send your garden soil sample for testing and how to amend your soil based on the soil test report. Instructor: Vijai […]

Spring Gardening Classes for Beginners: Intro to Vegetable Gardening

Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United States

Are you new to gardening or wondering where to start? Join this intro to vegetable gardening that offers tips on site selections, amending soil, building raised beds, when to plant outdoors and post-planting care practices. Instructor: Vijai Pandian, Horticulture Extension Educator Room: Community Room - Adult Services, 2nd Floor (by the elevator) Age range: Tweens, […]

Spring Gardening Classes for Beginners: Growing Blueberries in Containers & Trenches

Racine Public Library Building 75 Seventh Street, Racine, WI, United States

Rich in anti-oxidants, blueberries are one of the most popular berries in North America. However, growing blueberries in Southeast Wisconsin soil isn’t easy as it requires acidic soil. This session will provide details on how to grow blueberries in alternative soil media, how to choose the best varieties for containers and trench systems and when […]