Various dates in Jan, Feb, & Mar: A Garden Primer

Don't know the first thing about vegetable gardening? Never even picked up a spade? Fear not - A Garden Primer will cover all the basics, including which tools beginner gardeners will need, what and where to plant, and when to harvest. In addition, those taking part in the course will be given step-by-step instruction on everything from starting a compost to properly transplanting seedlings. Whether working with a spacious backyard or an apartment balcony, participants will receive specialized advice and guidance to get their vegetable gardens going whatever the space.

Classes will run from 7 to 9 p.m. in the McKelvy Room of the East Liberty Presbyterian Church. Snacks will be provided by Panera.  Cost is $50 for Grow Pittsburgh members, $60 for the general public (
Please select the month you wish to participate in carefully as we are not able to accommodate transfers to different classes or refunds due to complicated logistics).  The three-part course will be offered three times early in the year:
Thursdays:  January 10, 17, and 24
Tuesdays:  February 12, 19, and 26
 Mondays:  March 11, 28, and 25

For more information and to register online, visit http://www.growpittsburgh.org/garden-primer-2013/ 

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