Happy Spring, everyone! We’re thrilled to offer a brand new series of classes for the home gardener, just in time for growing season! Three of our favorite local farmers will share their wisdom on three consecutive Tuesday evenings:*

Growing Spectacular Vegetables
with Josie Erskine of Peaceful Belly Farm
Tuesday, April 20, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
http://www.peacefulbelly.com

Always wanted to grow a vegetable garden but not know where to start? Have questions about tomatoes and all the different types? This class is for you. Come learn a few insider tricks on making your veggie garden rock. Josie Erskine from Peaceful Belly will pack as much information as she can in a class about veggie gardens and how to make yours better. We will talk about choosing the right plants for your yard. What compost to use. Drip irrigation systems and so much more.

Raised-Bed and Container Gardening
with Mary E. Rohlfing of Morning Owl Farm
Tuesday, April 27, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
http://www.morningowlfarm.com

At Morning Owl Farm, raised beds are used to grow approximately 30% of the certified organic produce the farm sells to subscribers, restaurants, and the public at their own seasonal farm market in East Boise. They know all the ins and outs of growing vegetables in containers and raised beds, and this class will help you prepare to master the art yourself!

Saving Water and Going Native in Your Landscape
with Diane Jones of Draggin’ Wing Farm
Tuesday, May 4, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
http://www.waterthriftyplants.com

This class will provide you with the basics for transforming a traditional lawn-based landscape into a yard with more beauty, more life but less water and less work! Slides will be used to illustrate different approaches to xeriscaping (“xeri”=”dry”), including the appropriate use of native plants.

*Classes are $25 each for Boise Co-op members, and $35 each for non-members.
All three classes will be held at the Muse Building at 1317 W. Jefferson Street in Boise. Space is limited, so sign up early! Please sign up at the Co-op Customer Service Desk, or by calling 472-4500.*

–<–@ Look forward to seeing you there, and Happy Planting! –<–@