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!

Classes are $20 each for Boise Co-op members, and $25 each for non-members.
Classes will be held at the Fort Boise Senior Activities Center, 690 W. Robbins Road (near the Elks Rehab Center). Space is limited, so sign up early! Please sign up at the Co-op Customer Service Desk, or by calling 472-4500. 

Growing Spectacular Vegetables
with Josie Erskine of Peaceful Belly Farm
Thursday, February 24, 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.

Save Water and Go Native in Your Landscape
with Diane Jones of Draggin’ Wing Farm
Monday, February 28, 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.

We look forward to seeing you there!