Here some local events for those of you in eastern ND & west central MN. No matter where you live, be sure to check out your local county extension agency and master gardener programs to see if there are any gardening events or workshops that interest you. Also check out local home improvement stores & nurseries for gardening events and seminars (many of which are free!).
Sponsored by NDSU Cass County Extension & U of M Extension
March 6, 2012 at Clay county Family Service Center, Moorhead, MN
Cost: $20 registration fee (includes lunch) if pre-reg by March 1 ($25 at the door)
(thanks to reader Becky for sharing this event!)
2) Moorhead Area Public Schools Community Education has several gardening related classes coming up. See their page for information on individual events.
-A Day on an Organic Farm (thanks to reader Sheila)
-Make Your Own Rain Barrel
-Make Your Own Compost Tumbler
-Gardening Seminar 2012
-Rain Gardens: Capturing the Rain of the Plains
-Composting: Give Your Soil A Boost and Conserve Water
Sponsored by the Todd County Master Gardeners
March 10, 2012 at First Baptist Church, Long Prairie, MN
Cost: $20 registration fee before March 1/$25 after March 1 (includes morning refreshments & lunch)
(thanks to reader Jessica)
4) Baker Garden & Gift Center has several workshops every Thursday now through then end of May.
University Drive, Fargo ND
Contact them for more information/times and to register.
Cost: FREE!
-Kindergarten (May 24 {4pm}- bring your children)
5) Bergeson Nursery has several workshops on Thursdays & Saturdays in April.
Fertile, MN
Cost: FREE (no registration necessary)
For more information on individual workshops check out their website.
(thanks to reader, Sheila)
6) University of Minnesota Extension
This site lists many of the Garden/Horticulture Days that they sponsor/co-sponsor this year. Check out their list, descriptions and registration information here.
7)
March 31 (registration begins at 8am, first workshop at 9am)
Over 48 speakers and LOTS of topics covered. See their website for details.
Cost $25 (no per-registration)
8)
March 23-25 at the Alerus Center
Admission charged at the door
9)
March 31, 2012 at Rheault Farms
Cost: FREE
(Thanks to reader, Sheila)
Do you know of a local gardening event? Feel free to share it in the comments.
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