äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ invites residents to
‘Spring Into Action with the Gardening Experts’
KINGSTON, R.I.—February 29, 2000 — The äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBվ’s Cooperative Extension Education Center and the äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Master Gardener Association will present their fifth annual “Spring into Action with the Gardening Experts” on Saturday, April 8, 2000.
The daylong, hands-on program will feature fun and useful presentations by both äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Master Gardeners and äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ faculty and staff. Whether you are new to gardening or have many years of experience, there will be topics to interest you. This is a chance to share information and tips with other gardening enthusiasts and enjoy the beauty of äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBվ’s Learning Landscape.
The following is a sample of the offerings:
* Plant A Garden To Enjoy 12 Months Of The Year
* Continuous Blooms In The New England Garden
* Enhancing Bio-Diversity In Your Own Backyard
* Designing A Water Garden To Fit Your Needs
* Sharing Plants From Our Gardens – Backyard Propagation Basics
* Create Your Own “European Dish Garden”
* Growing Orchids In Your Home
* Bonsai Basics
* Flower Arranging
* Sustainable Trees & Shrubs Walking Tour
* Backyard Theme Gardens
* Benefits of Beekeeping for the Home Gardener
* Sustainable Landscaping
Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. Workshops are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All of the day’s event will be held at äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBվ’s Learning Landscape Gardens, Cooperative Extension Education Center, 3 East Alumni Ave., Kingston, RI 02881. Fee is $20 for a half-day or $30 for the full day. Registration with payment is due by March 24. For more information and a brochure, call The äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Cooperative Extension Gardening and Food Safety Hotline (RI only) at 1-800-448-1011 (Mon-Thurs, 9a.m. –2 p.m.). Mass. residents should call 1-401-874-2900.
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For More Information: Jan Sawyer, 401- 874-2116
