The Master Gardeners of Rutherford County are accepting registrations for a limited number of seats remaining for their annual Garden Basics class series. Classes are held on Monday evenings from 6 to 9 pm, at the Lane Agri-Park building located at 315 John R Rice Blvd., Murfreesboro.

 

Class dates for the 2012 (5-week) series are January 23rd, 30th, and February 6th, 13th, and 27th. Garden Basics 2012 is designed to help those new to gardening or horticultural activities, those new to Middle Tennessee soils, and for the “experienced gardener” looking to better understand what goes on in their garden.

 

All Garden Basics classes are taught by Certified Master Gardeners, in cooperation with the local University of Tennessee and Tennessee State University Extension Service. Class topics include information on site selection, landscaping, basic botany, composting, proven varieties, soil fertility, pest management, pruning, garden design, problem solving, and more.

 

Registration Fee is $45.00 and includes all course materials, drinks and snacks, instruction from Certified Master Gardeners, plus the opportunity to fellowship with other gardeners. Class size is limited to the first 45 registrants.

 

For information and registration, call the UT/TSU Extension at 615-898-7710.