Tuesday, December 11, 2012

New Classes for 2013

Here are some upcoming classes that are happening at the Hardin County Extension Office:




Gardener’s Toolbox Series

Winter 2013

Build a Bluebird House - January 16th OR 17th

Another returning favorite! The Eastern Bluebird male scouts a nesting site in early February.  Come and make a cozy home for the bird that eats destructive insects in the garden.  Limited to 30 on each day.

Vegetable Gardening 101 - January 31st
Start with the beginning.  This class will get you started on your first vegetable garden.  We will discuss gardening in containers, square foot gardening, and how to plan a garden for yourself and your family.

How to Grow: Asparagus - February 5th
This early-season vegetable is a delight to eat and easy to grow.  Find out the tricks and tips on growing a perennial favorite in your garden.

Beginning Organic Methods for Vegetable Growers - February 21st

New and Usual Plants for KY Gardens - FREE - March 7th
New plants are being introduced every year.  Come to this lecture about what new plants are on the market and may be grown in your backyard.

How to Grow: Peaches -  March 19th - COST:$25
Have you eaten a fresh peach, just picked?  You can grow these trees in your backyard.  We’ll talk about varieties, pruning and pest control. 



Payment for each of the Gardener’s Toolbox classes are required TWO WEEKS prior to the class date.  You will be registered on a first pay, first registered basis.
Cancellations will be fully refunded TWO WEEKS prior to the class date. Please let us know as early as possible if you have to cancel, we probably have others on a wait list.

The “How to Grow” classes are an hour long discussion on growing conditions, nutrients, and varieties on a particular group of food plants.
HOW TO GROW Classes:  If you would like to attend the class but do NOT want the supplies, there is the option of not paying the class supply fee.  Please notify the front desk when registering.


All Classes are held at the Hardin County Extension Office
beginning at 6:00 p.m.
All Classes are $5 each, unless otherwise noted.

You can register by clicking here.


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