Four classes offered statewide to teach high-desert gardeners about growing and preserving food
RENO, Nev. – University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Grow Your Own, Nevada! Program presents four classes to help Nevadans get on the path to more sustainable, local, healthy living by growing and preserving more of their own food.
The program runs 6 – 8 p.m., Tuesdays, Sept. 11 through Oct. 2. Classes will be held at the Washoe County Cooperative Extension office, 4955 Energy Way in Reno, and but will also be available via interactive video at Cooperative Extension offices in Carson City, Caliente, Elko, Fallon, Hawthorne, Logandale, Lovelock, Winnemucca and Yerington. Other locations are pending.
The series features back-to-basics information for backyard or small-acreage edible gardening.
“Anyone can become a better gardener by attending these classes,” said Cooperative Extension Horticulture Specialist Heidi Kratsch. “From the beginner to the advanced gardener, everyone can benefit from a Grow Your Own, Nevada! class.”
Along with Kratsch, presenters include Cooperative Extension Horticulturist Wendy Hanson Mazet and Urban Integrated Pest Management Program Coordinator Melody Hefner.
Workshop topics include:
- Sept. 11: Saving seeds from your garden
- Sept. 18: Amending your soil: composting and fertilizer basics
- Sept. 25: Cover crops for the home gardener
Please contact Keith Larson 775-726-3109 if you wish to attend.