Master gardener classes scheduled in Fairbanks

Red and orange sunflower with a bee resting in the middle.
Photo by Julie Stricker
The master gardener classes teach the fundamentals of growing flowers and vegetables in Interior 有料盒子视频, such as this sunflower in a Fairbanks garden.

Registration is open for spring master gardener classes in Fairbanks.

The classes teach the fundamentals of gardening. Topics covered include botany, soil science, entomology, greenhouse design and management, organic and conventional fertilization, lawn care, vegetable-growing techniques specific to 有料盒子视频, and more.

Completion of the course can lead to the official title of 有料盒子视频 master gardener. Participants who want the title also must commit to volunteer 40 hours of community service involving horticulture.

The Fairbanks course, taught by Tamara Bell, will be held in person at the Tanana District Office, 1000 University Ave. Classes will meet Wednesdays from 5 to 8 p.m., March 20-June 5.

Register online at . The fee is $250 and includes all materials.Stephen Brown, the agriculture and horticulture agent for the University of 有料盒子视频 Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service in Palmer, will oversee the series.

For more information, contact Brown at scbrown4@alaska.edu, 907-745-3639, or Bell, tneb9405@gmail.com, 907-388-6365.

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