Growing Vegetables At Home
If you want to grow vegetables at home but don't know where to start, or you have tried but were less than happy with the results, this class is for you!? The class covers the essentials from soil preparation to harvest.? Topics include tools and supplies, the importance of site selection, soil preparation, vegetable varieties for Minnesota growers, garden layout and design, where to obtain seeds and transplants, weed and pest control techniques, common diseases and remedies, when to plant and harvest, as well as, some tips on storageand preservation.? Many helpful handouts.
Paul Richtman
PAUL RICHTMAN has been a Washington County Master Gardener since 2004. His expertise in gardening is growing fruits and vegetables as a backyard hobby. He will share his knowledge and enthusiasm to get you started. Master Gardeners receive 52 hours of classroom experience taught by professors in specific areas of horticulture through the University of Minnesota Extension Service. View more courses taught by Paul Richtman.
Bob Bystrom
BOB BYSTROM gardens near Stillwater where he grows fruits, vegetables, perennials, native prairie plants and ornamental trees and shrubs. Formerly employed at the Minnesota DNR (retired), he has been a master gardener since 2000 and is a past chairperson of the Washington County Master Gardeners. Master Gardeners receive 52 hours of classroom experience taught by professors in specific areas of horticulture through the University of Minnesota Extension Service. View more courses taught by Bob Bystrom.