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On Track for Growth Get your green thumbs ready with the Town and Country Gardens Seminar Calendar May 11 — 9:00 A M
Growing Roses in Idaho Growing roses can be one of the most rewarding things you can do in the garden, especially in our harsh climate. Discover the secrets of variety selection, feeding, pruning, pest control, and winter protection. May 18 — 9:00 A M
Organic Gardening and Companion Planting We all want to keep our planet and our families healthy and happy. Learn about living soils and the whys and hows of sustainable gardening for safe and flavorful harvests. May 25 — 9:00 A M
Miniature Gardens-Make and Take (Additional Fee) Think small. Transform a tray and a collection of small-scale plants into an enchanting landscape. From the teenytiny benches and chairs to itty-bitty gazebos and patios, miniature gardens are da bomb. Jun 01 — 9:00 A M
Perennials with Pow Learn how to create an ever changing perennial garden with colorful surprises all season long, year after year. Exciting new trends and varieties for sun and for shade will be shown and discussed. Jun 08 — 9:00 A M
Culinary Herbs Growing your own fresh herbs for cooking is one of the hottest trends in gardening today. Learn how to grow them and how to use them to add a kaleidoscope of flavor and aroma to your cooking. Jun 15 — 10:00 A M
Getting in a Jam (or Jelly) Learn delicious methods of preserving your raspberries, strawberries and other early harvests through canning, freezing, and dehydrating. Healthy fresh salsas and smoothies will also be demonstrated. Jun 22 — 10:00 A M
Herbal Remedies Since the beginning of time herbs have provided a safe and natural way to help improve our health and happiness. Learn which herbal remedies are most commonly used and how to grow them. Source: www.tcgardens.com