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Garden Workshops - FREE "Make And Take"

By Dona Jenkins
 
The Master Gardeners will be providing the public with free workshops on Saturday, October 3rd.
 
AND - an herb container garden "make and take" workshop will be lead by our Master Gardener container gardening expert, Sebastian Vasquez-Navez.  Sebastian is one of our most popular presenters - don't miss this!!
 
 
Handful of Worms
 
 
The first 20 attendees will receive the "make and take" materials at no charge.  If we still have materials left, you may purchase a "make and take".  You will create your herb container garden at the workshop and take home your creation.
 
Vermicomposting workshop - all about worm composting will feature a free giveaway of a handful of worms and instructions to start your own worm bin.
IPM (Integrated Pest Management) workshop - wow!! - we are giving away a Landscape Pest Identification Guide, valued at $20.
 
Master Food Preservers will be on hand to answer your food preservation questions.
 

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