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Tomatoes & Peppers 101
Join us for a free class where you will discover the essentials of growing healthy, productive tomato and pepper plants. This beginner-friendly class covers variety selection, planting, watering, fertilizing, pest management, and harvesting tips to help you enjoy a successful growing season. Perfect for new and experienced gardeners alike.
Tomatoes & Peppers 101
Join us for a free class where you will discover the essentials of growing healthy, productive tomato and pepper plants. This beginner-friendly class covers variety selection, planting, watering, fertilizing, pest management, and harvesting tips to help you enjoy a successful growing season. Perfect for new and experienced gardeners alike.
Composting at Home for Beginners: Easy Backyard Composting Guide for Healthier Soil
Live Stream Link Here:
https://youtube.com/live/lERGXmwulEc
Want to start composting but aren't sure where to begin? In this free gardening class, we cover everything you need to know about composting at home, from choosing the right materials to building and maintaining a healthy compost pile.
Learn the difference between greens and browns, what you should and shouldn't compost, how to troubleshoot common composting problems, and how to know when your compost is ready to use. Whether you're gardening in Southeast Texas (Zone 9) or anywhere else, compost is one of the best ways to improve soil health, reduce household waste, and grow healthier plants.
In this class you'll learn:
• What compost is and why it matters
• The ideal greens-to-browns ratio
• Materials you should and shouldn't compost
• How to start a compost bin or compost pile
• Common composting mistakes and how to fix them
• How to use finished compost in your garden
If you're looking to build healthier soil naturally, this beginner-friendly composting guide is the perfect place to start.
Handout: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o7DJBc3SWr7vDWt04jt3xO14QLDuHctcPAK2oJlXMjI/edit?usp=sharing
Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13VzGsp45G2u_hXkHBz2eqBBHm1tmniUmfLkT6pdQRYI/edit?usp=sharing
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