The Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum is partnering with the Minnehaha County Master Gardeners to bring you Vegetable Gardening 101. Set yourself up for a successful vegetable garden. Begin with the plentiful answers from Master Gardener, Jerry Mills. Together, you will get your hands dirty and learn a comprehensive foundation of vegetable gardening. Jerry will guide you with his tested and true method. Take each class individually, or take all 4 weeks of focused know-how so you can hit the ground growing!
How big does a garden have to be to support 2 people? Make a garden that will feed your troop, and not tax your enthusiasm. Week 1 will help you find the right spot, based on soil, sun, drainage and proximity to the good and the bad. Learn why tilling in the fall is so helpful. Learn how to test your soil, and then how to effect changes that will make healthier plants.