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!
Think you know how to water? Can you water at night? Should the leaves get wet? How much water do you plants need each week? Why should you water under your mulch? And about mulch...What is it, really? You will find out what it's function is, and how to maximize it's benefits based on your plant's needs. It can be organic in many forms, but also inorganic, as in plastic sheeting. Getting a handle on watering and taking advantage of the benefits of mulch will go a long way in ensuring your vegetable garden's success.