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Unlock Your Gardening Potential: Backyard Horticulture Educational Series by Master Gardeners  

Gardeners of all skill levels welcome 

January 9, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) In February and March 2024, Master Gardeners Association of Cape Cod will lead Backyard Horticulture, an educational gardening course tailored to gardeners of all skill levels.  

This comprehensive program encompasses a wide array of gardening subjects, including container gardening, pollinator-friendly techniques, herb cultivation, managing native and invasive plants, pruning methods, seed germination, soil enrichment, composting practices, and successful vegetable cultivation. 

Course Details: 

  • Cost: Registration is $80.00 for either location 
  • When: February-March 2024 
  • Where: Harwich or Barnstable 

Harwich Backyard Horticulture: 

  • Location: Harwich Community Center 
  • Schedule: Fridays, 1:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. 
  • Dates: February 2 through March 22, 2024 

Barnstable Backyard Horticulture: 

  • Location: Harborview Conference Room at the Barnstable County Complex 
  • Schedule: Thursdays, 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. 
  • Dates: February 1 through March 21, 2024  

Each Backyard Horticulture class includes multiple informative presentations, allowing participants to delve into various aspects of gardening, followed by dedicated time for questions and discussions. 

For more information and to register, please visit https://mastergardenerscc.org/events/backyard-horticulture/

ABOUT BARNSTABLE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CAPE COD COOPERATIVE EXTENSION: Cape Cod Cooperative Extension is the education department for Barnstable County. Educational programs focus on agriculture, marine resources, horticulture, aquaculture, natural resources, water quality, recycling, household hazardous waste, nutrition, food safety, youth development, and environmental education issues facing the county. Extension programs are conducted in Barnstable County in cooperation with the University of Massachusetts and The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution–Sea Grant program. Learn more at www.capecod.gov/extension 

ABOUT BARNSTABLE COUNTY REGIONAL GOVERNMENT OF CAPE COD Barnstable County provides exemplary government functions and services to keep our community healthy and safe, promote sustainable growth, and offer a proactive, open government that enhances the quality of life for the citizens of Barnstable County. Learn more at www.capecod.gov.