Master Gardeners Association of Cape Cod to Offer Backyard Horticulture Educational Series
Grow Your Gardening Skills with Expert Guidance
January 9, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) The Master Gardeners Association of Cape Cod is thrilled to present its Backyard Horticulture Educational Series, a hands-on gardening program for enthusiasts of all skill levels. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a beginner looking to grow your first plants, this course will provide valuable insights and practical tips.
Taught by seasoned Master Gardeners, the program covers essential topics to help you succeed in your gardening endeavors, including:
- Container Gardening
- Gardening for Pollinators
- Herb and Vegetable Gardening
- Identifying Native & Invasive Plants
- Pruning Techniques
- Starting Plants from Seeds
- Soil Health & Composting
Each class features expert presentations and interactive discussions, giving participants plenty of opportunities to ask questions and share experiences. The courses are designed to address Cape Cod’s unique gardening challenges and conditions, helping participants create thriving gardens.
Course Information:
- Cost: $80.00 for all sessions at one location
- When: February – March 2025
- Where: Choose from two convenient locations:
- Harwich: Harwich Community Center, Fridays, 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M., February 7 – March 28
- Barnstable: Harborview Conference Room, Barnstable County Complex, Thursdays, 1:00 P.M. – 4:15 P.M., February 6 – March 27
This program is an excellent way to improve your gardening knowledge, meet other plant enthusiasts, and prepare for a productive spring.
Interested in joining? Visit mastergardenerscc.org/events/backyard-horticulture to register and learn more. Act quickly—spaces are limited, and this popular series fills up fast!
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.
