Greetings new and experienced gardeners! For the next couple of weeks, we will be dealing with how to keep your garden pest free. This will make it easier to grow even more of the things you want AND it will all be more healthy! So, whether you're into flowering perennials, tomatoes and other vegetables, yummy herbs like basil and rosemary, or just your run-of-the-mill shrubs and trees, you won't want to miss these classes. This week, on Wednesday April 22nd, we will be covering weed identification and control. We'll learn the names of some of the most common weeds you see, as well as how to identify less familiar plants. You might even find out that some of those "weeds" have pretty amazing qualities! Once you've learned to identify plants, you can deal with weeds appropriately. We will delve into natural weed control that is easy on your time, your back and your wallet. Next week, on Wednesday April 29th, we'll talk about another group of pests: insects. This class will also include identification and natural control methods. For both topics, some recipes for pesticides that you can make yourself will be included. These recipes will utilize simple natural and/or organic items most likely already found around your home. As always, classes are $15 each with a sliding scale available for those in need. I can take payments via venmo, PayPal, credit card, check and cash. I know that everything is kind of crazy right now, and more people are feeling the pinch, so please don't be afraid to ask for a reduced rate (or no cost) if you truly need it. Classes are held via Zoom at two different times every Wednesday. The morning session runs from 9:30 to 11:30 a m, and the evening session runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. My zoom ID is 759-427-7976. No password necessary. "Walk-ins" welcome! If you have any questions, please call or text. (I'm not nearly as reliable on email.) Be well, be safe, and be green! Rachel 412-251-9759
