Starting A Vegetable Garden
The first step to starting a vegetable garden is to figure out what you want to grow. You can choose to grow tried-and-true favorites or try something new.
Varities, Zones, Seeds
When deciding what to plant, choose vegetables that will thrive in your region and climate. This will help minimize the likelihood of weeds, pests and disease problems in your garden.
The Pittsburg County OSU Extension office is offering a basic vegetable gardening class.
The class is scheduled for Thursday, March 30th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and is free and open to the public. The class size is limited to 20 participants. The class will be held at the Pittsburg County OSU Extension Office, located at 707 West Electric.
Topics:
Soil Fertility and Fertilization
Plant Selection
Harvest Methods
Insect Control
Weed Control
Irrigation Methods
Raised Beds and Container Options
Registration deadline is Friday, March 24th.
To register for the class or for more information, contact the OSU Extension office at 918-423-4120 or email david.cantrell@okstate.edu
Source: mcalesternews.com
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