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MVCC to Offer Gardening Workshops

MVCC to Offer Gardening Workshops

Mohawk Valley Community College’s Center for Corporate and Community Education has designed a series of workshops in gardening. With the spring approaching, now’s the time to think about getting those yards and gardens ready!

Landscape Design with the How-To Gardener
Imagine designing your own front yard! Landscape design is a complex process in which a number of factors need to be considered. In this class we will discuss site analysis, design styles, and ‘hardscaping’ (patios, water features, and walls). Also covered will be plant selection, proper planting techniques and best maintenance practices. Come discover the basics of landscape design and reap the benefits and satisfaction of making your outdoor space the best it can be. Classes will be held on Saturdays, March 24 and 31 from 10am-12pm on the Utica Campus. They will also be held on Saturdays, April 21 and 28 from 10am-12pm on the Rome Campus. Cost is $35 and the instructor is Mike Mahanna, the How-To Gardener.

Container Gardening
Whether you’re growing flowers in a wheel barrow or vegetables on your deck, we'll show you all you need to  know about growing in containers. We'll discuss construction of your container, soil type, and the numerous plant options for filling them. We will also cover the basics of best plant maintenance practices. Class will be held on Saturday, March 10 from 10am-12pm on the Utica Campus, and Saturday, April 14 from 10am-12pm on the Rome Campus. Cost is $19 and the instructor is Mike Mahanna, the How-To Gardener.

Enrollment is limited and will be taken on a first come basis.  For information or to register, call 792-5300 or visit www.mvcc.edu/cced.  Office hours are 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Friday. All MVCC non-credit instruction is completely self-supporting, including indirect costs, and requires no public funding.