Seeds are the foundation of a garden. In this class, you will learn about choosing seeds, growing seeds, and saving seeds. It’s all in the name: this class is All About Seeds. This class is offered by the U of M Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Ramsey County, who are eager to share research-based gardening best practices with the people in their community.

Learn the basics of vegetable gardening to successfully grow fresh produce. Practical, simple advice on where to begin: what defines a good location, the right size garden bed, soil preparation, deciding what to plant, buying seeds or transplants, how and when to plant, best time to harvest and much more. Using University of Minnesota research-based information and the instructor’s many years of successes and failures, this class will get you excited to grow and harvest your own vegetables.

Herbs pack a lot of flavors that help improve the taste of many foods. Get to know some of the herbs commonly used in cooking and learn how you can use them year-round. Ramsey County Master Gardener

Learn the science behind and the benefits of home composting, including information on different composting methods, recommended compostable materials, and common uses of compost around the yard and garden.

Herbs pack a lot of flavors that help improve the taste of many foods. Get to know some of the herbs commonly used in cooking and learn how you can use them year-round. Ramsey County Master Gardener

Learn how to get a jump on the growing season and start cold-tolerant seeds while the snow is still falling using winter sowing techniques. The instructor is a Ramsey County Master Gardener