Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Community Education Services

What is an Airplant? It is a plant that grows in the air. It gets almost all the nutrients they need from the moisure in the air and require no dirt. They are the perfect plant for the person who does NOT have a green thumb. Come to this class and learn about these plants and how to ignore or care for these beauties. You will "plant" on to take home. No dirt involved. Supply fee ($8) included in tuition.

"You don't need a lot of green to raise a lot of plants. You could spend thousands on a greenhouse, or do what this thrifty gardener did, and use a greenhouse kit and some ingenuity to fashion a practical and fun home greenhouse." Northern Gardener Magazine January/February 2018 Join Barb Webb as she shows you how you can build a small backyard greenhouse on a budget

Tap, sap, and boil! Tap a tree, collect sap, and boil it over a stove to make and enjoy real maple syrup. Sample a true taste of spring and learn the science behind the sweetness. Ages 15 and under must register with an adult. Dress for the weather. Cleary Lake Regional Park is 18106 Texas Ave, Prior Lake.

Take the mystery and fear out of growing and cooking with herbs. Taste and smell the flavors of basil, dill, cilantro, lavender, rosemary, thyme, sage and tarragon. Then discover the role these flavors have when added to everyday or special dishes and cuisines. WE will have an open discussion about herbs, what to do with them and plant a full pot for your patio or back door to use for cooking all summer long! Come with questions or ideas to share. Please dress appropriately as you will be working with soil. Please bring apron and gloves. Supply fee ($13) included in tuition.

Learn the basics of Square Foot Gardening, the practice of planning small, but intensely planted gardens. Understand how to select a proper site, construct a square foot garden, select the correct amount of plants and learn their proper care. Discuss harvesting and methods to extend the growing season. Benefits include less work, water savings, less weeding, pesticide/herbicide free, small space utilization and accessibility.

Have you ever wanted to be a magician? Turn organic waste into gold? Well maybe not "actual" gold, but to your plants nutrient packed, moisture retaining humus is even better than gold! Don't have a backyard? That's ok. You can still be a composting "magician"! Save money by creating natural fertilizer for your plants while keeping organics out of landfill. Join Barb Webb for a fun class on how to successfully create and manage your backyard compost as well learn more about vermicomposting so that you can compost year-round in any climate!