Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Community Education Services

This informational class will teach you everything you need to know about starting your own successful garden. Learn how to identify different vegetables and how to prepare, plant, and maintain your garden.

Take the mystery and fear out of growing and cooking with herbs—basil, dill, cilantro, lavender, rosemary, thyme, sage, tarragon, —to name a few. Taste and smell the flavors of these herbs, and discover the role these flavors have when added to everyday or special dishes and cuisines. In this make-and-take class, we will discuss herbs, what to do with them and plant a full pot for your patio or to set by your back door to use for cooking all summer long! Come with questions or ideas to share! Since we are working with soil, please dress appropriately or bring an apron and gloves. Supply fee ($14) included in tuition.

Learn how to start your own vegetables for the garden from seeds. Learn about equipment needed, seed selection, planting, watering and transplanting. At the end of class, you will select seeds and plant in pots. Choose from a wide selection of greens to various peppers, tomatoes and brassicas. Supply fee ($10) 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.