WWNP to Offer Free Gardening Classes

The West Ward Neighborhood Partnership is offering classes to teach people about gardening, with all you need to know to get started. And, if you are already a gardener, you will meet new friends and learn new things, the program promises.

The free classes will be held on Tuesday evenings in March, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Salvation Army, located at 1110 Northampton St.

Dinner is to be served during the classes, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., with class running from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., followed by a question and discussion period until 8 p.m.

People of all levels of experience are welcome, including children.

Class topics are as follows:

• Tuesday, March 5, "Planning and Design"- Planning where to put your garden is the first step to success, do youhave good sun exposure and access to water? This class will teach the basics of design and planning.
• Tuesday, March 12, "Seeds and Transplants" - Buying plants for your garden can be costly, learn how to start your own plants from seed and how to care for and transplant them successfully to your garden
• Tuesday, March 19, "Insects: the Good the Bad and the Ugly (IPM)" - Your plants are in and your garden is flourishing, but wait, what is that little yellow and black striped bug on the cucumbers? This class will tell you how to check for bug problems before they get out of hand and what to do about them.
• Tuesday, March 26 , "Organic Gardening"- Why organic? Learn how to create healthy soil and maintain a diverse environment to grow nutrient rich food for your family.

For more information, call Sophia Feller 610-515-0891.

Updated on Wednesday, March 6 at 2:35 a.m. to correct the address of the Salvation Army.