This is the series of five lectures given by local Master Gardeners I mentioned last fall. The first one is this afternoon...1:30 to 4:00 Only room for 25 students and I was #19 to sign up. I missed out on the ceramics class I wanted, it filled up before I could register. I have a notebook for taking copious notes, a handfull of pens in case one or more run out of ink....it could happen ....my registration form to proof I am legit and a map of the campus. That is where the only problem comes up. The class is in a building at the back of the campus and there is no close parking, it's gonna be a long walk from the parking lot especially if I can't find a close up parking place. I could borrow Randy's pedometer to see just how far I do have to walk to and from the class.
Woooo go Toni. I can picture you at the top of the class furiously scribbling down every syllable. I hope you learn some good tips to share with us!
They recommend 10.000 steps per day, so bring the pedometer and all your other stuff and go enjoy yourself.
That sounds like a lots of walking to me.I'm glad your legs are up to it toni. Do learn lots and tell all to us and do have bunches of fun.
ohh that sounds like a very cool class, wish i was there too. take lots of notes an please share! was thinking on the walking part. if its a campus,, you could always get a skateboard.......or rollerblades........(hiding)
A gardening class? What fun! I'd love to find something like that around here during the winter months.
DO enjoy those classes..you'll learn things you can't begin to imagine! I took the M.G. certification course 6 years ago, just THOUGHT I knew something about gardening til then!!
Great time of year for classes, and the MG ones are great. I attended one last fall at an area campus, and learned to make a copper bird feeder (the ones that look like a cattail). We learned to sweat pipe, flux, and solder...oh yeah, I came home with all the terminology to impress my husband with! The experience was great, and I no longer have fear of holding a lit torch.
Please do tell how your class goes. I also took one about 4 years ago and got an certificate. But I sometimes feel maybe I should take another one because I'll be the first to say I still don't know everything there is to know about gardening.
The first class was on putting an Asian influence in your garden and was really good. It gave me some ideas for the shady area of the back yard. This series of classes isn't connected with becoming a Master Gardener, the lectures are given by Master Gardeners in conjunction with the Continuing Education program at the local community colleges. When I finish I will have new ideas, information and maybe gardening wisdom but no certificate or anything like that. Not sure I want to put as much time into becoming certified as a Master Gardener as it requires, what with the required community service projects and other volunteer events they require, but I certainly respect those who do.
Well Toni, this course sounds promising. I do hope that you will keep us well informed as to the curriculum and learning exercises. You already soundf quiter enthusiastic...just keep feeling that way because it makes your brain open to learning.
