Event
Gardening 101 at Downtown Campus
Thursday, May 9, 2013 12:15to13:15
Leacock Building
#232, 855 rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montreal, QC, H3A 2T7, CA
Price:
FREE
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Have you always dreamed of planting聽a garden but聽were not聽not quite sure聽where or how to start?聽 Maybe you don鈥檛 think you have a green thumb. Gardening is one of the most relaxing and rewarding activities you can find. Christie-Anna Lovat, M.Sc. Candidate, Plant Science Department, will present basic gardening tips and advice to get you started in the right direction.
During this presentation, you will learn:
- The importance of soil quality
- The importance of sticking to sunlight recommendations
- The do鈥檚 and don鈥檛s of fertilizing
- Tips for removing the most stubborn garden weeds
- Preparing your garden in the spring and fall
- Plant recommendations for sun, shade
- Fun edible perennials
Whether you are a gardening novice or the seasoned pro, you are bound to gain inspiration for growing a thriving garden!
To register for the Macdonald campus session go聽here.