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March 24, 2008
CCC Spring Garden Classes
In April CCC will present it's annual Xeriscape Classes.
Xeriscape I Concepts and Principles
Saturday, April 5, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lone Tree Campus, Room 513
Instructor: Ellen Ryan
Understand the 7 principles of Xeriscape and how to apply them to your own landscape.
Xeriscape II Soils, Mulch and Compost
Saturday, April 12, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lone Tree Campus, Room 513
Instructor: Hattie Braun
Understand your soil, the magic of mulch and the basics of composting.
Xeriscape III Water Management
Saturday, April 19, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lone Tree Campus, Room 513
Instructor: Ellen Ryan
Learn efficient water use through proper irrigation, utilizing alternative water sources and more.
Xeriscape IV: Plant Selection
Saturday, April 26, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lone Tree Campus, Room 513
Instructor: Hattie Braun
Examine plant selection for the many varied habitats found in and around Flagstaff.
Fees for each class are $25
Plant Walk & Medicine Making
Saturday, May 10, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Lone Tree Campus, Room 510, carpool to Cave Springs Campground
Instructor: Mike Masek
Learn about medicinal herbs and how to identify local healing plants. Make tinctures, balms and salves in the afternoon.
Fee $60
Container Gardening
Saturday, June 7, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lone Tree Campus, Room 513
Instructor: Loni Shapiro
Container gardens fo small and large spaces will be domonstrated with emphasis on advantages for use in Flagstaff. Ideas include successful flower combinatons, vegetables and herbs. Bring a trowel and gloves so you can create in the dirt for the last hour of the class.
Fee $30
To register or for more information call 928-526-7644 or 1-800-350-7122x7644 or visit www.coconino.edu/discover.
Posted by maxmaddy at March 24, 2008 8:30 PM