Jefferson County CSU Extension Colorado Master Gardeners announce their 2015 Spring Gardening Symposium to be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Come join us for a full day of vegetable gardening excitement for beginning and intermediate gardeners in particular.

Morning Session:
Building Your Terroir. Come learn how everything from the minerals in your soil to whatever is growing nearby affects the taste and nutrition of your vegetables.Your own terroir (taste of place) is special and cannot be matched anywhere else.
Going Organic. What are the steps to transforming your garden into a completely organic one? Learn the top 5 things to insure tproduction of clean food that also nurtures the earth.
Understanding Pests and Disease. Learn how to prevent pests and diseases from being a problem and what to do if they are.

Lunch:
Lunch and Learn Class (requires special registration)
Qi Gong for Gardeners – Learn to prepare your mind and body for the garden season with this gentle exercise session

Afternoon Session:
Top Ten Vegetables to Grow In Colorado. Easy and unusual vegetables to try will be presented.
The Thrill of Starting Seeds. The five key things needed to successfully start seeds at home .
Saving Seeds As If Your Life Depended On It. Learn why we should be saving and adapting seeds; vegetables, herbs and flowers, and a primer on where and how to start.
Let us help you step up your vegetable gardening success this year by taking your gardening skills up a notch. No questions unanswered!

To register visit sprgardsymp2015.eventbrite.com. For more information call the Jeffco Extension Office at 303-271-6620.

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