Spring 2021 LIGHT HOUSE FOR LEARNING
(with Ellis County Master Gardeners)
For reservations:
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- Mail it in – WISD, 411 N. Gibson St., Waxahachie, TX 75165
- Walk it in – WHS/Career & Technology
- Make checks payable to: Waxahachie ISD
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All classes cost $14.00 and are taught from 6:00-7:30 pm at Waxahachie High School, Career & Technology Department, 3001 US Hwy 287 Bypass, Waxahachie, TX 75167.
Students and teachers will enter the building on the west side of the campus in the Billy Bates Career and Technology Center. There is both a separate parking and a separate entrance there. Masks are required for all attendees. Social distancing will be practiced and class size is limited to 9 or less. Classrooms are sanitized and hand sanitizer is available.
March 22 ~ Plant Propagation Part I – Sexual Propagation: Learn how to reproduce plants from seeds. This class will cover the advantages of see propagation and methods to improve your rate of seed germination. You will gain an in-depth understanding of plant development from seeds.Instructor: Walt Friis |
March 25 ~ Plant Propagation Part II – Asexual Propagation: Come learn how to propagate plants from some of your favorites or some of your friends’ plants. This class will give you information on different methods of propagation such as layering, cuttings and plant division.
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April 5 ~ Hobby Greenhouse Management: Greenhouse growing is easy and fun! This class will cover the basics to get you started. Learn about site preparation, types of greenhouses, materials, growing, temperature control, common pests and solutions.Instructor: Walt Friis |
April 12 ~ Vegetable Gardening in the Garden and in Containers: Come learn many ways to grow vegetables in raised beds, square foot gardens and containers. Our Ellis county soils require special techniques for successful spring and fall gardens. Gain a wealth of knowledge to grow your own vegetables for your family.Instructor: Joan Brammer |
April 15 ~ Texas Superstars: Learn a brief history of how plants have been named Texas Superstars and how they were found. Highlights of these superstars include annuals, perennials, fruits, trees and many more.Instructor: Gayle Johnston |
April 26 ~ Tree Planting and Care: For relaxation, food, protection and monetary value, trees add so much to our landscape. This class will teach you what trees will grow best in our area; how to plant both bare root or container grown trees, proper care after planting and how to control any possible pests.Instructor: Sheila Cloonen |
May 3~Gardening for Butterflies: Regardless of age, everyone loves to watch butterflies. There’s something magical about watching them flit about, going from one flower to the next. In this class we’ll cover what it takes to attract butterflies, what they need to survive, what types of plants they like, how to identify their life cycle and what varieties you can expect to see in your garden.Instructor: Cheryl Sandoval |
May 10~Using Herbs in Texas Landscapes: Come learn how herbs can meet a variety of needs and play an important role in our Texas landscapes. This class will cover how to plan and start an herb garden in the garden or containers.Instructor: Alice Thompson |