LIGHTHOUSE FOR LEARNING
Spring 2022
(with Ellis County Master Gardeners)
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Registration Guidelines:
- Pre-registration with payment is required for all classes
- Cancellations must be received seven days prior to the class dare to receive a refund
- Unless specifically noted, all classes are for adults, 18 years and older
All classes cost $15.00 and are taught from 6:00-7:30 pm at Global High School, 275 Indian Drive, Waxahachie, TX 76165.
APRIL 4th ~ Using Herbs in Texas Landscape: Learn how to reproduce plants from seeds. This class will cover the advantages of seed propagation and methods to improve your rate of seed germination. You will gain an in-depth understanding of plant development from seeds.Instructor: Alice Thompson, Ellis County Master Gardener |
APRIL 7th ~ Earth-Kind Composting. It’s Easier Than You Think: Compost is a gardener’s gold. We will discuss why and how to compost household and yard waste. Come and discover Earth-Kind ways you can incorporate composting into your home maintenance routine to harvest your own garden gold.Instructor: Ginger Cole, Ellis County Master Gardener |
APRIL 11th~ Growing “Hatch” Style Green Chilies in Ellis County: Green chilies are a culinary delight when they hit the grocery stores. Why wait? Learn how to grow your own green chilies varieties here in Ellis County plus, learn a few tips on preparation.Instructor: Tom Graves, Ellis County Master GardenerClick Here to Register |
APRIL 21st ~ Good Bugs, Bad Bugs: This class will help you identify some of the most common good and bad insects and get some ideas on how to keep the less-desirables from ruining your garden without killing off the good insects that are a help and even a necessity to successful gardening.Instructor: Maureen Nitkowski, Ellis County Master GardenerClick Here to Register |
APRIL 25th ~ Plant Propagation – Part 1: Learn how to reproduce plants from seeds. This class will cover the advantages of seed 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, Ellis County Master GardenerClick Here to Register |
APRIL 28th ~ Plant Propagation – Part 2: Learn how to propagate plants from some of your favorites or from some of your friends’ plants. This class will give you information on different methods of propagation such as layering, cuttings and plant division. You will have both classroom and hands-on activities.Instructor: Walt Friis, Ellis County Master GardenerClick Here to Register |