Many people enjoy growing their own vegetables, and an upcoming class in Vancouver will provide instructions on how to do so successfully.
Get Growing-Introduction to Vegetable Gardening is a hands-on program conducted by the Washington State University Extension Clark County Master Gardener Program. At the class, attendees will be taught how to grow healthy, fresh, delicious vegetables. They will learn numerous techniques to ensure a successful gardening effort such as site selection, crop selection, soil preparation, disease and pest management, irrigation, and more. The event is fully outdoors, and will involve hands-on activities. People should wear sturdy shoes, dress for changeable weather, and bring water. The class is aimed at those who have little or no experience gardening.
The Heritage Farm, which dates from 1873, was once the county poor farm. During the 1940s, Washington State College (now Washington State University) used it as an agricultural research facility to conduct research into how to implement technology into farming. The farm covers 79 acres and includes various buildings, including a riparian area, cultivated field, pastureland, the Heritage orchard, community gardens, greenhouses, and more.
The class will be held on May 3, from 12.00 pm until 3.30 pm, at 78th Street Heritage Farm on 1919 NE 78th Street. The farm is used by WSU for experiments in improving farming techniques. When classes like this are planned, organizers will often work with a printer who will use flyer printing to create instruction sheets for students.
