Eat healthy; grow a garden

Jon Griffin, Washington State University Master Gardener will present the following classes to enable participants to raise a successful garden. The first class will be held on February 17, 6 p.m., on Planning your Garden (soil management, garden layout, how to use the space sensibly). The next class will be March 22, 9 a.m., on Preparing your Garden (what to grow, starting seeds, how to plant early, when to plant, tilling the soil). The third class will be April 14, 6 p.m., Tending the Garden (caring for your plants, weeding, watering, mulching, when to harvest). May 12, 6 p.m., Fall Garden (extending your garden season, seed saving, cover crops, composting, winter gardening). The cost will be $10 (all family members) per class or $15 (all family members) for the series. The class held on March 22 is free. The program is sponsored by Washington State University Extension. Class registration is limited and due by February 14. For more information or to register, contact Gary Fredricks at 577-3014 Ext 3 or garyf@wsu.edu.