Starting vegetables workshop offered in Longview April 16

On April 16 at 6 p.m., Cowlitz County Master Gardeners will assist participants in starting vegetable plants. All participants must pre-register by April 10 by contacting Gary Fredricks at 577-3014 Ext 3 or at garyf@wsu.edu.

Participants will pre-select their seeds for 18 starts (lettuce, tomato, basil, zinnias, etc.) prior to the workshop. Following a short presentation at the workshop, participants will plant the seeds in a mini greenhouse that they will take home. Attendees will receive a 1 - 10"X20" tray with greenhouse dome, 18 - 4" pots, seed starting mix and seeds.

The workshop cost is $20. The class will be held in the Floral Building located on the Cowlitz County fairgrounds in Longview. The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University Extension Master Gardeners.