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Central Oregon Master Gardener Association

2024 Community Gardening Classes

"Seed Sowing & Transplanting"

"Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon"

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Seed Sowing and Transplanting

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Find out how and where to choose the right seeds for our shorter growing season in Central Oregon. Learn what varieties of vegetables do well here. The instructor will give demonstrations on how to prepare seed trays, mix the seedling medium, and plant and nurture seeds. There will be information on how to use grow lights and warming mats. You will learn the two stages of transplanting. We will discuss when and how to harden off the young plants so they will thrive outdoors. A long-time successful gardener will teach these "tricks of the trade."

 

You will take home the official publication of science-based research, "Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon." You will learn how to access the Oregon State Extension Service website to get other publications for your gardening projects and concerns. If you need a soil thermometer ($5 each) or row cover ($10 per 6ft x 20ft roll), you will be ablet o buy those in the classroom, cash or check only. This FREE class is presented by the Central Oregon chapter of OSU Master Gardeners, as part of our Community Education Outreach.

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Registration is required for all classes.

Jan 13 - OSU Extension Building- Deschutes County Fairgrounds, Redmond, OR 97756 Register: seed-sowing-and-transplanting-redmond-tickets-753927436257

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Feb 3 - OSU Extension, Clover Building, 502 SE Lynn Blvd, Prineville, OR 97754  Register: seed-sowing-and-transplanting-prineville-tickets-770359926277

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Feb 17 - Bend location to be announced soon

Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon

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Learn how to grow your own food. 

Yes, you CAN have a successful vegetable garden in Central Oregon and OSU Master Gardeners will teach you how. This two-hour FREE class covers Central Oregon climate, soil amendments, site selection, season extenders and other techniques. You will learn the recommended vegetable varieties to grow here. 

The class also includes the free 24-page book, "Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon", published by the OSU Extension Service. You will learn how to access the Oregon State Extension Service website to get other publications for your gardening projects and concerns. If you need a soil thermometer ($5 each) or row cover ($10 per 6ft x 20ft roll), you will be able to buy those in the classroom, cash or check only.  

 

Registration is required for all classes.

Jan 20 - Sisters Community Church, Fireside Room, 1300 McKenzie Highway, Sisters, OR 97759 Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/growing-vegetables-in-central-oregon-sisters-tickets-770373667377?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Jan 27 - OSU Extension Building 3- Deschutes County Fairgrounds, Redmond, OR 97756

Register: growing-vegetables-in-central-oregon-redmond-tickets-757481657027

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Feb 10 - OSU Extension Building 3- Deschutes County Fairgrounds- Redmond, OR 97756

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/growing-vegetables-in-central-oregon-redmond-tickets-757484686087?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Feb 24 - COCC Community Room (MDR 117), 1170 E. Ashwood Rd., Madras, OR 97741 Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/growing-vegetables-in-central-oregon-madras-tickets-771797265397?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Mar 9 - OSU Extension, Clover Building, 502 SE Lynn Blvd, Prineville, OR 97754 Register: growing-vegetables-in-central-oregon-prineville-tickets-770353697647

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More classes to be announced soon.

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