Whitman County Library is thrilled to be partnering with the Community Action Center and the WSU Whitman County Master Gardeners to present a Seed to Table Beginner Gardening Series at the Colfax branch. Classes are designed for adults, or children ages 14+ with adult supervision, and are aimed at preparing attendees for a successful year in their veggie gardens!

Classes are perfect for beginners or seasoned gardeners looking to pick up new skills. Participants can expect detailed instruction, useful handouts, and hands-on activities on a variety of topics. Classes will be offered independently of each other, so folks are welcome to sign up for as many or as few as they would like! Registration is required, however, so be sure to either register online, contact Claire at clairem@cacwhitman.org or Cydney at cydney@whitcolib.org, or stop by the Colfax library to RSVP for the classes of your choosing. Find the full schedule below:

VARYING TUESDAY AFTERNOONS FROM 1-2:30 PM IN THE CENTER AT THE COLFAX LIBRARY

Planning Your Vegetable Garden I – January 14
Space Considerations & Garden Beds: How to choose a site and create garden beds

Planning Your Vegetable Garden II – January 28
Crop Selection: Understanding what grows well on the Palouse and selecting the right crops for your garden

Planning Your Vegetable Garden III – February 11
Scheduling and Garden Layout: How to create a planting schedule and the considerations for your garden layout

Gardening Your Soil – February 25
Soil health in the garden

Indoor Seed Starting – March 11
Kickstart your growing season by getting the right plants started indoors

Direct Planting a Vegetable Garden – March 25
What to plant outside now and what to plant later

Garden Pests – April 8
Identifying, researching, and managing the common pests of your garden

Weed Identification & Management – April 22
Common garden weeds and the management techniques you need to know

Irrigation Essentials – May 6
Using drip lines and other irrigation systems to save time and conserve water