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Workshops planned for spring backyard gardeners

February 14, 2013 @ 12:00 AM

CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia State University Extension Service is planning a series of workshops for backyard gardeners preparing for spring at the Barnett Center, 1524 10th Ave. in Huntington.

The courses will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on the following dates: Feb. 26: Site Selection and Preparation; March 12: Garden Design and Plant Spacing; March 26: Plant Selection and Growing Techniques; April 23: Raised Beds and Container Gardening; and April 30: Insect and Disease Management.

The workshops are free. To register, contact Brad Cochran at 304-541-3301 or bcochran2@wvstateu.edu.