Learn to grow your own vegetables

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(WACO) — If you enjoy the fresh taste of homegrown vegetables, you won’t want to miss a special workshop series hosted by Texas State Technical College.

“Introduction to Vegetable Gardening & Healthy Soil” will cover a variety of topics, from plant nutrition and fertilization, to soil properties, composting and selection of vegetables. Cost is just $50 and includes course materials; soil, seeds and containers; and use of gardening tools.

Classes will be held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 18 and 25 and March 3 and 10. Registration deadline is Saturday, Feb. 11; registration and payment are required in advance.

In addition to learning the best practices for growing fresh vegetables, those attending can earn 1.2 hours of Continuing Education Credits.

Space is limited, so sign up today. To find out more, contact TSTC’s Continuing Education Department at 867-4844 or e-mail colleen.shannon@tstc.edu. Or, visit www.waco.tstc.edu/continuinged.