Green Thumb Gardening

media release: The Dane County Extension Horticulture Program is delighted to announce a Winter Green Thumb Gardening Class. The course is a series of vegetable gardening classes tailored for both home and community gardeners. These classes provide an immersive and informative experience, covering a diverse range of gardening topics to empower participants with essential skills.

Designed to foster thriving home vegetable gardens, the series spans from seed starting to composting and managing insect pests. Whether you're a novice or an experienced gardener, these classes offer valuable insights to enhance your gardening journey.

The classes will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday evenings, commencing from mid-January 2024 through mid-March 2024. Conveniently hosted via Zoom, sessions will be recorded (excluding the plant disease class) for participants' reference.

Registrants have the option to enroll in the entire class series at a discounted rate or choose specific classes based on their interests.

Class Dates and Topics:

Thursday January 18 – Seed Starting

Thursday January 25 – Planning the Organic Vegetable Garden

Thursday February 1 – Vegetable Crops and Specialized Techniques

Thursday February 15 – Vegetable Garden Insect Pest Management

Thursday February 22 – Weed Management 

Thursday February 29 – Vegetable Disease Management

Thursday March 7 – Composting 

Thursday March 14 – Cover Crops

Thursday March 21 – Harvesting and Storage of Vegetables

For registration and additional information, please visit the Dane County UW-Extension website. For inquiries, contact Chip Thompson at (608) 224-3705.