Edible landscape plants like raspberries, blackberries, elderberries, apples, hazelnuts, and currants not only enhance the beauty of any yard, but they also provide delicious, healthy options that grow year after year.
If you are purchasing perennial plants from the New Leaf Foods Bountiful Branches Sale, and have questions about the best ways to plan, plant, and take care of these special food producers, this class is for you! Join Dillon Weist, manager of the Bounty Garden for the Sustainable Food and Agriculture Systems associate degree program, at NWTC. He will guide you through the answers to these questions and more.
Once you register for the class, you will be sent a link that allows you to join.
Learn the answers to these common questions and concerns:
Which plants should I select?
How far apart should I space the plants?
What kind of soil fertilizer might I need?
How do I maintain and prune the plants?
What are the best options for weed control?
When can I expect my first harvest?
What kind of habitat do they prefer?
What are the mistakes I should avoid?
How long will they last?
How can I preserve the harvest?