{"id":43549,"date":"2014-02-28T14:19:13","date_gmt":"2014-02-28T19:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.nybg.org\/plant-talk\/?p=43549"},"modified":"2014-03-25T10:45:38","modified_gmt":"2014-03-25T14:45:38","slug":"ledas-top-10-march-gardening-picks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/2014\/02\/adult-education\/ledas-top-10-march-gardening-picks\/","title":{"rendered":"Leda’s Top 10 March Gardening Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Leda Meredith<\/a> is the NYBG Gardening Coordinator and author of the forthcoming book <\/em>Northeast Foraging: 120 Wild and Flavorful Edibles<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Leda<\/a>Finally, it\u2019s just about March, and we can stop dreaming about gardening and actually get going! Whether you’re a novice to the gardening game or a dyed-in-the-wool green thumb, pre-season education and preparation can go a long way. That’s where the NYBG’s Spring Adult Education<\/a> classes come into play.<\/p>\n

Here are my top picks for classes that will help make 2014 your best gardening season ever. I\u2019ll be back next month with April picks, so be sure to keep an eye on Plant Talk<\/em> for upcoming courses and workshops that you won’t want to miss!
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\nFor the space-challenged gardener:
\n<\/b>Whether you don\u2019t have actual in-the-ground planting space, or are trying to get maximum yield out of minimal space, these classes enable you to make the most of the space you have.
\nSuper Small Space Veggie Gardening<\/a> \u2013 3\/18
\nContainer Gardening<\/a> \u2013 Starts 3\/23
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

For the person just starting to garden:
\n<\/b>These two courses are a great foundation for a broad spectrum of essential gardening knowledge. Although one of them is a certificate track requirement, you can take it even if you aren\u2019t pursuing a certificate.
\nPruning: How, When, and Where<\/a> \u2013 3\/9
\nFundamentals of Gardening I<\/a> \u2013 Starts 3\/24<\/p>\n

For the gardener who wants to expand their skills:
\n<\/i><\/b>If you already have an established garden, I bet that, like me, you are winter-weary and eager to get out there and get your hands dirty. These classes cover what you can do now<\/i>, before it really warms up, as well as how to better take care of your garden during the months ahead.
\nA Garden Design Primer<\/a> \u2013 3\/6
\nNative Plant Garden Saturday<\/a> \u2013 3\/22
\nRose Pruning and Spring Cleanup Workshop<\/a> \u2013 3\/29<\/p>\n

For the orchid lover:
\n<\/b>Ever get a gift orchid in bloom that grew healthy leaves, but never bloomed for you again? These classes will help you fix that, and you can treat yourself to some inspiration at the fabulous Orchid Show!
\nOrchid Growing 101<\/a> \u2013 3\/8
\nTroubleshooting for Orchids<\/a> \u2013 3\/29<\/p>\n

\u2026and because a garden is not just about plants:
\n<\/b>Gardening for Native and Migrating Birds<\/a> \u2013 3\/29<\/p>\n

Browse all <\/i>gardening classes<\/i><\/a> just released for Spring-Summer 2014 at <\/i>nybg.org\/adulted<\/i><\/a>. <\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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