03/19/2016 — 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cabela's Second Floor Conference Center
Square Foot, Raised Beds And Intensive Vegetable Gardening Saturday, March 19th 10 Am to Noon.
Free to attend!
Learn everything you need to know to begin your garden from a Master Gardener!
Richard Rock’s interest in gardening began during his tour of Viet Nam while serving in the Army. He earned Master Gardener status in 1993, was a co-editor of the monthly magazine “Directions” for 24 issues and is a sought after speaker. Richard has provided presentations at many garden clubs, Ace Hardware Stores, colleges and for several years at the Garden Fest held at the Mc Henry Community College.
This program will include; making soil, starting seeds, fertilizers, building raised beds, greenhouses, planting, trellis. companion planting, where to get seeds, harvesting, seed saving, and more.
As a member of Live Free, USA for more than 30 years preparedness and self-sufficiency are a way of life for Richard Rock. Gardening & Food Technology, as well as food storage and food preparation are his passion.
For those planning to get their seeds started a few weeks before this event, Richard suggests taking a look at seedsavers.org
Following this presentation please plan to stay for the Live Free, USA annual meeting. You will have time to purchase your lunch in the Black Oak Grill prior to the 1 Pm start time of the annual meeting. More details will be available as we get closer to March.
