Square Foot Gardening being offered at the Dunwoody Nature Center

SQUARE FOOT GARDENING - Building Your Box
Saturday, February 28, 2009; 10 am - Noon

Members: $20; General Public: $25

Learn the basics of Square Foot Gardening, an easy-to-understand concept for novice and expert gardeners alike. Based on the book, All New Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew, teachers Lyn and Bob Bernstein will provide hands-on instruction on building a 4x4 square foot raised bed box, mixing the three "magic" soil ingredients, and siting your box. No matter what soil you have in your yard, you can harvest an abundant selection of fresh vegetables throughout the growing season or enjoy a constant array of lovely annuals and perennials . . . all in an easy-to-manage space. Our class is offered in two parts - choose one or both.

SQUARE FOOT GARDENING - Planting Your Early Spring Garden
Saturday, March 7, 2009; 10 am - Noon

Members: $20; General Public: $25

You've built your box - now it's time to plant your early spring garden! Lyn and Bob Bernstein will provide hands-on instruction in choosing the best plants and seeds for Dunwoody gardens, plant spacing, watering techniques, and trellising. Based on Mel Bartholomew's popular All New Square Foot Gardening book.

Register soon as class space is limited! Register at www.dunwoodynature.org or call 770-394-3322.