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Carroll County Vegetable Gardening Classes and Events
The 2012 classes, plant clinics, and events listed below are scheduled in Carroll County. Classes held at the Extension office are $10.00 per class per family unless otherwise noted. Registration is requested, although walk-ins are accepted. Most Extension office classes cover 3 topics and have a food prepration demonstration. To register call 410-386-2760. Payment will be taken at the door. Make checks payable to CCEAC.
Library and Farmer's Market classes are free, no registration required.
For additional information, contact Diane Brown (carlhaven@gmail.com).
Date |
Time |
Topic(s) |
Location |
Jan. 7 |
9AM- Noon |
Soils Getting Started in the Garden Food prep. demo. Integrated Pest Management |
Carroll County Extension 700 Agriculture Dr. Westminster 21157 |
| Jan. 14 | 9AM- Noon |
Herbs |
Carroll County Extension 700 Agriculture Dr. Westminster 21157 |
| Mar. 1 | 6:30 PM | Starting a Vegetable Garden | Taneytown Library |
| Mar. 3 |
9 - Noon |
Pollinators |
Carroll County Extension 700 Agriculture Dr. Westminster 21157 |
| Mar. 20 |
7 PM | Raised beds | Eldersburg Library |
| Mar. 27 | 7 PM | Container Gardening | Eldersburg Library |
| Mar. 31 | 9 - noon |
Seed Starting Container Gardening Food Prep Demo Raised beds |
Carroll County Extension 700 Agriculture Dr. Westminster 21157 |
| Apr. 7 |
9AM- Noon |
Cover Crops Garden Maintanence Food prep. demo. Companion Planting |
Carroll County Extension 700 Agriculture Dr. Westminster 21157 |
| Apr. 10 | 7 PM | Composting | Eldersburg Library |
| Apr. 17 | 7 PM | Garden Maintanence | Eldersburg Library |
| May 1 | * |
Grow It Eat It Preserve It (click link for details) This workshop demonstrates recommended water bath and pressure canning methods and more! Fee: $35, Registration required. Contact: Terri Serio at tserio@umd.edu |
Carroll County Extension 700 Agriculture Dr. Westminster 21157 |
| May 3 | * | Grow It Eat It Preserve It (click link for details) This workshop demonstrates recommended water bath and pressure canning methods and more! Fee: $35, Registration required. Contact: Terri Serio at tserio@umd.edu |
Carroll County Extension |
| May 3 |
7 PM | Small Fruits | Eldersburg Library |
| May 5 | 8AM - 4PM | Grow It Eat It Preserve It (click link for details) This workshop demonstrates recommended water bath and pressure canning methods and more! Fee: $35, Registration required. Contact: Terri Serio at tserio@umd.edu |
Carroll County Extension |
Check back in Spring 2012 for an updated plant clinic schedule!
Here are the days and locations 'Ask a Master Gardener' Plant clinics were held in 2011 -
| Clinic | Months | Date(s) and Time |
| Mt. Airy Farmer's Market Mt. Airy Municipal Parking Lot |
May - Sept. | 4th Wednesday of the month beginning May 25th 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Hampstead Carnival Grounds - next to the Fire Department | Select dates May - Sept. | Saturdays from 8:00 AM - noon on the following dates: May 14 and 21 June 11, 18 and 25 July 9, 16, 23 Aug 6 and 27 Sept. 10, 17, 24 |
| Taneytown Memorial Park | June 4th - Sept 3rd | Saturdays, 9AM - noon |
| Westminster Farmer's Market - AG Center | June 18 - Sept. 3 | Saturdays, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Grow it, Eat It, Preserve It workshops demonstrate recommended water bath and pressure canning methods focusing on food safety, proper canning equipment and tested recipes. Cost is $35 and includes handouts, fruit/vegetables, lids and jars, and use of canning equipment. Also, included in your registration fee is a food preservation cookbook with updated tested recipes and in-depth information for both the new and experienced food preserver, including information on water bath and pressure canning, pickling, jams and jellies, freezing and drying.
Check with Terri Serio for class time and details.
ShareThisFor more information, contact Diane Brown, Carroll County Master Gardener, Grow It Eat It Coordinator
Last updated: 03/1/2012