Gardeners invited to "Early Season Vegetables Seminar"

Despite the cold weather, anyone who plans to put in a garden this year needs to get ready right now. That's the word from Leon County Extension Agent Tommy Neyland.

"People who can't wait to get their garden in can get started right now," Neyland indicated. "It won't be long before some of our early-season crops need to be planted, and there's a whole lot of work to get done before then."

Local Master Gardeners will help gardeners learn the best methods for getting those plants in the ground as they along with Bo Bo's Nursery hosts a free "Early Season Vegetables" seminar Friday, February 20, from 11:00am to 12:30pm at BoBo's Nursery.

Methods for planting Tomatoes, onions, potatoes, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli and green peas will be just part of the seminar.

"There's any number of crops that do especially well when planted early in the year," said Neyland. "We'll concentrate on how to know when to plant these crops, how to prepare the soil for planting, the best varieties for our area, as well as the actual procedures for getting in the ground."

In addition to variety selection and production methods, the class will also concentrate on weed control, fertilization and care of the plants. The vegetable gardening class is offered free to the public and will be held at Bo Bo's Nursery, located on Hwy 79 between Buffalo and Jewett.

For more information and preregistration please contact the Texas Agrilife Extension Service at 903.536.2531 or at leon-tx@tamu.edu We will seek to provide reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities for this event.