Notes from Master Gardener Classes in Big Sandy and Fort Benton
The Master Gardener class (Level 1) began in Fort Benton and Big Sandy on the first week of March and will finish the last week in April. A total of nine are taking the class in Fort Benton and 17 are taking the class in Big Sandy. Below are a few notes from the class.
• Do not work soil when it is wet. If the soil sticks to the shovel, wait a few more days.
• The number one thing that kills our plants is TLC. Don’t over fertilize, don’t over trim, don’t over water.
• A sandy loam or silt loam with 5-8% organic matter is an ideal...
