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Vegetable Gardening for Beginners (Online)


Adult Classes and Activities / Gain Skills -
Winter 2026

Learn the basics of vegetable gardening to successfully grow fresh produce. Practical, simple advice on where to begin: what defines a good location, the right size garden bed, soil preparation, deciding what to plant, buying seeds or transplants, how & when to plant, best time to harvest and much more. Using University of Minnesota research-based information and the instructor’s many years of successes and failures, this class will get you excited to grow and harvest your own vegetables. Handouts and a Zoom link will be delivered to you via email the day before the class.

Paul Richtman

PAUL RICHTMAN has a passion for gardening, has been growing fruits and vegetables since his youth and has been teaching Community Ed classes since 2004. He is a certified University of Minnesota Tree Care Advisor and Extension Master Gardener, specializing in growing fruits, vegetables, trees & shrubs. He enjoys teaching others what he has learned through the UMN research and best practices.

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Live Online Streaming Event
Monday, Mar 9
6:30 - 8:00 PM

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Min Age   15 yr.

$ 20.00
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