Has anyone ever been to the Thanksgving Point Gardening Workshops? I wasn't sure if it was a new offering. I had just signed up for the fruit tree pruning class on the 28th, and noticed it.

Each class is taught for 50 minutes by a Utah State University Extension Service Advanced Master Gardener. They charge $5 per class. Is anyone here teaching these classes?

I was just wondering how basic they would be, or if they would be a nice intro into the topics. They include:

9:00-9:50 AM Pruning Stone Fruits

Learn the proper method for pruning peach and apricot.


9:00-9:50 AM Basic Vegetable Gardening

If you have never gardened or are new to Utah this class is for you.


9:00-9:50 AM Wake-up Your Garden

Spring is just around the corner. Learn what you can be doing now in the garden.

9:00-10:30 AM Creating a Tufa Trough

Make your own stone-like plant container.

Fee: $40.00

This is a messy class so dress accordingly. You will be working with cement.


10:00-10:50 AM Pruning Shrubs

Learn the proper techniques for pruning the different types of shrubs.

10:00-10:50 AM Early Season Vegetables

You will be suprised at what you can grow in the early spring.


10:00-10:50 AM The Joys of Composting

Composting is a great way to create soil amendments.

11:00-11:50 AM Pruning Ornamental Trees

Learn how to apply pruning principles to achieve the aesthetic vision you have for your garden.

11:00-11:50 AM Growing Strawberries

There is nothing quite like fresh vine ripen strawberries to add to any meal. This class will cover variety selection, growing condition and care.

11:00-11:50 AM Fine Toning Your Soil

In case you have not notice Utah does not have the best soil. Learn about topsoil, mulches and amendments.

11:00- 11:50 AM Starting Seeds

Learn the do's and don't of starting seeds indoors.

12:00-12:50 PM Glorious Grapes

You can grow glorious grapes if you know what varieties to select and proper pruning techniques.

12:00-12:50 PM Propagation by Cuttings

Learn how to propagate new plants by cuttings.

12:00-12:50 PM Gardening by the Month

We will give you a check list of what you should be doing in your garden by the month.

12:00-12:50 PM Understanding Garden Catologs

I am sure you are like many of us who are recieving garden catalogs in the mail and know you are wondering will that plant grow here, what size is it, etc... We will teach you how to catalog savvy and also tips for the internet.

1:00-1:50 PM Pruning Pome Fruit

Learn the proper techniques for pruning apples and pears

1:00-1:50 PM Extending the Growing Seasons

Learn what you can do to extend your growing seasons.

1:00-1:50 PM Hot Beds and Cold Frames

Learn purpose of each one and how it will fit your needs for growing plants.

Here is a link that might be useful: Backyard Gardening Workshops Saturday February 23