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Capital Area Master Gardeners

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Soil Savvy Workshop

Join us for an engaging, hands-on workshop where you will learn how to build healthy soil for a thriving garden. Together, we will explore how soil functions, what drives soil health, and the management practices that make the biggest impact. You will uncover the causes of common garden problems and leave with practical, easy-to-use tips to nurture your garden from the ground up. &nbsp;Seating is limited to 45 people, so please register today to reserve your spot! Workshop Details... Who should attend: Homeowners, gardeners, nature enthusiasts, and anyone looking to improve the health and resilience of the soil and plants in your garden. What to expect<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Engaging, hands-on demonstrations and activities to help you understand your soil</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Expert guidance from two MSU Extension educators</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Soil testing results demystified &ndash; what they mean and how to use them</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Compost and mulch essentials for healthier soil</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Take-home tips, resources, and other garden goodies</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Complimentary beverages and snacks</li></ul>&nbsp;What to Bring<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Your questions for our extension presenters about challenges you have in your space</li><li fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">1 &ndash; 2 cups of your garden soil for evaluation&nbsp;</li></ul>Presenters<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Christina Curell, Soil Health Educator, Michigan State University Extension&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Brent Crain, Ph.D., &nbsp;Extension Consumer Horticulture Educator, Michigan State University</li></ul>Tickets: are non-refundable, but may be transferred. More InformationPlease email questions to <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:mga.cac@gmail.com" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;">mga.cac@gmail.com</a> or visit our website at <a data-fr-linked="true" fr-original-style="" href="https://mgacac.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://mgacac.wordpress.com/</a>. &nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1782646171/wysiwyg/tlxuhuyyzkcmwa7qfozh.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">This event is sponsored by the Capital Area Master Gardeners in collaboration with Michigan State University Extension (MSUE). &nbsp;Ticket fees support MSUE-approved Extension Master Gardener projects in the local community.

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; -webkit-user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registering for our Soil Savvy Workshop. Your registration greatly helps our mission.&nbsp; If you have questions, please email us at mag.cac@gmail.com. See you on August 15th, Capital Area Master Gardeners

Join us for an engaging, hands-on workshop where you will learn how to build healthy soil for a thriving garden. Together, we will explore how soil functions, what drives soil health, and the management practices that make the biggest impact. You will uncover the causes of common garden problems and leave with practical, easy-to-use tips to nurture your garden from the ground up.  Seating is limited to 45 people, so please register today to reserve your spot! Workshop Details... Who should attend: Homeowners, gardeners, nature enthusiasts, and anyone looking to improve the health and resilience of the soil and plants in your garden. What to expect<ul><li>Engaging, hands-on demonstrations and activities to help you understand your soil</li><li>Expert guidance from two MSU Extension educators</li><li>Soil testing results demystified – what they mean and how to use them</li><li>Compost and mulch essentials for healthier soil</li><li>Take-home tips, resources, and other garden goodies</li><li>Complimentary beverages and snacks</li></ul> What to Bring<ul><li>Your questions for our extension presenters about challenges you have in your space</li><li>1 – 2 cups of your garden soil for evaluation </li></ul>Presenters<ul><li>Christina Curell, Soil Health Educator, Michigan State University Extension </li><li>Brent Crain, Ph.D.,  Extension Consumer Horticulture Educator, Michigan State University</li></ul>Tickets: are non-refundable, but may be transferred. More InformationPlease email questions to <a href="mailto:mga.cac@gmail.com">mga.cac@gmail.com</a> or visit our website at <a href="https://mgacac.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">https://mgacac.wordpress.com/</a>.  <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1782646171/wysiwyg/tlxuhuyyzkcmwa7qfozh.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;-webkit-user-select:none;position:relative;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />This event is sponsored by the Capital Area Master Gardeners in collaboration with Michigan State University Extension (MSUE).  Ticket fees support MSUE-approved Extension Master Gardener projects in the local community.

Capital Area Master Gardeners

Soil Savvy: Building Better Gardens from the Ground Up!

Fenner Nature Center

Soil Savvy Workshop

$35

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