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Capital Area Master Gardeners

Capital Area Master Gardeners empower the community through education on sustainable gardening practices, soil health, and environmental stewardship, fostering a love for gardening and enhancing local ecosystems.

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.

Soil Savvy: Building Better Gardens from the Ground Up!

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Welcome to the CAMG Picnic Box ShopChoose your meal for the CAMG Picnic. This meal is being catered by the Grand Traverse Pie Company.

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