Fernwood Center events

Published 12:10 pm Monday, February 1, 2010

Master Gardener Training Now through March 27
This Week’s Special Subject: “Lawns” by Ben Yost – Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This popular series is provided by the Michigan State University Extension and is an excellent way to improve your horticultural knowledge. It’s not too late to sign up for individual classes that meet your personal needs. The cost of individual sessions is $18 ($14 for Fernwood members). Register in advance by calling Fernwood at (269) 695-6491.

Streptocarpus: England’s Favorite Houseplant
Saturday, 2 to 4 p.m.

Streptocarpus: It sounds like a strange disease of some kind, but it is actually a lovely flowering houseplant. Sherry Burtchett has been growing Streptocarpus for about eight years and demonstrates how to grow, propagate, and cross-pollinate these beautiful plants. This class fulfills two hours of Michigan Master Gardener continuing education credits. Register in advance. Fee is $15 (members $12).