The Montgomery County Extension Office is offering a series of workshops on home gardening and food preservation. Part 1: Planning and Prep will be held on Monday, March 29th, 6:30pm. Part 2: Preserving Your Produce will be held on Monday, April 5th, 6:30pm.
Part 3: Practice and Planting date and time will be determined by participants’ schedules.
All workshops will be in the Multi-purpose Room of the Montgomery County Government Center, 755 Roanoke Street, Christiansburg. Participants of the series will gain practical knowledge of garden soil preparation, crop rotation, timing, gardening in containers, fertilization, irrigation, pest control, harvesting and more, all with an emphasis on sustainable practices. Plus produce selection and preparations for canning, freezing and dehydration.
The final workshop (Part 3) will provide participants with hands-on seeding demos and take home materials. Cost for the entire workshop series is $2.00 per person to cover materials. Advance registration necessary to ensure adequate supplies.
To register, contact the Montgomery County Extension Office at (540)382-5790 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or stop by the office in Suite 1G of the Montgomery County Government Center. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Barry Robinson at (540) 382-5790 during the business hours of 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations prior to the event.