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Registration open for Fairbanks gardening class

August 30, 2019

Marmian Grimes

Photo courtesy of UAF Cooperative Extension Service. A raised-bed garden such as this can help overcome the problems of wet, cold and poorly drained soils.
Photo courtesy of UAF Cooperative Extension Service. A raised-bed garden such as this can help overcome the problems of wet, cold and poorly drained soils.


Registration is open for an eight-week gardening class in Fairbanks taught by longtime master gardener Terry Reichardt.

The class will meet Mondays from 6 to 8 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, beginning Sept. 30. Participants will learn how to grow all kinds of vegetables and how to cook and store them. The church is located at 547 Seventh Ave.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service sponsors the class. The fee is $20 but waivers are available. Call 452-2406 to reserve a spot or for more information.