LDS Church to sponsor free gardening classes

January 5, 2023

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Springfield is sponsoring free gardening classes January through March at several locations in the Springfield/Eugene area.

The classes are being offered by Ross Penhallegon, emeritus professor of horticulture at Oregon State University. Ross is an agronomist who has volunteered throughout the world with his wife, Kate, through various programs, including USAID farmer-to-farmer programs led by ACDI/VOCA, Winrock International, CNFA, and Partners of the America. His focus is on urban and commercial horticulture, including organic food production and composting.

Please email Ross Penhallegon directly if attending, at penhallr@gmail.com.

Schedule of FREE gardening classes in the Springfield/Eugene area:

Saturday, January 14th, 10am – noon
PRUNING AT THISTLEDOWN
Thistledown Farm
91455 River Road, Eugene
Register by calling OSU Extension at 541-344-5859 and leaving a message
Rain or shine!

Thursday, January 26th, 8pm – 9:30pm
GROWING VEGETABLES
LDS Church Building
525 66th Street, Springfield
Relief Society Room

Saturday, February 25th, 10am – noon
GROWING BERRIES
LDS Church Building
525 66th Street, Springfield
Relief Society Room

Thursday, March 16th, 7pm – 8:30pm
TREE FRUITS
LDS Church Building
525 66th Street, Springfield
Relief Society Room

Saturday, March 18th, 10am
PRUNING TREE FRUITS
Penhallegon‘s
940 South 43rd Street, Springfield