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Fall Lawn Care Class
Forest Lake Area Schools Education Center 943 9th Ave SW, Forest Lake, MN, United StatesLawn care can be expensive and puzzling. Learn to get the best performance from your yard while protecting lakes and streams from pollutants and runoff. We will cover a wide…
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Mulches and Composts Class
Chisago Lakes High School 29400 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom, MN, United StatesComposts and mulches are nature’s way of recycling; keeps waste out of landfills, and it fertilizes without chemicals. Learn how to use a variety of composts and the various mulches out…
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Fall Septic System Care Class
Forest Lake Area Schools Education Center 943 9th Ave SW, Forest Lake, MN, United StatesHow does your septic system really work? How can you as a homeowner care for and protect your investment to maximize the life of the system? Learn how to extend the…
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Mulches and Composts Class
Forest Lake Area Schools Education Center 943 9th Ave SW, Forest Lake, MN, United StatesComposts and mulches are nature’s way of recycling; it keeps waste out of landfills and fertilizes without chemicals. Learn how to use a variety of composts and various mulches for…
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Dormant Seeding Class
Chisago Lakes High School 29400 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom, MN, United StatesSpring is often thought to be the traditional time to plant seed, but fall has its advantages. When we seed in fall, the seeding is dormant, and the seed will…
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Fall Septic System Care Class
Chisago Lakes High School 29400 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom, MN, United StatesHow does your individual septic system really work? How can you as a homeowner care for and protect your investment to maximize the life of the system? There are many…
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Dormant Seeding Class
Forest Lake Area Schools Education Center 943 9th Ave SW, Forest Lake, MN, United StatesSpring is often thought to be the time to plant seed, but fall has its advantages. When we seed in fall, the seeding is dormant, and the seed will remain…
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Rain Barrels 101
Forest Lake Area Schools Education Center 943 9th Ave SW, Forest Lake, MN, United StatesRain barrels harvest rainwater from roofs that can then be used to water gardens, lawns and potted plants. As much as 40% of residential water is used for irrigation in…
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Backyard Habitat
It’s all about the birds and bees…and butterflies. Learn how to attract more pollinators and songbirds to your backyard by making some simple changes. We will discuss various species of…
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Native Plants for Small Spaces and Containers
Hardwood Creek Library 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MN, United StatesSmall spaces don’t need to limit your gardening possibilities! Do you have a small garden space, patio, or containers and want to add color, texture, and plants? Don’t overlook using…