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Vegetable Gardening 101
April 17 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
📅 Ages: Adults
📌 Wasaga Beach Public Library card required for registration.
Join Master Gardener Gail Cocker for an informative presentation designed for new gardeners. Learn how to get started with vegetable gardening, from selecting the best garden site and soil preparation to composting and planting schedules. Gail will cover bed design, essential garden care, and basic pest control strategies to help you cultivate a thriving vegetable garden.
About the Presenter:
Gail Cocker has been a dedicated member of the Simcoe County Master Gardeners since 2017 and earned her Horticulture Certificate from the University of Guelph in 2020. After retiring, she moved to a large property in Mulmur Township, where she expanded her gardening endeavors. Gail tends to a large vegetable garden, perennial gardens, a lavender hillside, and a cutting garden while also managing 45 acres of forest.
Committed to biodiversity, Gail focuses on increasing native plant species in her gardens to restore the ecosystem. She is also an active member of the Creemore Horticultural Society and leads a volunteer team that maintains the new gardens in the Village Green in downtown Creemore.
Whether you’re just starting your gardening journey or looking to refine your skills, this presentation will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to grow your own fresh produce!
