Master Gardener Training classes open to the general public, Jan. 26

If you’re interested in improving your green thumb, consider the variety of gardening classes being offered to the general public during the Coos County Master Gardener’s 2016 Training in January, February and March. Classes range from botany and entomology to landscaping, water conservation in the garden and sustainable vegetable gardening on the coast. Classes are taught by Oregon State University faculty and staff and local gardening experts. Cost for drop-in participants is $10 for a 3-hour class, or $15 for both the morning and afternoon sessions on two different subjects. Classes will be held in Coos Bay, on January 28 and February 11, at the South Coast Education Service District (ESD) office on Teakwood. On February 4th & 18th, March 3rd & 10th, classes will be held in Myrtle Point at the Coos County Extension Service office. Drop-in participants will not become certified Master Gardeners, but will gain knowledge and skills as well as connect with other local garden enthusiasts. To see the schedule of classes, visit the Extension Service website at http://extension.oregonstate.edu/coos/ and click on 2016 Master Gardener Training Schedule, then on the training schedule link. For more information call 541-572-5263, ext. 25299.