Fall Gardening Workshops At CCC Start Soon

From CCC: Start the fall gardening season off with a workshop from the Clackamas Community College Horticulture Department.

Make your own mini hoop house Saturday, Oct. 6, 9-10:50 a.m. Learn how to grow food year-round in a mini hoop house. Participants are encouraged to bring up to a dozen, 10 feet by 1/2-inch galvanized electrical conduit. Cost: $20.

Pesticide laws and safety Monday, Oct. 8-Nov. 5, 1-4:50 p.m. Learn the laws and regulations related to application, handling and storage of pesticides. Participants will learn techniques for product selection, applicator safety and environmental protection. This workshop can be used as preparation for the Oregon Pesticide Laws and Safety exam. Cost: $178.

Apprentice applicator recertification Friday, Nov. 30, 8 a.m.-4:50 p.m. This workshop fulfills the Oregon Department of Agriculture’s (ODA) yearly continuing education requirements to renew pesticide apprentice applicator licenses. Esta clase se enseña en español también. Cost: $80.

Pesticide core training Friday, Dec. 7, 1-4:50 p.m. This workshop qualifies participants for four CORE credits as required by the ODA. Cost: $40.

Herb gifts and holiday decorating Friday, Dec. 1, 8 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Learn how to make herb gifts and holiday arrangements including which herbs and plants are appropriate for use. Cost: $45. All workshops meet in Clairmont Hall on the Oregon City campus, 19600 Molalla Ave. For information on how to register for classes, contact Loretta Mills at 503-594-3292 or lorettam@clackamas.edu.

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