A free class will be offered on Thursday, October 17, at the North Central Career Center for homeowners interested in learning how they can incorporate cover crops into their home garden.
Cover crops, or green manures, are any plants that will grow during the fall or winter that will be tilled under in the spring before vegetables are planted. During this time they can prevent soil erosion, provide nutrients, increase organic matter and reduce soil compaction.
Participants in this class will learn what cover crops to plant and when to plant them, as well as several tips and tricks to managing cover crops in their garden.
Andy Luke, field specialist in agronomy with MU Extension, will be prepared to help you take your garden to the next level with the use of cover crops. The class will take place from 6:00 to 7:30 on Thursday, October 17, at the North Central Career Center in Bethany.
To register for this class, contact the Harrison County Extension Center at (660) 425-6434 or email Mary Ward at MWard@shr2.k12.mo.us.