Alexandria Public Schools Community Education

Almost all fruit trees, as well as many other trees, are propagated by grafting. At its simplest, grafting is the joining of a desired varietal wood (scion) with a desired rootstock. Grafting methods will be presented and you will learn how to care for your grafted plants to turn them into fruitful trees. You will have the opportunity to graft three trees. You will be required to have leather or heavy work gloves. If you have them available, please bring a sharp utility knife, a hand pruner, and a plastic grocery bag.

Explore the stages of bread making, creative intermixing of recipes, and guidelines for converting standard recipes into no-knead refrigerated recipes. We will start with some basic recipes, introduce the levain method for sourdough, and bake many variations of breads from refrigerated or frozen dough that is prepared in advance of baking. This course requires the ability to stand for periods of time.

Learn how to turn softwood and hardwood cutting into plants by taking a cutting involves removing a piece of tissue, stem, leaf, or root from a parent plant and inducing it to form roots or foliage so that it can be grown as a new plant. Most shrubs and trees and many perennials can be propagated by cuttings. There are no special techniques or skills required to propagate plants from cuttings and the equipment required can be very simple and inexpensive as well. After attending this class, you will leave with a good idea on how to root your own cuttings and with enough rooting hormone solution to last for the season!

Learn to make savory breads using dough that you mix in minutes, that you can store for up to two weeks, and that will allow you to have fresh artisan breads in five minutes a day! Bake a loaf in class to share, plus bring home a batch of dough to make more bread over the next two weeks. Class includes demonstration, hands-on and tasting. Bring an ice cream bucket with lid to take home your dough.

Join us for a hands-on class for designing effective planters and hanging baskets. Go beyond the centered spike and geranium planter to incorporate new plants that integrate height, length, texture, growth habits, and light requirements. Discover new flowers, vegetables and herbs to use for attractive plantings that will thrive from spring through fall! All participants will plant and bring home a 10" hanging basket or planter which is included in the registration fee. Larger options can be requested on site for an additional fee. Location: Miltona Greenhouse, 19960 Noble Lane NW, Parkers Prairie.