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Learn How to Create a Rain Garden
The April 5 workshop will teach attendees how to create a garden that is beautiful and helps keep local water clean.
(The following news release comes from the . takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. April 5 at the . The cost is $15.)
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Get ready for spring by planning a garden that beautifies your yard and helps keep our water clean. Whether you are an experienced gardener or have never tried gardening before, this eco-friendly gardening workshop will help you learn how to:
- Use native plants in your garden landscape
- Limit fertilizers and pesticides without compromising a beautiful yard
- Capture rainwater on site with rain gardens
- Redirect downspouts to address drainage issues
- Plan your own garden with one-on-one assistance from landscape designers
To register for the gardening workshop, visit www.metroblooms.org or call 651-698-1390. Sponsored by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and the City of Hopkins. Instructed by Michael Keenan, Metro Blooms Lead Landscape Designer.
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