PRESS RELEASE                                                              

February 1, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Learn to grow great plants from seed at our

Successful Seed Starting Seminar

CONTACT: Dawn Pettinelli

Soil Nutrient Analysis Laboratory at 860.486.4274

 and

Carol Quish

UConn Home and Garden Education Center

877-486-6271

Knowledge to Grow On:  Successful Seed Starting

Growing plants from seeds is not only economical but also a wonderful way to add little known and unique flowers and vegetables to your garden beds. Starting heirloom vegetables, antique flowers, and interesting perennials and bulbs will be discussed along with hands-on seed planting and transplanting. Everyone will go home with seedlings.  Discover the pleasures of successful seed starting. The seminar will be held March 8th from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Auer Farm in Bloomfield, CT. $50 fee. Registration required (877) 486-6271 or www.ladybug.uconn.edu.

Instructors: Dawn Pettinelli and Carol Quish, UConn Home & Garden Education Center

Offered by the UConn Home & Garden Education Center, this education series features UConn Extension Educators, faculty and staff.