Free gardening class to be held May 12 at the Covington Water District

Covington Water District, Cascade Water Alliance and the Saving Water Partnership will hold free Savvy Gardener classes at 10 a.m. on May 12 at the Covington Water District in the District's Board Room.

April 19, 2012 4:55 pm

Covington Water District, Cascade Water Alliance and the Saving Water Partnership will hold free Savvy Gardener classes at 10 a.m. on May 12 at the Covington Water District in the District’s Board Room.

The theme of the May 12 class will be “Water Saving Ideas from Italy.”

The classes will help gardeners create healthy lawns and gardens that do not require excessive water or chemicals.

Topics include food gardening, garden design and plant choice.

The classes are taught by gardening experts Marianne Binetti, Don Marshal and Peggy Campbell.Classes will also be held on Wednesday, May 23 and Saturday, June 23.

All classes are free of charge to residents within the Covington Water District service area.

Visit covingvtonwater.com to learn more about the classes at other locations and for registration details.