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   Gardening season is fast approaching and whether you are new to gardening or a seasoned veteran gardener, there is always something new to learn. Join the “Natural Gardening: Is it right for you?” workshop being offered on Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to noon, in Hackensack at the HUB, located next to the post office. Come learn what natural gardening is and how it can help you and the environment.

   The session will cover no-tillage; no harsh chemicals; how weeds can improve the soil and you; cover cropping; mulching; and more. Gardening is a fine balance of ever-changing factors, many of which are beyond our control. And yet, there are still many things we can do in partnership with the Earth in understanding soil health to lead to better tomatoes, beans, cabbage, and more as the fruits of our labors of gardening.

   Jim Etzel of Earth is Our Home Environmental Solutions in Hackensack is presenting this session to share his knowledge of gardening in a way that is gentle on the Earth and works to improve the overall health of the soil. Etzel’s background is in Biology and Teaching. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Bemidji State University in 2002. His vision is to educate people on soils, ecological forest management, gardening, and water management. His life experience has led him to the understanding that people need to remember our connection with nature and to become part of nature again, rather than simply users of the natural resources. Etzel provides garden consultations, on-site visits, soil testing, and presentations.

   A free-will offering will be accepted to cover costs of the workshop. For more information about this workshop and/or Earth is Our Home Environmental

Solutions, contact Jim Etzel at 218-252-3258 or via email: [email protected]. You can visit the website at: www.earthisourhome.net

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