Cane Berries for the Backyard (online)

Delicious raspberries and blackberries are the brambles most commonly grown in suburban backyards. Learn the basics in this fun ONLINE class and enjoy a lifetime of delicious, juicy fruit: - Choosing the best varieties for central Ohio/zones 5/6 (and why you should drop a zone) - Blackberries vs. raspberries vs. black raspberries - what's the difference? - Optimal growing conditions - Soil prep - Trellising - Fertilizing - Pest control - Pruning - when, how, and WHY - Weed control Students will receive several PDF handouts before class. Students who attend our online class are welcome to attend our in-person raspberry cane PRUNING DEMONSTRATION WORKSHOP - at no charge - at the Columbus Garden School. (Date TBA) This class is offered on two dates (and both are at 6:30-8:00 PM): >> Thurs. Feb. 27 -- OR -- >> Thurs. March 20 SPECIAL OFFER: Purchase bare root raspberry plants at Leaves for Wildlife Native Plant Nursery, and save $10 on this class! It's easy - follow these steps: 1) BUY 5 or more raspberry plants from LFW (www.leavesforwildlife.com/shop) 2) RECEIVE a coupon code for a $10 class discount! 3) ENTER the discount code when you register for this class (It must be done in this order. We *will not refund* you $10 if you buy raspberry canes AFTER registering for this class.) INSTRUCTOR: Tisa Watts is the founder of the Columbus Garden School. She’s a landscape designer, educator, and public speaker with 20+ years of professional experience. She has a degree in Horticulture and Landscape Design, and her passion is helping Columbus residents identify the best native plants to restore backyard biodiversity to our neighborhoods!