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<H1>'Creating a Pollinator Garden' set for July 9</H1></DIV>
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19, 2013</SPAN></DIV>
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<P>The Washington County Master Gardeners will hold a free workshop titled
“Creating a Pollinator Garden” Tuesday, July 9, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the
Washington County Agricultural Education Center at 7303 Sharpsburg Pike in
Boonsboro.</P>
<P>Participants will learn why pollinators such as bees, butterflies
hummingbirds, moths and more are important to our food supply and to the
environment.</P>
<P>They will be introduced to plants that attract pollinators as they tour the
new pollinator garden at the center. <BR>Class members will also learn about
building healthy habitat for specific pollinators with water sources, food for
caterpillars, native plants, plant diversity and limited use of pesticides.</P>
<P>The class is free, but registration is required.</P>
<P>Those intending to participate can register by calling Diane Woodring at
301-791-1504 of by sending her an email at <A
href="mailto:dwoodrin@umd.edu">dwoodrin@umd.edu.</A></P>
<P>Volunteer educators with the University of Maryland Extension, Master
Gardeners teach people safe, effective gardening practices that build healthy
gardens and communities.</P></DIV></DIV>
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