Aug. 12 Backyard Edibles

Is it a weed—or something for supper? Master Gardener Roberta  Roberta Rossi  and market manager Yvonne Woodard will teach about the edible plants growing all around us.

Aug. 26 DIY Organic fertilizers and pest control

Learn how to brew compost tea and mix up other non-toxic alternatives to fertilizer and pesticides for your garden (also available at www.369bugs.com). Bring your own spray bottles so you can bring some home.

Classes take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Southeast Area Farmers’ Market /Gerald R Ford Middle School market location, 851 Madison Ave. SE, south of Franklin Street.