Vegetable gardening classes start Saturday

Glean some gardening tips thanks to Slow Food Baton Rouge with this two-part Basic Organic Gardening series beginning Saturday at the Burden Center. In the first class, which starts at 9:30 a.m., Dr. Carl Motsenbocker of the LSU AgCenter will teach the basics of growing carrots, kale, collards and more. Topics include preparation of beds, selecting plant seeds, transplanting and caring for a crop through the fall. The second class in the series is scheduled for Aug. 31. Click here for more details.