Northern Nevadans know we can't start gardening in February no matter how sunny it is. This is a great time, though, for gardening classes.

Moana Nursery has four gardening seminars scheduled for February (from a news release):

Feb. 4—Ornamental and Fruit Tree Pruning — Hands-on workshop with Moana Nursery Plant Doctor and Certified Arborist Jon Bryn. Wear appropriate clothing for outside and bring your pruners and gloves. Class will last 1-1/2 hours.

Feb. 11—Shrub, Vines, Grape & Berry Pruning — Hands-on workshop with Moana Nursery Plant Doctor and Certified Arborist Jon Bryn. Wear appropriate clothing for outside and bring your pruners and gloves. Class will last 1-1/2 hours.

Feb. 18: High Desert Gardening 101 — Moana Nursery Plant Doctor and longtime high desert gardener Steve Packer will teach you the basics. If you’re new to gardening or new to the area, this course is a must to ensure your gardening success!

Feb. 25: It’s All About the Soil! — Moana Nursery Plant Doctor and longtime high desert gardener Lisa Braginton will show you why the key to gardening success begins with the soil and why the soil in Northern Nevada needs to be amended and fed.

All seminars are free and held at Moana Nursery, 1190 W. Moana Lane, in the Landscape and Design Center. Seminars begin promptly at 10 a.m. and last an hour unless otherwise noted. The nursery recommends arriving 15 minutes early as seating is limited to 60 and is first come, first served. Visit Moana's website or call (775) 825-0600 for more information.