A gardening basics 101 class for beginner gardeners or gardeners who are new to this region will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, at the Swain Extension Center and from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Jackson Extension Center in Sylva.  

Topics covered included keeping vegetables free of disease and insects, tamping down weeds, spacing, when and what to plant and more.

The class is free and is sponsored by the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service.

828.586.4009 or 828.488.3848.