Date: Monday March 31, 2025
Time: 5-7 PM
Location: Siren High School
Cost: $16
Instructor: Becky Schmidt

Register Here

All you need to know to get started!

Gardening is a great way to connect with nature, get some exercise, and grow your own food. However, it can be intimidating if you don’t know where to start. If you’re in this position, you might be interested in taking a class on gardening basics. This class, led by Becky, will walk you through the steps of growing a successful garden in the ground or in pots.

During the class, you will learn the basics of soil preparation, planting, watering, and fertilizing. You’ll also get tips on how to choose the right plants for your garden, how to deal with pests and diseases, and how to maintain your garden throughout the growing season.

By the end of the class, you’ll have the knowledge and skills you need to start your own garden and enjoy the many benefits of growing your own fresh produce. So if you’re interested in gardening but don’t know where to start, consider signing up for this informative and engaging class!

Becky Schmidt is the Director of Siren & Webster CUE program and owner of The Beehive Salon and The Beehive Gardens. Her and her husband and children live on their 3rd generation farm where they grow not only fruit and veggies but cows, chickens, and pigs. With over 40 years of experience from growing up in the farm life, help from other farmers, and much research her gardens are something she takes great pride in. She also enjoys canning and processing the foods they grow. In the winter crafting is the activity that takes over. She enjoys painting, design, sewing, and creating beautiful things.“Not only are my gardens fruitful, they are pretty. I love to combine flowers, herbs and fruits into my space. It is my favorite place to relax. Gardening is an art experiment in progress.” ~ Becky Schmidt

You are not considered registered unless you are paid OR arrangements to pay have been made!

All classes are available if you can see them, classes will be removed if full or a wait list will be added. A minimum of 5 people are needed for the class to happen . Registration must be completed 1 week prior to classes. You will be notified via email 2-3 days prior to the event with confirmation and further instructions.

If you choose to not register/pay online, Please contact Becky at: Comed@siren.k12.wi.us or 715-349-7070 with a message with your name, phone number and class request. Calls will be returned as promptly as possible.

Payment FAQs

CUE accepts all major credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover), and PayPal accounts.

How do I pay online?

Fill out the registration form and submit, then click on the link to be directed to the CUE Intuit payment page.

Pay with Debit, Credit Card or your. (You’ll enter payment information on a web page protected by INTUit.)

Review and complete your payment. You’ll see a payment confirmation page that you can print for your records. You’ll also receive a confirmation email.

Satisfaction Guaranteed