South Dakota State University Extension will be hosting a Gardening Workshop on Tuesday, March 17th at the SDSU Extension Winner Regional Center from 6 -7pm. Topics will include seed-starting, transplanting, soil fertility, varietal selection, irrigation requirements, protected cultivation, integrated pest management, and harvest strategies tailored to local environmental conditions.  This one hour workshop will be offered in seven communities and is open to participants of all gardening skill levels.  The class will be taught by Nick Volesky, SDSU Extension Horticulture and Specialty Crops Field Specialist based in Rapid City.