Jim Kupetz, Pittston Area physics teacher, right, welcomed participants to a master gardening class conducted by Penn State Extension on Wednesday.
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Jim Kupetz, Pittston Area physics teacher, right, welcomed participants to a master gardening class conducted by Penn State Extension on Wednesday.

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<p>Two classes were scheduled at the Pittston Area greenhouse on proper transplanting and care of herbs. They were taught by members of the Penn State Extension.</p>
                                 <p>Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch</p>

Two classes were scheduled at the Pittston Area greenhouse on proper transplanting and care of herbs. They were taught by members of the Penn State Extension.

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<p>Master Gardener Gina Thackara, Penn State Extension, right, explains the proper technique for potting soil.</p>
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Master Gardener Gina Thackara, Penn State Extension, right, explains the proper technique for potting soil.

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<p>Erica Teixeira, Pittston, begins placing soil in the pot at the beginning of the class.</p>
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Erica Teixeira, Pittston, begins placing soil in the pot at the beginning of the class.

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<p>Penn State Extension’s Jill Baer explains root systems of plants and how to handle them.</p>
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Penn State Extension’s Jill Baer explains root systems of plants and how to handle them.

Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

PITTSTON — Master Gardeners from Penn State Extension conducted a class in proper transplanting, care and nurturing of herbs at Pittston Area’s greenhouse at the rear of the high school on Wednesday, May 8. Two sessions were scheduled at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.