Instead of burning your branches and tree debris, bury it and use nature’s technique for creating a rich soil without fertilizing called Hügelkultur. Learn the benefits and procedure for building a Hügelkultur bed on April 1 from 10 a.m. to noon. Following the class is a tour of a local garden where you can see a Hügelkultur bed in use. This free workshop, sponsored by WSU Extension Master Gardeners, is held at the Cowlitz Training Center, 1942 First Avenue, Longview, located just south of the Cowlitz County Courthouse. For more information, contact Gary Fredricks at 577-3014 Ext 0 or at garyf@wsu.edu.