LIVINGSTON, Ala.--The University of West Alabama will offer a series of four continuing education courses with a "Spring Spruce-up" theme beginning Thursday, March 2, at 6:30 p.m. with a 2-hour, one-night course in Spring Planting. The course, taught by Livingston horticulturist and landscaper Sam Ledbetter, will be held in Bibb Graves Hall on the UWA campus. Ledbetter will demonstrate planting techniques, discuss plant care and offer individualized advice to participants.

"Spring Spruce-up" will continue the following three weeks on Thursday nights. The series includes one-night courses on Increasing the Value of Your Home, Arranging Cut Flowers and Basic Interior Design. Tuition for the courses is $10 per class, or $30 for all four classes. To enroll, contact Shelly Findley, Coordinator of Lifelong Learning, at 652-3647 or email msf2@uwa.edu.

"Spring Spruce-up" is a part of the University of West Alabama Lifelong Learning Institute, a program designed to enrich and enhance the Black Belt Region through continuing education.