A good beginners book is "Understangin Exposure" by Bryan Peterson. helped me a good deal. I wouldnt be so apprehensive about the college course. Im taking my second one now, and love it. Its so much easier (for me) to learn with a hands on approach AND be able to ask questions. A

That is a really good deal. I have tried to take some digital photography courses and they are at least $30 for an hour or two with a class of 6 or 7. I would take a class in a minute for the manual settings, sure makes a difference if you have an occasion when you want a picture and only have the one chance to take it if you are in a hurry. Of course the auto settings have worked pretty good for me but I sure would like to learn more, hands on and in person works so much better than a book for me. Valerie

Yeonasskey, you are asking about the classes that are taught under the brand name “Master Class,” aren’t you? The ones where Annie Leibovitz teaches photography and Ken Burns teaches documentary filmmaking and Anna Wintour teaches how to win friends and influence enemies? I haven’t taken one, but I’m following to hear what those who have think about them.

This looks great! Sorry it took me so long to comment! Wonderful! and I love that you have labor help! :) Some unsolicited comments - feel free to disregard. All of these species will work just fine. :) Looks like it will be a very tall garden! Rattlesnake Master - accent plant Kobold Blazing Star - put in a bunch, for impact Swamp Milkweed - tall and can look spindly - plant something around its knees. Maybe the Black Eyed Susan? Switch Grass - big! so put in the middle of the bed. Black Eyed Susan - really the only short-ish thing here. So put along the border. Golden Ragwort Rose Mallow - huge at maturity - wants to be a shrub. Prairie Dock - also big! I would put it just outside of the Switchgrass - The big leaves will look great next to the grass. Canada Anemone - spreads like wildfire! So keep in mind it will try to take over in about 4 years. Can be good or bad, depending on your life circumstances. New England Aster or Prairie Smoke - oooo! Both are nice. Prairie Smoke is blooming right now and is tiny. NE Aster is fall and very tall. You will need to cut it down in June so it doesn't get too crazy. Hope this helps! Have fun with it!