Growing your own herbs and vegetables can be fun, rewarding and challenging. Planting, caring for and harvesting your crops provides a sense of accomplishment. It aids good nutrition and helps a family to better stretch their income. These free summer Master Gardener Workshops continue to provide valuable information and tips for both
new and experienced gardeners. Come learn, share and enjoy!
Ask The Gardener
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 6:30 pm at the
Panel of Master Gardeners: Marian Brewington, Charles Overmiller,
George Brewington, Tom Dix, John Pugh & Maggie Moor-Orth
We have gathered a group of Master Gardeners to answer your gardening questions. They will help you with flowers, shrubs, trees, lawns and vegetables. Come with your questions and concerns as the planting season begins.
Bugs in The Garden
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
6:30 pm at the
Presenter: Todd Hohberger
Learn to identify beneficial bugs, the insects that frequent your garden and lawn. Methods will be discussed to keep plant damage to a minimum while keeping crops safe with as little impact on the environment as possible.
Clever Composting For Healthy Soils
Thursday, July 9, 2009 6:30 pm
at the
Join our Master Gardener in the garden to see a demonstration on how to set up for easy composting. Learn how to improve the soil you have (sand, silt or clay) by adding homemade compost.
Help: The Zucchini & Tomatoes are Taking Over the Garden
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
6:30 pm at the
Presenter: Kathleen Splane
This workshop will give you tools and resources to can, freeze and dry the abundant harvest from your garden.
Participants will take home plenty of recipes to turn their extra veggies into dishes to share. Also learn how you can
share your abundant crops with the local food banks.
Don't Let That Rain Water Escape-Catch It!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
1:00 pm at the
Presenter: Paul Myers
Discover the importance of catching and conserving rain water to use on your plants. Learn how to make your own handy rain barrel to hold collected water until needed to water your garden.
Photographing Your Garden
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 6:00 pm
at the
Learn to capture moments in your garden from an art prospective.Look at color, space and detail. Bring your own digital camera and discover wonderful scenic treasures in the garden.
Growing a Lawn From Seed
Wednesday August 26,2009
at the
Learn the simple steps involved to grow your lawn from seed. Information discussed will be how to prepare the soil for planting, seed planting and care after planting. Lawn diseases will not be discussed.
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