Join us for the 9th Horticulture Chautauqua!
March is the month that most gardeners come out of hibernation. Pruning, raking, tilling and clean-up will start in earnest. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach can help you ease into the bustle and have some fun by coming to the 9th Annual Horticulture Chautauqua in New Hampton.
The Chautauqua was popular 100 years ago when people attended lectures for current information. Today, everything is on the internet, but it is still hard to beat a real person who can answer your questions!
The Northeast Iowa Horticulture Chautauqua will be held on Saturday, March 3 from 9 am to 3 pm at the New Hampton Middle School. Twelve presentations will be offered covering a wide variety of topics. Participants will choose four sessions to attend that day.
The topics are diverse. Learn about plant care by attending a session on prairie and native plants, growing mini-hostas, and great woody plants for the landscape. Learn about garden projects featuring natural materials including baskets and wreaths. Enjoy your bounty by learning about container vegetables, growing blueberries and cool season gardening. All sessions feature local experts and resources.
Advanced registration is due March 1 and includes lunch. The program is coordinated by the Iowa State University Extension Consumer Horticulture Program in northeast Iowa.
To view more on the presentors and sessions view the link below.
Chautauqua 2012 Speakers web reference (2).pdf
To register open the brochure link below, print and fill out the registration form, and mail with payment to Chickasaw County Extension Office, 104 E. Main St., New Hampton, IA 50659.
Chautauqua IX 2012.pdf