Master Gardener Activity
Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 12:30pm to 1:00pm
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Beginner Bee Keeping Workshop
Tuesday, August 8, 2017 - 6:30pm to 9:00pm
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Gardening with Native Flowers
Saturday, March 17, 2018 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Going native with flower plantings creates a colorful, hardy landscape that is pollinator friendly. Learn about why native plants are important and how they can work in the garden. Presented by Charlene Elyea, O'Brien County Naturalist.
Free and open to the public! No registration needed.
Master Gardener Webinar: Garden Helpers
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
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Explore best practices for managing volunteers from the staff at Reiman Gardens. Then, learn about how Master Gardeners are volunteering as citizen scientists contributing to research.
Free and open to the public! No registration needed.
Master Gardener Webinar: Food Security Partners
Tuesday, April 17, 2018 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
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Hear how Master Gardeners are building projects that increase community food security. Also, find out how to expand project partnerships with 4-H youth and volunteers.
Free and open to the public! No registration needed.
Gardening with Shade and Using Ground Covers
Saturday, April 28, 2018 - 10:00am to 11:00am
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Do you consider shady sites a problem? Wondering what to do about those bare areas under trees? Let's discuss options for shade and the use of ground covers.
Free and open to the public! No registration needed.
For more information, contact Margaret at 712-472-2576 or mmurphy@iastate.edu
Tips for Gardening in a Raised Bed
Saturday, April 7, 2018 - 10:00am to 11:00am
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Have you ever wondered what makes a good raised bed or what grows well in them? What are the pros and cons of raised bed gardening? Learn more about growing flowers and vegetables in a raised bed.
Free and open to the public! No registration needed.
For more information, contact Margaret at 712-472-2576 or mmurphy@iastate.edu
Tuesday Evening at the Garden: Vegetable Gardening in Raised Beds and Containers
Tuesday, May 8, 2018 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
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Join us as we plant cool season crops in raised beds and several containers. We'll talk about the advantages and disadvantages of raised bed and container gardening!
Free and open to the public! No registration needed.
For more information, contact Margaret at 712-472-2576 or mmurphy@iastate.edu
What's Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
Saturday, May 19, 2018 - 10:00am to 11:00am
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The goal of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is to provide safe, effective, economical and environmentally sound pest management. We'll discuss how IPM involves using a combination of techniques to keep pests from overtaking your garden.
Free and open to the public! No registration needed.
For more information, contact Margaret at 712-472-2576 or mmurphy@iastate.edu
Tuesday Evening at the Garden: Veg Out with Greens in the Garden
Tuesday, June 19, 2018 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
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We'll start with a tour of our garden greens which include kale, spinach, collards, mustard greens, Swiss chard and Asian greens as we talk about how to grow greens and protect them from pests. We'll end the night by learning why greens are so important in our diet and enjoy a tasty green salad. Presented in partnership with Renee Sweers, ISU Extension and Outreach Human Sciences Specialist in Nutrition and Wellness.
Cost: $5/person