Learn about growing fruit and nut bearing trees, shrubs, and vines for landscaping in Oskaloosa.
Find out more here: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/mahaska/yard-gardenhorticulture
Come to hear a presentation in Glenwood from Gabbi Edwards, Urban Forester with Iowa State University Extension will provide a presentation on best practices for how to correctly prune trees including hardwoods, fruit trees and shrubs. Additional topics include why pruning is important to prevent hazard trees, diseases and pests, when to prune, and general cutting techniques. Attendees are encouraged to bring photos of their existing yard and Gabbi will answer questions as time allows.
Presented by Barry Laws, Quilted Gardens and Nursery. This presentation is free and open to the public. Remember to bring your lawn chair or blanket to sit on, stay for door prizes, enjoy the Garden before and after the presentation. www.enablinggardenpcmg.org/events-at-the-enabling-garden/learning-center/
Ready…Set…Grow… will be held on Saturday March 21, 2020 from 8:00 am – 2:15 pm at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon, IL.
We offer a keynote speaker; 12 breakout sessions over a wide variety of topics including Eastern Bluebirds: Little Blue Gem in Your Garden, The Cook’s Garden, Fun with Fermentation, “Are My Trees and Plants in Trouble?” New Invaders Update, and many more; vendors with unique items for purchase; a Master Gardener Q & A Desk; and Continental Breakfast & Buffet Lunch. This year’s keynote address, Apples, Getting to the Core of things!, will be given by Richard Hentschel, University of Illinois Extension, Horticulture Educator.
The fee for this program is $45, and registrations will be accepted until March 16, 2020. go.illinois.edu/ReadySetGrowWorkshop
Come to Adel to learn about Trees for Bees. Brenton Arboretum will be sharing information about trees that are beneficial for bees. https://www.extension.iastate.edu/dallas/
