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Full Fall Series (Recordings for past classes) ticket
Attend all the classes at a discounted price. An email will be sent with links for past classes and weekly emails with Zoom information to attend remaining live classes.
Attend all the classes at a discounted price. An email will be sent with links for past classes and weekly emails with Zoom information to attend remaining live classes.
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Sept 17 | Spring Bulbs (Recording) ticket
This talk goes beyond tulips and daffodils (although they are covered as well) and focuses on perennial bulb and corm species that don’t get as much attention but are stellar garden plants, such as crocus, Puschkinia, Chionodoxa, and alliums. We will also discuss deterring critters that eat bulbs and general bulb care.
This talk goes beyond tulips and daffodils (although they are covered as well) and focuses on perennial bulb and corm species that don’t get as much attention but are stellar garden plants, such as crocus, Puschkinia, Chionodoxa, and alliums. We will also discuss deterring critters that eat bulbs and general bulb care.
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Sept 24 | Ornamental Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes (Recording) ticket
There are many beautiful species from tall to small and clumping habits to sod-formers to choose from. There are species that can grow in a variety of situations, from shade to sun as well. We will cover native and non-native species and cultivars, planting, propagation, and maintenance.
There are many beautiful species from tall to small and clumping habits to sod-formers to choose from. There are species that can grow in a variety of situations, from shade to sun as well. We will cover native and non-native species and cultivars, planting, propagation, and maintenance.
$12.00Use arrow keys to change quantity
Oct 1 | Woody Plants for Fall Fireworks: Choosing Deciduous Woody Plants With Great Fall Color ticket
People tend to think about maple trees when they think about fall color, and beautiful maples certainly abound. But there are many other trees and shrubs that also provide plenty of fall interest. Tree and shrub diversity is important in a healthy, resilient landscape, so while we will talk about maples we will cover other great species as well.
People tend to think about maple trees when they think about fall color, and beautiful maples certainly abound. But there are many other trees and shrubs that also provide plenty of fall interest. Tree and shrub diversity is important in a healthy, resilient landscape, so while we will talk about maples we will cover other great species as well.
Sales ended Thu Oct 1st 2026, 12:00 pm CDT$12.00
Oct 8 | Soils, Soil Testing, and Fertilizers ticket
Good soils are vital to growing healthy plants. This class will present information on the physical and chemical structure of soils and introduce techniques for improving the soil you have. We will also cover information about soil testing and interpreting test results. There will be a short activity on understanding and selecting fertilizer products, both organic and traditional, as well.
Good soils are vital to growing healthy plants. This class will present information on the physical and chemical structure of soils and introduce techniques for improving the soil you have. We will also cover information about soil testing and interpreting test results. There will be a short activity on understanding and selecting fertilizer products, both organic and traditional, as well.
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Oct 15 | Small Native (and Nativar) Trees and Shrubs ticket
Learn about native shrubs and trees that support a diverse ecosystem and look great in your yard. We will also cover nativars, which are cultivated selections of native plants selected for smaller size, better structure, larger or more abundant flowers, more reliable fall color, larger fruits, and more.
Learn about native shrubs and trees that support a diverse ecosystem and look great in your yard. We will also cover nativars, which are cultivated selections of native plants selected for smaller size, better structure, larger or more abundant flowers, more reliable fall color, larger fruits, and more.
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Oct 22 | Getting the Garden Ready for Winter ticket
Gardeners love summer. But as the old saying goes, “all good things must come to an end,” so too for the gardening season. You may ask yourself, “Now what should I do?” Should I rake the leaves or let them sit on the yard? Should I aerate or thatch the lawn before winter? How should I protect my shrubs and new trees from winter wildlife? All these questions and more will be addressed in this presentation.
Gardeners love summer. But as the old saying goes, “all good things must come to an end,” so too for the gardening season. You may ask yourself, “Now what should I do?” Should I rake the leaves or let them sit on the yard? Should I aerate or thatch the lawn before winter? How should I protect my shrubs and new trees from winter wildlife? All these questions and more will be addressed in this presentation.
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Oct 29 | Native Plants and Pollinators ticket
This session will focus on groups of insect pollinators and how you can attract and support them by growing various native and nativar plants. You will get an electronic version of the PowerPoint presentation that gives details on the cultural needs of a number of native plants to aid in selection if you are planting.
This session will focus on groups of insect pollinators and how you can attract and support them by growing various native and nativar plants. You will get an electronic version of the PowerPoint presentation that gives details on the cultural needs of a number of native plants to aid in selection if you are planting.
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Nov 5 | Made in the Shade: Shade Perennials ticket
Learn about herbaceous perennial plants (native and non-native) that will thrive in light, medium, and deep shade—as well as general care, propagation, and maintenance. We will also discuss plants that tolerate dry shade and wet shade.
Learn about herbaceous perennial plants (native and non-native) that will thrive in light, medium, and deep shade—as well as general care, propagation, and maintenance. We will also discuss plants that tolerate dry shade and wet shade.
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Nov 12 | Strawberries, Raspberries, and Blueberries ticket
Learn about planting, fertilizing, pruning, and overwintering these three types of fruit crops. Variety recommendations, insect/disease management, and some troubleshooting will be included as well.
Learn about planting, fertilizing, pruning, and overwintering these three types of fruit crops. Variety recommendations, insect/disease management, and some troubleshooting will be included as well.
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Nov 19 | Adapting Gardening to Weather Extremes: Trends, Adaptations, and Shrinking Your Garden Carbon Footprint ticket
Are you having trouble adapting your gardening to the unpredictable weather patterns? The first part of this presentation reviews historical weather data, patterns we are observing now, and projected trends for the upcoming few decades. The second part includes a number of place-based suggestions for strategies to make personal landscapes more resilient to weather trends and ways to shrink your carbon footprint in the garden.
Are you having trouble adapting your gardening to the unpredictable weather patterns? The first part of this presentation reviews historical weather data, patterns we are observing now, and projected trends for the upcoming few decades. The second part includes a number of place-based suggestions for strategies to make personal landscapes more resilient to weather trends and ways to shrink your carbon footprint in the garden.
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