Garden-Related Events*

Master Gardener Certification Program

The Master Gardener program is an integral component of a county's outreach program in education. Volunteers are trained through a course offered locally by the University of Idaho in the beginning of the year. In exchange for training the volunteers agree to a minimum number of hours working in the Plant Clinic, assisting in horticultural related events and providing general program support.

The program also involves neighbors teaching neighbors about landscapes, vegetables, fruits, herbs, houseplants, beneficial and harmful insects, diseases, and integrated pest management.

Master Gardener Home Horticulture Series

September 15 - “Composting”

Presented by Extension Educator Mike Bauer
What is composting? How do you use compost? What can it be put on? Learn all this and more from the Master Composter. Cost for this class is $10.00.

September 22 - “Soil Preparation”

Presented by Certified Master Gardener Mikey Haven and Extension Educator Mike Bauer
The most important component of gardening is the soil. Learn how to get your garden soil ready this fall for planting in the spring. Find out about soil amendments and cover crops. Cost for this class is $10.00.

September 29 - “Raised Beds”

Presented by Certified Master Gardener Becky Reynolds
Come and learn how to make raised beds using various techniques and a variety of methods. Learn handy tips, dos and don’ts. Becky will teach you how to get started from the ground up. Cost for this class is $10.00.

October 6 - “Controlling Garden Insect Pests”

Presented by Tom Ekberg, Entomologist for Land Management in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Tom will help you learn to identify which insects in the garden are pests and give you some ideas of how to control them. Cost for this class is $10.00.

October 20 - “Growing Garlic”

Presented by Pat Van Volkinberg, the Potato Guru
Learn all of Pat’s tips on growing the “Stinking Rose” here in north Idaho. Pat has been a long time seller of garlic and potatoes at the Farmer’s Market in Sandpoint. Cost for this class is $10.00.

October 27 - “Simple Greenhouses and Cold Frames”

Presented by Marsha Semar, Gardener Extraordinaire
Marsha has people waiting in line for her produce at the Bonners Ferry Farmer’s Market. Learn how she extends her growing season with simple, easy greenhouses and cold frames. Cost for this class is $10.00.

November 3 - “Landscaping with Native Plants”

Presented by John Hastings, co-owner of All Seasons Garden and Floral
John has been giving classes for several years on reducing lawn area and replacing some of that area with native plants. Learn what and where to plant and how to care for them. Cost for this class is $10.00.

Home Horticulture Workshop Series Registration

If you would like to attend a workshop, please download the flyer and fill out the registration form.

2010 Home Horticulture Workshop Series

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