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Horticulture classes offered for backyard gardeners

Extension’s Home Horticulture series prepares gardeners for at-home gardening basics

Impact & student success | August 06, 2020
Tiffany Kozsan
a garden of native flowers

Extension’s Master Gardeners present “Lay of the Land & Plants of the ϱ Landscape,” 1-4 p.m., Aug. 18, as part of their Home Horticulture series. Photo by Wendy Hanson Mazet, Extension.

Horticulture classes offered for backyard gardeners

Extension’s Home Horticulture series prepares gardeners for at-home gardening basics

Impact & student success | August 06, 2020
Tiffany Kozsan

Extension’s Master Gardeners present “Lay of the Land & Plants of the ϱ Landscape,” 1-4 p.m., Aug. 18, as part of their Home Horticulture series. Photo by Wendy Hanson Mazet, Extension.

a garden of native flowers

Extension’s Master Gardeners present “Lay of the Land & Plants of the ϱ Landscape,” 1-4 p.m., Aug. 18, as part of their Home Horticulture series. Photo by Wendy Hanson Mazet, Extension.

Individuals wanting a deeper understanding of the science behind backyard gardening in northern ϱ are invited to attend University of ϱ, Reno Extension’s virtual Home Horticulture Certificate Program, provided by Extension’s Master Gardeners in Washoe County. Participants will learn from Extension faculty and staff, and from experienced horticulturalists.

“This series has been designed for homeowners looking to advance their horticulture knowledge,” said Rachel Hbrook-McClure, Master Gardener coordinator for Washoe County, who helped coordinate the series. “The classes cover the basics of homeowner needs for gardening.”

Classes will take place on Zoom from 1 to 4 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 18 – Sept. 15.

Topics include:

  • 18: Lay of the Land & Plants of the ϱ Landscape
  • 20: Native Plants
  • 25: Water Efficiency in the Landscape
  • 27: Turf & Landscape Grasses
  • 1: Gardening in ϱ’s Soils
  • 3: Potting Media & Container Gardening
  • 8: Critters & Nuisance Pests
  • 10: Integrated Pest Management & Lower Risk Pest Control
  • 15: Testing for Home Horticulture

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The cost is $135 and includes course materials, supplies and technology fees. Space is limited.  or by emailing Hbrook-McClure.

Impact & student success | August 06, 2020
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