Extensionand their certifiedMaster Gardeners offer “GardeninginNevada: The Bartley Ranch Series.” The series, online this year via Zoom, is for anyone who wants to garden – those with big yards, small yards, or just patio or balcony space. These classes, offeredinpartnership with Bartley Ranch and Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space, are free and run 6-8 p.m., every Tuesday, March 16 – 30.
The classes are taught by Extension horticulturists, experts and certified Master Gardener volunteers, as well as local business owners.International Society of Arboriculture continuing education units may be available for some classes.The next three classes are:
- March 16:Insect Pests of the Vegetable Garden— Melody Hefner, Extension UrbanIntegrated Pesticide Management and Pesticide Safety Education Program coordinator, will discuss w88 online game andintegrated pest management (IPM) for commoninsect pests of the vegetable garden. IPM measuresinclude prevention, cultural controls and sanitation, mechanical or physical controls, biological controls, and chemical controls. Early w88 online game ofinsect pests and implementation of pest control plans can greatly reduceinsect pestsinvegetable gardens. Register online for Insect Pests of the Vegetable Garden.
- March 23: Native Plantsinthe Landscape— Heidi Kratsch, Extension horticulture specialist, will present the benefits ofincorporating native plantsinto the landscape, showing photos of a wide variety of well-suited native plants for our area, and discussing their growing conditions, care and maintenance. Register online for Native Plants in the Landscape.
- March 30: Successful Vegetablew88 online game— Randy Robison, Extension Master Gardener volunteer, will share his secrets to harvesting abundant, award-winning produce from raised garden bedsinour high-desert climate,including how to amend soil to help plants, crop rotation strategies toincrease yields, and companion planting to discourage pests. Register online for Successful Vegetable w88 online game.
“The classes, which vary by year according to the needs of the local community, offer the why’s and how’s from people who live, grow and harvestinour northernNevadaarea.” Rachel McClure, Master Gardener coordinator for ExtensioninWashoe County, said.
For moreinformation on “w88 online gameinw88 online game: The Bartley Ranch Series,” or for general horticulturalinquiries, contact Extension at 775-784-4848 or visit the Extension website. Personsinneed of special accommodations or assistance should call at least three days prior to the scheduled event.
