Join the Chisago County Master Gardeners as we present a series of webinars in January and February of 2024! There is no cost to attend and registration is as easy as clicking on the links behind each of the class descriptions to register. All our 2024 Spring Class Series classes will be held via Zoom from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Feel free to contact the office with any questions, 651-277-0151, or by email at humb0025@umn.edu
January 9 – Multi Level Pollinator Gardens, Dawn White Explore the concept of adding shrub & small tree layers to your landscape focusing on plants producing blossoms throughout the growing season. Many of these plants support pollinators as much as some of our perennials and annuals do. Their larger structure and longer life add biodiversity, sustainability, water retention, etc. https://umn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yBoO4dRORd-zkvKVHGfSLQ
January 16 – Companion Planting, CCMG Angela Mallery The use of companion plants in the garden provides a bigger and better harvest through the natural partnership some plants have with others. Protect your garden from rabbits and insects naturally. Find out which plants are best friends, and which shouldn't even be planted in the same soil a year later. https://umn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G8-95rr6QlyGv5EDuQgoCQ
January 23 – Lawn Care Basics, CCMG Greg Haas Join us to learn about a common sense, research-based look at turf management for the average homeowner. We will address turf establishment, water and fertilizer requirements, pests, mowing, aeration, winterization etc. We will also touch briefly on recent research into “low input” turfgrasses. https://umn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w81mLd4lT_uE4ORPEI1FNA
February 13 – When and How to Best Use Pesticides – CCMG Sue KirchnerSometimes we have a problem that can only be solved through using a pesticide, Japanese Beetles for example. This course reviews the most common pesticides available to consumers. Pesticides are a broad category covering insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and bio-agents among others. We will discuss how they work; organic and synthetic options and their use as part of an integrated pest management plan. https://umn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MPrqmidBRImvtG_PN4G2ag
February 20 – Growing Blueberries in your Backyard, CCMG Dianne Patras-Smith Learn about blueberry varieties developed specially for our climate. Dianne will cover soil preparation, specifics of soil improvement, pruning, and care of new and established plants and how to best care for your blueberry plants for years to come. Come and learn how to make the most of your blueberry plants! https://umn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Sn81y0tiTb6twC6dATTa4g
February 27 – Battle of the Weeds, CCMG Program Coordinator Sue Humble & CCMG Dave Smith Dave and Sue will cover some weed disasters, some of the most frustrating weeds common to their own gardens in Chisago County, and growth habits of weeds and what makes them so hard to get rid of. We will also share some of the tools and tricks we have found to try to control these frustrating invaders just in time to get out there and start fighting them in the spring! https://umn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xFbSOxtMQu-FLfKNsKiXjw