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S25/19
Invasive plants threaten biodiversity and degrade habitats for native wildlife. Learn what makes invasives so harmful, how to identify many common species, and which species are best managed early in the season during this active talk and walk around Coogan Farm with Lydia Pan. The program will start with a classroom segment followed by a walk to visit several sites on the Farm property that are being actively managed and restored. We will focus on small-scale control methods that are suitable for urban/suburban properties.
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Starts:
4/3/2025
10:00 AM
Ends:
4/3/2025
12:00 PM
Duration:
2 hours
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2 Class Hours
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18 open seats left
S25/01
Elevate your garden practices as we walk through the calendar year and see how bulbs add color and interest, both inside and outside your home. A deep dive into varieties, planting how-tos, after-care when blooms fade, and common myths. Join us as for a color-filled program that will leave you itching for a bounty of bulbs in your garden displays.
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Starts:
4/4/2025
10:00 AM
Ends:
4/4/2025
12:00 PM
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2 hours
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2 Class Hours
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17 open seats left
S25/06
We will explore the myriad and sometimes incredible/crazy ways plants reproduce. We will cover the simple wind pollination vectors as well as some of the amazing interactions with insects, mammals, birds, and even reptiles! You will come away with a greater appreciation for the pollination process and how different species of organisms have co-evolved.
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Starts:
4/6/2025
12:00 PM
Ends:
4/6/2025
2:00 PM
Duration:
2 hours
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2 Class Hours
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27 open seats left
S25/17
Native plants don’t have to be boring! Horticulture Manager Adam Wheeler of Broken Arrow Nursery explores the unique and exceptional aspects of our native flora. Adam will present his current favorite native trees and shrubs for general garden use including design considerations, cultural requirements, and other critical details. A special emphasis will be given toward unusual variation and unexpected use.
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Starts:
4/9/2025
10:00 AM
Ends:
4/9/2025
12:00 PM
Duration:
2 hours
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2 Class Hours
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52 open seats left
S25/21
Do you know the answers to these questions?
•Can you identify the weeds growing in your garden?
•Do you know why weeds appear at different times of the year?
•Are you controlling your garden weeds without chemicals?
Please join us as Advanced Master Gardener Peter Russell defines and discusses the characteristics and lifecycles of weeds common to Connecticut, their ID features, and approaches to weed control.
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Starts:
4/15/2025
10:00 AM
Ends:
4/15/2025
12:00 PM
Duration:
2 hours
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2 Class Hours
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S25/08
There are so many lovely spring wildflowers. Many are ephemeral and disappear after flowering. We will meet at the Morris Hubbard Road entrance of Cockaponsett State Forest and explore the different habitats (wetland, shrub swamp, forest) for spring wildflowers. Please dress for the outdoors and wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing. Bring insect repellant and sunscreen.
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Starts:
5/13/2025
1:00 PM
Ends:
5/13/2025
3:00 PM
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2 hours
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2 Class Hours
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S25/18
Flowering crops are not without their fair share of diseases! In this talk, identification, prevention, and management techniques for some of the most common diseases of flowers used in New England gardens and for cut production will be addressed. Participants are welcome to bring photos of diseased flowers they have encountered for class discussion and complimentary consultation by the speaker.
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Starts:
5/16/2025
10:00 AM
Ends:
5/16/2025
12:00 PM
Duration:
2 hours
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2 Class Hours
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39 open seats left
S25/02
Join us in exploring one of the richest and most diverse habitats in Connecticut. We’ll look for mixed groups of mosses, lichens, liverworts and fungi on trees and on rocks. We’ll see the effect water has on each community and how the colors change. Soon each participant should have a better eye for these hidden treasures and be able to encourage them in the home garden. Please bring a magnifying glass or loupe if you have one – we’ll bring some too.
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Starts:
5/31/2025
10:00 AM
Ends:
5/31/2025
12:00 PM
Duration:
2 hours
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2 Class Hours
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S25/12
Want to see some fascinating insects in their natural environment? Want to learn which host plants they hang out on, and where they hide? Come on a bug hunt with Pamm Cooper on the New London Extension Center grounds in Norwich as she shows us how to find the hidden critters living amid our native and ornamental plants. Pamm will start the class with a PowerPoint presentation identifying some of the common insects we might see in the field, such as beetles, bees, and caterpillars. Then we will head out onto the grounds to “shake out” some of our friends from their cozy plant homes so we can take a closer look. Pamm, who is always on the lookout for insects in their native habitats, will also bring along some interesting live insect samples for the class to view.
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Starts:
6/14/2025
10:00 AM
Ends:
6/14/2025
12:00 PM
Duration:
2 hours
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2 Class Hours
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12 open seats left
S25/20
Fermentation is all the rage. It used to be the best way to preserve food before refrigeration, but its health benefits have been rediscovered (improving gut health and reintroducing all those wonderful probiotics our digestive systems have been lacking). We can use all our locally grown produce, and a few other ingredients, and start fermenting today! Sauerkraut, pickles, hot sauce and lots of other condiments are only the beginning. The hardest part is deciding what to start making! We will discuss: equipment, ingredients, temperatures, storage conditions, and some possible mistakes to watch out for. This is a hands-on demonstration. We’ll try some fermented foods and make our own together!
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Starts:
6/26/2025
10:00 AM
Ends:
6/26/2025
12:00 PM
Duration:
2 hours
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2 Class Hours
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7 open seats left
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