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S19/Press
Plant press crafted by Windham County MG Coordinator, John Lorusso. Includes 12 corrugated dividers and 12 sheets of paper.
Orders must be placed and paid for by Feb. 15 to guarantee April delivery. Plant presses will be picked up at your MG office. Please bring your receipt.
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Starts:
1/24/2019
8:00 AM
Ends:
1/24/2019
8:30 AM
Duration:
30 minutes
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185 open seats left
S19/30
Hydrangeas, a favorite woody shrub in many Connecticut gardens, come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and habits. Depending on the species and cultivar, they can work in sun or shade, be a shrub, small tree or vine and bloom early or late in the season. They also can be a source of frustration to a gardener by not blooming reliably or by blooming in the “wrong” color. Join Chris Valley of Pride’s Corner Farms in a discussion of this varied genus, including some of the new introductions and learn which ones will work best for your garden.
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Starts:
2/18/2019
7:00 PM
Ends:
2/18/2019
9:00 PM
Duration:
2 hours
Credits:
2 Class Hours
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30 open seats left
S19/20
Join Adam Wheeler, woody plant propagation specialist of Broken Arrow Nursery for a workshop focusing on hardwood and evergreen propagation. This workshop will cover collecting, preparing and propagating evergreens and other woody plants by cuttings. Participants will learn techniques needed for insuring successful rooting. Cultivation requirements, timing and care of easily propagated varieties will also be covered. Take home a selection of plant material in a simple propagator. Due to its workshop nature, this class has LIMITED ENROLLMENT. This is an encore class. We offered the same class in the Fall; the class filled up very quickly.
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Starts:
2/21/2019
10:00 AM
Ends:
2/21/2019
1:00 PM
Duration:
3 hours
Credits:
3 Class Hours
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S19/03
Plants aren't as helpless to insect attacks as they seem. Fascinating new scientific findings on the battle tactics and alliances between plants and insects might make us rethink some of our gardening practices.
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Starts:
2/22/2019
1:00 PM
Ends:
2/22/2019
3:00 PM
Duration:
2 hours
Credits:
2 Class Hours
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12 open seats left
S19/31
It’s late February. Regardless of the weather outside it’s time to start thinking about the upcoming gardening season. Join Elizabeth Park Horticulturist Rosemary Aldridge for a morning of seed starting at Elizabeth Park in West Hartford. Topics include seed-starting “soils”, organic vs. no-organic, watering, fertilizing, seed options, heating and lighting options, timing and seedling management. The morning starts with a short PowerPoint presentation, then into the greenhouse to try out your skills!
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Starts:
2/27/2019
10:00 AM
Ends:
2/27/2019
12:00 PM
Duration:
2 hours
Credits:
2 Class Hours
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20 open seats left
S19/21
Microgreens are a delicious and beautiful crop you can grow year round. Join organic farmer and microgreens grower Corinne Hansch of Lovin’ Mama Farm for a lecture and demo on microgreens. Topics include light requirements, growing mediums, growing containers, varieties, seeds and seeding density, how-to grow and harvest. We’ll also cover nutrient density and recipe ideas. Optional hands-on portion includes planting your own tray of microgreens to take home ($20 fee).
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Starts:
3/5/2019
1:00 PM
Ends:
3/5/2019
4:00 PM
Duration:
3 hours
Credits:
3 Class Hours
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S19/22
Join Horticulture Manager Adam Wheeler of Broken Arrow Nursery for this informative and educational lecture that explores the unique and exceptional side 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. Both novice and experts alike will find value in the details provided.
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Starts:
3/7/2019
10:00 AM
Ends:
3/7/2019
12:00 PM
Duration:
2 hours
Credits:
2 Class Hours
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8 open seats left
S19/29
Delve into the fascinating world of fungi and gain a deeper understanding of how to manage these pathogens in the garden. Learn what makes fungi unique in the plant disease world, and how to identify common garden fungal problems. Then learn all about how you can manage fungal diseases in your garden with both synthetic and organic fungicides. Dr. Li will discuss the properties of chemical fungicides including classification, mode of action and resistance. He will also discuss eco-friendly approaches including biological control agents.
Snow date Tuesday, March 19, 2019
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Starts:
3/12/2019
10:00 AM
Ends:
3/12/2019
12:00 PM
Duration:
2 hours
Credits:
2 Class Hours
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23 open seats left
S19/25
This two part course will cover the ethics and principles of permaculture as well as patterns and practices used in permaculture design. Part I covers The Ethics and Principles of Permaculture as defined by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren. Topics include how these principles have been interpreted and augmented. Also discussed will be:
• What is Permaculture
• History of Permaculture
• Permaculture Ethics
• Permaculture Principles.
Part II covers Scale of Permanence, Zones of Use, Sector Planning, and Patterns in Nature.
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Starts:
3/18/2019
7:00 PM
Ends:
3/25/2019
9:00 PM
Duration:
7 days
2 hours
Credits:
4 Class Hours
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34 open seats left
S19/18
We will explore new trends and strategies to incorporate edibles into our gardens- bringing beauty to our food gardens and edibles to our ornamental gardens. How about some purple podded snow peas climbing up a deep colored evergreen? Why not a few Lacinato Kale growing above the white ageratum flowers? We will discuss different hardscapes and layouts to add texture, height and scale to the garden as well as some basic principles.
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Starts:
3/23/2019
10:00 AM
Ends:
3/23/2019
12:00 PM
Duration:
2 hours
Credits:
2 Class Hours
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26 open seats left
S19/27
Do you wish that your pruning skills were more robust? Jim will be giving us a real hands on lecture. He will bring in live branches to demonstrate his techniques and will show us how to prune a “Forsythia.” If weather allows we will go outside to prune a live shrub. Don’t miss this practical approach to pruning. Students are welcome to bring their own pruning tools.
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Starts:
3/28/2019
10:00 AM
Ends:
3/28/2019
12:00 PM
Duration:
2 hours
Credits:
2 Class Hours
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18 open seats left
S19/23
Come learn about enhancing wildlife habitat for songbirds, wild turkeys, and beneficial insects. DEEP wildlife biologist Peter Picone will share with you his knowledge and insights on creating/improving/enhancing wildlife habitat in your surroundings. You will learn about Connecticut’s valuable native plants and how they can be used to make a better environment. Mr. Picone will give a power point presentation and illustrate the inextricable link between plants and animals.
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Starts:
4/4/2019
10:00 AM
Ends:
4/4/2019
12:00 PM
Duration:
2 hours
Credits:
2 Class Hours
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21 open seats left
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