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S20/22
Will be rescheduled to a later date - TBA
This course is the second of a three part series focused on the basics of beekeeping and the environmental challenges faced by Apis mellifera. You do not need to sign up for all 3, however, you can receive a discount if you do. The hives at Edgerton Park will be our classroom as we open them up to try to find the queen and to examine for honey production, the health of the hives and other issues. We will use the small number of suits that Vincent has with him, so if you have a suit, please bring it with you. Note: while bee stings are unlikely because of the time of year and the use of a smoker, there is a chance for that occurrence. Please let us know if you have extreme sensitivity. Bring epi-pen. Consider watching the film which we will be taking of the event instead of attending. More 
Starts:
6/4/2020
3:00 PM
Ends:
6/4/2020
5:00 PM
Duration:
2 hours
Credits:
2 Class Hours
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9 open seats left
S20/07
Have you ever been completely flummoxed by the idea of keying out a plant sample in order to ID it – whether in the Master Gardener office, or in your own back yard? This presentation and hands-on tutorial will familiarize you with this Most Helpful of field guides, plus give you a refresher on all those botanical terms that are so useful when trying to ID plants.
The Wildflower Walk will be an opportunity to practice what you have just learned while we play with the local Flora. The grounds around the Bartlett Arboretum have a lovely variety of wildflowers, and we will explore what Mother Nature has to show us.
Bring a copy of Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide if you have one, and a magnifying glass or hand lens. Dress properly for our walk, which will take place rain or shine.
Feel free also to bring samples of Mystery Plants from your own yard, too (no Poison Ivy, please!).
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Starts:
6/12/2020
10:00 AM
Ends:
6/12/2020
12:00 PM
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2 hours
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S20/121
Course description: Pruning is an important horticultural skill and an art for us to keep our gardens in good order and beauty. This talk will cover why, when, where and how to prune trees and shrubs to maintain structural strength and sustainability in landscapes and home gardens. This is a video encore presentation of the Pruning 101 course offered at the Tolland Agricultural Center in November 2019. If you didn’t get a chance to attend the session in November or just want to improve your pruning knowledge this is the course for you!
The course is accessible for two weeks to view the two hour video presentation, explore the supplemental information and complete a seven question quiz. Upon successful completion of the quiz students will receive two educational hours and a certificate of completion. More
Starts:
6/15/2020
8:00 AM
Ends:
6/30/2020
11:45 PM
Credits:
2 Class Hours
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41 open seats left
S20/HT1
This class is a requirement to maintain active status as a UConn Certified Master Gardener. The primary topic will be on the invasive Asian jumping worm. Dr. Annise Dobson will discuss the history and impacts of these pests and provide practical, hands-on training to identify them. Dr. Dobson is currently a postdoctoral researcher in the Forestry and Environmental Studies School at Yale University. Other topics will be added. Hot Topics will be presented in two sessions as an online, interactive webinar, and will be available for viewing for those who can’t attend the live sessions. Only one Hot Topics class per year is necessary to maintain Active Certified Master Gardener status.
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Starts:
6/18/2020
3:00 PM
Ends:
6/18/2020
6:00 PM
Duration:
3 hours
Credits:
3 Class Hours
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100 open seats left
S20/29
A detailed and informative lecture that explores a garden free from the impact of deer. Adam Wheeler of Broken Arrow Nursery will discuss the ornamental qualities and essential cultural details for a diverse assortment of underutilized and exceptional plants that show strong resistance to deer browse. In addition, strategies for managing the impact of deer in the garden as well as tricks to succeed with “deer candy” in “deer country” will be highlighted.
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Starts:
8/25/2020
5:00 PM
Ends:
8/25/2020
7:30 PM
Duration:
2 hours
30 minutes
Credits:
2 Class Hours
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22 open seats left
S20/23
This class will focus on the late season chores involved with beekeeping. Discussion of honey harvest, uses of wax, other products from bees. If the weather is conducive and if the hives are amenable, we will take a look inside. The same warning applies as the above session, if we open the hives.
Note: while bee stings are unlikely because of the time of year and the use of a smoker, there is a chance for that occurrence. Please let us know if you have extreme sensitivity. Bring epi-pen.
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Starts:
8/27/2020
3:00 PM
Ends:
8/27/2020
5:00 PM
Duration:
2 hours
Credits:
2 Class Hours
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13 open seats left
S20/20
Our instructor will highlight the design and construction factors important to successful restoration projects his firm has completed at properties in Fairfield and Westchester Counties, including projects that incorporate creative storm water management. Wear appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes for trekking out in the woods for the fieldtrip portion of class.
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Starts:
9/9/2020
12:30 PM
Ends:
9/9/2020
3:30 PM
Duration:
3 hours
Credits:
3 Class Hours
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