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S21/HG1
This module of the Fundamentals of Home Gardening contains Water Quality, Botany, and Soils. All segments are self-paced and asynchronous and can be accessed any time during the available six-week period. Each segment includes a self-test, which needs to be completed with a score of 100% if you wish to qualify for the certificate of completion. Following registration, you will receive information about accessing the online course. This class is NOT for certified Master Gardeners. It is designed for the home gardener wishing to gain more in-depth knowledge about the science of gardening. More![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
S21/09
Learn how to cultivate roses organically starting with soil preparation, selecting appropriate varieties, maintaining your roses, and how to utilize organic roses for medicinal or culinary purposes. How to prune and deadhead roses will also be discussed in this presentation.
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S21/18
There are hundreds of conifer varieties available in the horticultural market, in a dizzying array of shapes, sizes, colors and textures. Not all are appropriate for the typical homeowner’s property, however. Bring home the wrong one, and you may be struggling to keep it healthy and right-sized. Join one of the Master Class favorite instructors Kevin Wilcox as he discusses some of the best choices for our spaces – beyond the ubiquitous yews and arborvitae.
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S21/HG2
This module of the Fundamentals of Home Gardening contains Plants & the Environment, Plant Pathology, Entomology, and Integrated Pest Management. All segments are self-paced and asynchronous and can be accessed any time during the available six-week period. Each segment includes a self-test, which needs to be completed with a score of 100% if you wish to qualify for the certificate of completion. Following registration, you will receive information about accessing the online course.
This class is NOT for certified Master Gardeners. It is designed for the home gardener wishing to gain more in-depth knowledge about the science of gardening. More ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
S21/20
The extractive nature of human interaction with the forest will be examined in contrast to the centuries, even millennia, of sustainable forest management practiced by many cultures around the globe. We will discuss the practices that have been and are still being practiced to provide useful products from the forest and examine how that might be translated into our own approach to forest management.
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S21/16
We will talk about the vagaries, trends and specifics of weather in our state, including a drought forecast. Long range forecasts will also be discussed.
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S21/19
The Coastal Certificate program is offered to those who wish to familiarize themselves with current environmental issues unique to our coastal waters and Long Island Sound, while learning about ways to landscape more sustainably. In a time when climate change is taking on increasing significance, the Coastal Certificate Program will address how and why the transition to sustainable landscapes is not just a good idea, but a global environmental imperative.
The Coastal Certificate is designed to generate ambassadors of alternatives to nutrient and chemically intensive landscaping practices for Connecticut coastal and watershed residents. The outreach component will be geared specifically to spreading the word about sustainable landscaping through projects, educational materials, and other creative ideas. In addition to covering coastal environmental issues, the Coastal Certificate program will feature speakers that address exciting ways to reduce or rethink lawns, create plant habitats that attract birds and pollinating insects, design for sustainability using native plants, and share tools and resources for effective outreach. The field trip [TBD] will relate to class topics and be in, or about, a coastal location. Participants must attend all classes and complete 10 hours of approved outreach activities to receive the Coastal Certificate Certification. Reading resources will be provided. Those enrolled will receive 6 AMG credits upon completion. Co-Sponsor: Connecticut College Arboretum 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT. 06320 Coordinator: Judy Preston (multiple guest speakers) More ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
S21/17
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. Mask wearing and social distancing required.
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S21/07
If you are having a hard time telling the forest for the trees, then you might not know who to call if you have a tree problem.
Whether you have a couple of yard trees or acres of woods, learn who are the tree professionals that can help you with your trees. Find out who can do what, when to call them and where to find them. Topics will also include : Property owner responsibilities, and CT tree laws.
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