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Thinking of digging up your lawn? Heres why these CT folks did it. FacebookTwitterEmail 1of17 Susan Anton is photographed in her garden behind her home in Woodbridge on April 29, 2021. The purple flowers in the foreground is the perennial phlox divaracata.Arnold Gold / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less 2of17 The backyard garden of Susan Anton in Woodbridge photographed on April 29, 2021. The purple flowered perennial is phlox divaracata mixed in with yellow leaved bleeding hearts.Arnol...

Free Zoom gardening webinar offered with the Brainerd Public Library This class is designed for first-time gardeners, but experienced growers might also pick up a tip or two. Written By: Brainerd Dispatch | × “Flower Gardening for Beginners” will be presented by Master Gardener Jackie Burkey at noon May 11 via Zoom. The presentation will be an overview of the basics for new gardeners. This class is designed for first-time gardeners, but experienced growers also are welcome. ...

editorial@newsandsentinel.com Cecelia Brown and Jane Lundblad at a previous Annual Master Gardener Spring Seminar and Plant Sale. The in-person event will again be held this year on Saturday, May 1, at Bicentennial Park. (Photo Provided) Local gardeners working on the Armstrong garden near the Williamstown City Building. It is one of the projects the Wood County Master Gardeners has going on. The Master Gardeners will be holding their annual Wood County Spring Gardening Seminar and Plan...

From staff reports PARKERSBURG — People with an interest in gardening who want to learn more can attend the Wood County Spring Gardening Seminar and Plant Sale on Saturday, May 1, at Bicentennial Park in downtown Parkersburg. Gardening has become even more popular during the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent study from Princeton University reveals home vegetable gardening can not only increase produce consumption and physical activity, it is also associated with improved emotional wellbeing. “The...

Women of Achievement Awards presented Staff Report ZANESVILLE - Women of Achievement Awards were recently presented in seven categories by Ohio University Zanesville, Zane State College and the Muskingum Family Y.  The usual dinner has been canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Videos will be posted on social media outlets to honor winners.  Ruth Ann Allen is the recipient of the Muskingum Family Y Lifetime Service Award. She has distinguished herself by inspiring countless students and ...

Rocky River Community Garden marks a decade of growth with new leadership: West Shore Chatter Updated 1:41 AM; Today 1:41 AM After serving as president of the Rocky River Community Garden for the past nine years, Teresa Kowalski passed the shovel to fellow gardener David Gilronan. Both Kowalski and Gilronan are Master Gardener volunteers and completed The Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Program. (Rocky River Community Garden) Facebook Share ROCKY RIVER, Ohio – Rocky River Co...

Bouquet: The Wisconsin Master Gardener Program just celebrated Master Gardener Volunteer Week. Master Gardener volunteers are an important part of University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension-Florence County. Volunteers make a positive difference in Florence County lives and surrounding communities by designing, implementing and maintaining the gardens at the Florence Natural Resource and Wild Rivers Interpretive Center, and the Downtown Community Center gazebo with flowers. They also have provid...

Larry Williams The University of Florida Extension Office in Okaloosa County is taking applications for the 2021 Master Gardener Volunteer training course. We are looking for people who will provide volunteer time at the Extension Office in Crestview assisting with our planned educational activities. After successfully completing the program, participants will be ready to begin 75 hours of volunteer service agreed to in return for training. Volunteer activities include answering questions via p...

Feb 10, 2021 The WVU Extension Virtual Master Gardener class will begin on Feb. 18 and will run every Thursday starting at 6 p.m. until June 10. Registration closes today. Over the course of the 17-week online training program, you will receive 51 hours of instruction in a variety of topics, including botany, plant propagation, entomology, pesticides and pest management, plant disease, soil science and nutritional management, turfgrass management, vegetable gardening, tree fruits, small fruit, ...

The Master Gardener Program is one of the many educational programs offered through the UA Cooperative Extension Service.  As you are aware, due to the Covid-19 pandemic we have made adjustments to our programs to meet the needs of our clients. For those interested in becoming a Master Gardener we are currently offering an on-line training option.  This training can be completed through a self-paced curriculum.  What does it mean to be a Master Gardener? As horticultural trained volunteers, ...