Saturday Class Descriptions
9:00 – 10:15
A Tale of Ten Insects -
A workshop looking at ten of the more interesting and important insects of the garden and their management. Taught by our featured speaker Dr. Whitney Cranshaw, Extension Specialist and Professor of Entomology at Colorado State University, Author of Garden Insects of North America, Pests of the West and Bagging Big Bugs, along with many other publications. He has done extensive entomology training for the Colorado Master Gardeners.
What’s Wrong with my Tomatoes?…(and other garden veggies) –
A discussion of disease problems in the home vegetable garden by Dr. Kent Evans, USU Extension Specialist in Plant Pathology.
Currants and Blueberries –
Merv Weeks, entrepreneur, grower and owner of Berries of Paradise will share his experiences growing and selling currants and blueberries and how these fruits may benefit your health.
Green Alternatives to Lawn –
Learn which ground covers are a suitable replacement for your turfgrass. Taught by Dr. Kelly Kopp, USU Extension Water Conservation and Turfgrass Specialist.
10:30-11:45
A Tale of Ten Insects continued –
A continuation of the 9:00 workshop looking at ten of the more interesting and important insects of the garden and their management. Taught by Dr. Whitney Cranshaw.
What’s Underfoot: Soil Analysis –
Uncover the elements down under. Learn about the properties and composition of soil from Dr. Grant Cardon, USU Extension Soil Specialist.
Bumbling Through the Brambles –
A discussion of thorny issues about raspberries, blackberries and other brambles grown in Utah. Taught by Dr. Brent Black, USU Extension Fruit Specialist.
Select for Success: Intermountain Native Plants –
Learn how to incorporate intermountain natives in the home landscape. Dr. Heidi Kratsch, USU Extension Ornamental Specialist will share her ideas and talk about her collaborative research efforts using water-wise plants.
1:45-3:00
Junior Master Gardener (JMG) Program –
Learn about the JMG Program and how you can start one in your county. This fun and awesome youth program provides a hands-on approach to learning horticulture, environmental science, leadership, and life skills. The JMG Program is committed to helping young people become gardeners and contributing citizens. Dave Francis, USU Extension, Utah 4-H.Plant Jeopardy: Can you
Play the Game? –
Engage in a fun exchange of information and test your knowledge of plants. Tony McCammon, Assistant Horticulturist, USU Extension-Box Elder County.
Growing and Cooking with Herbs –
Learn the basics of growing herbs, when to harvest and how to store them. Use fresh herbs from the garden to spice up your recipes. Taught by Gayle Knapp, USU Extension, Cache County Master Gardener.
What’s Blooming? –
New Summer Combinations Explore designing with new summer combinations using “Proven Winners.” What to plant together for a fabulous summer display. Taught by Peter Lassig, former garden designer and head gardener for the LDS Church, Temple Square.
3:15-4:30
Good Parking Strips, Bad Parking Strips –
See the good, bad and the ugly of parking strips. Learn some new ideas on how to design an appropriate parking strip for an urban setting in Utah’s climate. Taught by Anne Spranger, Utah Botanical Center Landscape Planner.
From the Ground Up: Improving the Soil –
Improve your soil with simple and inexpensive techniques such as composting, worm composting and raised beds. Reed Findlay, Idaho State University Agriculture Extension Agent, Bannock County, ID
Are You Kidding? Zucchini for 48 Weeks? –
Yes, maybe we’re kidding. But, how can you extend your growing season? Explore techniques beyond plastic mulches and row covers. Taught by Dr. Dan Drost, USU Extension Vegetable Specialist.
Saps, Syrups and Cones: The Trees of our Lives –
Look at an historic perspective of how the peoples of Utah have used trees and shrubs for their livelihood. Maggie Shao, USU Extension Horticulture Agent, Salt Lake County.
