Registration is open for the 2022 Design and Grow Gardening Workshop from K-State Research and Extension, which will be held in-person with a virtual option this year.
The popular gardening workshop will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022 from 9 a.m. to noon.
The cost to attend, whether in person or virtually, is $5 per person until February 25. After that, the cost will be $10 per person.
Registration closes on Thursday, March 3, 2022. Seating for the in-person workshop is limited so register early at tinyurl.com/designandgrow2022
The Design & Grow Gardening Workshop will be packed with ideas and information for both beginning and longtime gardeners. You’ll learn from the pros, get ideas for your garden and landscape, and be inspired to branch out into new plants and gardening experiences.
The 2022 Design & Grow Gardening Workshop will include the following topics/presentations:
Bug-O-Mania: Get to Know the Good & Bad “Bugs” in the Landscape – Learn about the major beneficial insects commonly found in the landscape. Dr. Raymond Cloyd, KSU Horticulture Entomology/Plant Protection Specialist, will also share how to distinguish them from the top 10 garden insect/mite pests that you may want to manage.
Gardening the Naturalistic Way – Explore this trending gardening style with Extension Master Gardener Laura Knight, and discover how native and non-native plants can increase biodiversity, provide better habitat for fauna, and increase year-round interest in our gardens.
10 Critical Steps for Growing Healthy Trees & Shrubs – Learn about the important steps to follow for growing healthier trees & shrubs in your landscape, in order to improve plant growth. Matthew McKernan, Horticulture Extension Agent, will share tips for planting and caring for your trees & shrubs.
Date: March 5, 2022
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Virtual and/or at Sedgwick County Extension Hall, 7001 W. 21st St. N.
Cost: $5, or $10 late registration
For more info, view the flyer online here.
