Gardening in the Classes in Nevada returns in February – Nevada today

For those who are already receiving this gardening itching, the University of Nevada, Reno Extension is ready to help you immerse yourself. The extension begins its “Gardening in Nevada: The Bartley Ranic Garden Skills Series.

Guided by Extension and their certified master gardeners and offered in partnership with regional parks and open space of Washoe County, these classes are free and manage 6 – 20:00, every Tuesday, February 18, April, at the Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road in Renault.

“Of those who are simply interested in growing houseplants to those with large gardens and landscapes, these classes are great for anyone who wants to learn from experienced master gardeners who live, grow and harvest in our area of ​​North Nevada “, Rachel McClur, lord gardener coordinator for extension in Washo County, said.

All classes are taught by certified staff for extension or volunteers of the chief gardener. The classes are free, but the main gardeners are asking those who are present to consider canned food for food for the North Nevada food bank and register online for every class they plan to attend. Classes include:

• Feb 18
• February 25: Adapted landscape – master gardener Susan Arnie will share how to apply principles of protective space and proven steps to improve personal safety and survival of the home during fire.
• March 4: Pond/Water gardening – the coordinator of the chief gardener of the extension Rachel McClur will discuss gardening with ponds and water characteristics.
• March 11: Vegetable journal, starting – master gardener Diane Muniel will share the value of garden journals and tips to help you along the way.
• March 18: The sliced ​​flower garden – the chief gardener Deborah Henderson will discuss how to choose, grow and harvest plants for sliced ​​flowers and share tips for collecting bouquets.
• March 25th: Successful gardening for the garden gardener Randy Robyson will share their tips for successful vegetables in our unique climate and conditions.
• April 1: From this year’s flowers to the plants next year, everything for the seeds – the main gardeners Rod Haulenbeek and Mark Humphreys will talk about successful gardening with seeds.

Those who have questions about gardening in Nevada seminars should send an email to McClure. The persons who plan to attend a session that may need special premises or assistance must send by email to Paul Lesik, Civil Rights and Coordinator for conformity or call him at 702-257-5577 at least five days before the planned event with their needs or for more information.

Those with gardening questions can also send an email to masters gardeners, call them at 775-784-4848, or visit the Chief Gardener’s Assistance Bureau at the Renault Extension Office of 4955 Energy Way, 10: 00-14: 00, Tuesday-four.