Genesee County Master Gardeners will be offering four gardening-themed programs this spring. If you are looking for garden inspiration and know-how to apply to your own garden, check out these classes.
“Seed Starting 101” will be on March 31. Starting plants from seed is a great way for gardeners to take their hobby to the next level. There’s something incredibly satisfying about seeing a plant blooming in your garden or harvesting a vegetable from a plant that you once held as a tiny seed in your hand. It also opens the door to thousands of new varieties that you may never find at the local nursery. Starting your own seeds can be intimidating, but with the right tools and timing, seed starting is remarkably fun and easy. Registration is required by March 25. Fee is $10 per person.
April 7 topic is “Oh Canada!” Travel across Canada and enjoy a variety of their gardens – tulips in Ottawa in the spring, summer in the prairies, fall in Vancouver, and winter at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Ontario. Registration required by April 1. Fee is $5 per person.
“Everybody Loves Hostas!” on April 22. Hostas have lush foliage and are usually grown for their impact in the shade garden. Even better, these perennials are reliable, easy to grow, and readily available. Learn about the different types of hostas, and how to best grow them, including diseases, division, and more. Lavish photos will show different hostas as well as ideas for landscaping. Registration required by April 15. Fee is $10 per person.
Learn about “The Power of Flowers in Your Garden” on April 29. Supporting pollinators is a vital conversation point in the gardening community. Join the discussion on developing a garden rich in biological diversity that supports pollinators indigenous to our region. The presentation will look closely at key garden elements that support the birds, bees, and butterflies that pollinate our gardens. Registration required by April 22. Fee is $10 per person.
All classes will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Genesee County Cornell Cooperative Extension at 420 East Main Street, Batavia. Pre-registration is required as class size is limited and classes may fill up. Contact Rachel at 343-3040, ext. 101 to register. Visit http://genesee.cce.cornell.edu/events for information.
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