Gardening



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Herbal Oils, Vinegars, Pesto, Butters, and More


It's time to gather herbs for use in a variety of recipes. Tips for harvesting and storing your herbs too! Recipes, demonstrations, and tasting of pesto, butters, and other foods. You will make a bottle of herbal oil and vinegar to take home. 42-001-44012

Eagle River 21041
8/25 - 8/25
M 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$28.85
Lambrecht
Northland Pines High School (1) ($24.00)


Fall Gardening in the Northwoods


As winter approaches, a lot of people believe that the gardening season is coming to an end. This is true up to a certain point. Come learn all there is to know about keeping great gardens and great color right up until the first really hard frost. Spruce up annual containers with fall blooming plants, and learn about all the great fall blooming perennials. Also get some hints on preparing your gardens for the long winter ahead so you can be ready once spring finally returns. All this and more in this fall gardening class. 42-001-44043

Tomahawk 23096
9/18 - 9/18
Th 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
$8.85
Cerny
Cerny’s Greenhouse (1) ($4.00)


Gardening with Native Perennials NEW


Do you think your wonderful woodland yard has too much shade for a beautiful garden? Do you have bare patches of sandy/gravelly ground where nothing seems to grow? Have our wet springs and dry summers been getting you and your gardens down? Discover the perks that come from gardening with native perennials. This class is taught by a Master Gardener and will begin with an understanding of some "good gardening" basics, then move to a practical discussion of how to utilize native plants in your landscape. Handouts will include a Gallery of Plants native to our area. 42-001-44051

Mercer 23098
10/9 - 10/9
Th 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$8.85
Herberling
Mercer
High School (1) ($4.00)


Improving Plant Health Through Organic Soil Care NEW


Homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to be environmentally friendly. A focus on soils is one effective approach, especially since most landscape concerns originate in the soil. Using organic components in soil care supports plant health naturally, while reducing the need for chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Learn about soil tests, application of natural materials, humus-based amendments, and compost "tea." 42-001-44053

Rhinelander 23263
11/3 - 11/3
M 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$8.85
Lambrecht
Lake Julia Campus - UTC 202 (1) ($4.00)

Eagle River 23264
11/10 - 11/10
M 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$8.85
Lambrecht
Northland Pines High School (1) ($4.00)

Minocqua 23265
11/17 - 11/17
M 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$8.85
Lambrecht
Lakeland Campus (1) ($4.00)


Planning Your Perennial Garden NEW


Did you know that fall is a great time to prepare a site for a perennial garden? If you plan and prepare the area this fall, you will get a jump on the season next spring and be ready to do the fun part; shopping for and planting those lovely perennials. Learn how to choose a site for your sun or shade garden, how to prepare the soil, and how to estimate the number of plants you will need for the area. 42-001-44052

Rhinelander 23260
10/6 - 10/6
M 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$8.85
Lambrecht
Lake Julia Campus - UTC 202 (1) ($4.00)

Eagle River 23261
10/13 - 10/13
M 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$8.85
Lambrecht
Northland Pines High School (1) ($4.00)

Minocqua 23262
10/20 - 10/20
M 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$8.85
Lambrecht
Lakeland Campus (1) ($4.00)


Saving Seeds


So many plants offer seeds for free. Learn the different methods of collecting, preparing, and storing seed successfully. Home-saved seeds make a wonderful gift and can be traded for seeds from other gardeners. 42-001-44039

Rhinelander 23257
9/15 - 9/15
M 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$8.85
Lambrecht
Lake Julia Campus - UTC 202 (1) ($4.00)

Minocqua 23258
9/17 - 9/17
W 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$8.85
Lambrecht
Lakeland Campus (1) ($4.00)

Eagle River 23259
9/29 - 9/29
M 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$8.85
Lambrecht
Northland Pines High School (1) ($4.00)


Understanding Backyard Wildlife NEW


Want to attract a wider variety of birds and other animals to your backyard feeders? Need ideas on how to keep uninvited guests from gulping up the goodies? Having been a wildlife rehabilitator, I know that feeding (or deterring) backyard wildlife isn't always as simple as it sounds. Class topics will include a general understanding of wildlife needs and habitat, discussion of the pros and cons of feeding backyard wildlife, an in-depth examination of food choices, feeder styles, good husbandry, and other tips, tricks, and resources for attracting wildlife to your property. We'll also talk about the wildlife you see, and end with information on how to enhance your property by landscaping for wildlife. 42-001-44050

Mercer 23097
9/25 - 9/25
Th 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$8.85
Herberling
Mercer High School (1) ($4.00


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