CS01-Session Full, SOLD OUT! The Best Herbs to Use in Landscape Design
Sue GoetzIt’s time to think outside the herb garden. Incorporating herbs into the landscape is a new look at the traditional way of growing herbs. Low maintenance, water misers, pollinator attraction,…
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CS02 – Working with Weed Ordinances and HOAs
Benjamin VogtThe Weed Police. Have you ever received a threatening note in your mailbox, taped to your door, or staked into your yard saying you'll soon be fined for weeds in…
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CS03 – New-Media Marketing Best Practices to Foster Extension Master Gardener Program Growth
Dr. Cheryl BoyerIt’s no exaggeration that the digital age has transformed how organizations connect with their audience. Social media, e-newsletters, websites, email, YouTube . . . the list goes on. Which ones…
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CS05 – The Humane Gardener: Nurturing Habitat for Wildlife
Nancy LawsonWhy do we call some insects “beneficial” and others “pests”? Why do we welcome some animals and treat others as nuisances? Why are some plants considered desirable while others are…
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CS06 – Beyond Sumac: Anacardiaceae in and Around the Garden
Dr. Susan PellWhen you hear the word cosmopolitan, usually Anacardiaceae doesn’t come to mind (pronounced anna-cord-dee-ay-cee-ay). But after hearing Dr. Pell’s talk, it might. Cashews, mangoes, pistachios, sumac, smoke tree, poison ivy,…
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CS04-How Crevice Gardens Can Be Used Anywhere for More Things Than You Think
Kenton SethYour gardening canvas just got bigger! Join Kenton Seth, a pioneer in modern crevice gardening, as he shows how to bring a miniaturized mountain environment into your yard using crevice…
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CS08 – Blending Diverse Volunteer Groups in a Community Teaching Garden
Theresa BadurekCome and learn the fundamentals of setting up and running a community teaching garden. Take a front row seat as Theresa explains how the Ochs Community Garden (pronounced "oaks") works…
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CS09 – Native Medicinal Plants of the Prairie
Dr. Kelly KindscherJoin Kelly Kindscher and learn about the great pharmaceutical house on the prairie. The Plains Indians found medicinal value in more than 200 species of native prairie plants. Science is…
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CS10 – Kids Ask Dr. Bug: Engaging the Public in Insect Conservation Through Edutainment
Dr. Tamra ReallOur local Master Gardeners love Dr. Bug, and so will you. Dr. Reall’s expertise and edutaining presentations make entomology engaging for audiences of all ages. Insects are essential parts of…
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CS11 – Pruning Like a Pro: Tips for Trees and Shrubs
Matthew McKernanPruning is a basic gardening skill that intimidates most people. It is both an art and a science, which means there are many ways to prune correctly and poorly. Every…
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CS12 – Bees and Pesticides: What Are the Facts?
Dr. Raymond CloydSeventy-five percent of the world’s food crops depend on honey bees and other pollinators. We all understand the benefit of pollinators and the need to protect them. There is, however,…
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CS13 – The Future of Gardening Advice—Learning from and Adapting to a Global Pandemic
Nikki BarkerThe Royal Horticultural Society is the United Kingdom’s leading gardening charity dedicated to advancing horticulture and gardening practices. The RHS manages a vast gardening advice service. COVID forced them to…
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CS14 – Water-Wise Landscape Design
Donna HoffmanWith drought and extreme weather events on the rise over the last two decades, it is more important than ever to know which plants not only survive but thrive in…
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CS15 – Growing Color: Plants as Natural Dyes
Maria & Gina BeebeNatural dyes have been used to color the fibers of our lives for thousands of years. Buried beneath the popularity of synthetic dyes used in fast fashion is the art…
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CS16 – Essential Crops and Edible Weeds: Traditional Indigenous Backyard Gardens
Dr. Devon MihesuahExplore the history of indigenous gardens, an overlooked area of garden history. Join Devon Mihesuah as she brings to light the wisdom and gardening techniques used by the Five Tribes…
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CS17 – Using Social Media for Education and Elevating Diverse Voices
LeAnn LocherSocial media is here to stay. It gives EMG programs more reach than ever for teaching and sharing knowledge in meaningful ways. Come and hear how Oregon State University Extension…
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CS18 – Hostas: Everything You Want to Know About America’s Most Popular Perennial
Rob MortkoWhat makes hostas the top-selling perennial in America? Come find out from nationally recognized hosta expert, Rob Mortko. Known as “The Hosta Guy,” his plant knowledge is also relevant to…
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CS20 – What Do Public Gardens Have to Offer Master Gardeners?
Dr. Susan PellPublic gardens and greenhouses have always been sources of inspiration for Master Gardeners. And there’s more, a lot more, to take advantage of. Join Dr. Pell as she delves deeper…
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CS21 – Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Backyard
Chuck OtteWant more hummingbirds to visit your yard this summer? It’s easy when you use hummingbird-friendly plants in your landscaping and choose the right feeders. Come and learn: Basic needs of…
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CS22 – Session Full, SOLD OUT! Techniques to Boost Your Harvest: How to Grow More Produce in Any Size Garden, Even Containers
Jennifer StefanchikHave an interest in growing more of your own produce? Have a vegetable garden and want a better harvest? Whether new to food gardening or experienced, you are sure to…
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CS23 – Gardening Safely and Minimizing Risk
Gail Brandys & Angela O'CallaghanHeat stress. Poison ivy. A sore back. We all know these are common complaints among gardeners. But do you know how to recognize and resolve less common safety challenges facing…
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CS24 – Teaching and Outreach Strategies for Engaging Underserved Cultural Audiences
David Lott & Sandra Barrera FuentesHave you wanted to work with and teach people from different cultures and languages in your Master Gardener program, but simply don’t know where to start? Come and learn from…
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CS25 – Bringing a New Plant to Market
Bill MaloucheEver wonder how a plant gets from the idea stage to showing up at your local nursery? Come and join Bill Malouche as he draws back the curtain on this…
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CS26 – Understanding the Spectrum of Disabilities and Expanding Your Outreach
Paul JonesFACT: The U.S. has almost 50 million people with disabilities. That’s a lot. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, people with disabilities are the nation’s largest minority. The number…
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CS27 – Plant-Derived Essential Oils: Are They Effective Against Insect and Mite Pests?
Dr. Raymond CloydThere is a growing interest in controlling pest problems using natural products. Because they are naturally occurring oils and plant extracts, people think they are safer. But are they? Do…
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CS29 – Weed-Free Gardening
Tasha GreerLet’s get into the weeds! Make weeds your allies in creating a more peaceful, non-toxic garden using the ideas in this presentation. Learn to decipher the clues weeds offer about…
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CS30 – Personal Impacts and Public Value—The Ripples of Volunteerism
Anne YasalonisRipples are tiny waves generated when someone drops a stone into the water. Ripple Effects Mapping is generating some big waves in the world of evaluation. If you are an…
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CS31 – Friendly Inclusive Gardening (FIG): Garden Design for All Ages and Abilities
Stephen CantúHow do you experience the joy of gardening when you have mobility or accessibility challenges? Learn about the FIG program - Friendly Inclusive Gardening - developed by Stephen Cantú, a…
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CS32 – Growing and Blooming Orchids Successfully
David BirdORCHIDS. Mysterious . . . exotic . . . beautiful . . . difficult to get to bloom. These are the four descriptions orchid grower David Bird hears most often…
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CS33 – Plants for Birds
Marshall JohnsonHow do we restore vital habitats for birds in our communities? How do we help them adapt and survive in the face of climate change? Join this dynamic speaker from…
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CS34 – Keys to Success for School Garden Programs That Thrive
Whitney CohenWhy do some school gardens take root and become well-established, while others fizzle and fade? Get the antidote to Fizzle-and-Fade from Whitney Cohen, an expert in garden-based education for children.…
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CS36 – The Giving Grove: Inspiring Community Orchards Across America
Matt Bunch & Ashley WilliamsonLittle orchards. Big impact. Will your city be next in joining this food sovereignty movement? The purpose of the Giving Grove’s work is to inspire and excite neighborhoods about growing…
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CS37 – Growing Edible Natives in Your Garden
Dr. Nadia Navarrete-TindallExpand your culinary horizons and come away with some tasty recipes to boot! You don’t have to become a forager to enjoy the many edible native plants that are quite…
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CS38 – How Using Online Training May Help Increase MG Diversity and Lessons Learned Along the Way
Dr. Jeff WilsonCOVID forced many states to change how they deliver Master Gardener training, including Mississippi State. In 2021, they began using online delivery for initial EMG training. They learned a lot!…
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CS39 – Cacti and Succulent Varieties and Growing Tips
Judy PigueHave you ever bought a colorful succulent from the garden center only to have it die a few weeks later? Do you struggle with growing succulents and cacti for more…
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CS40 – Mini-Forest Revolution
Hannah LewisSo much of the climate conversation is powered by the fearful narrative of a dying planet. Hannah Lewis offers a different story. The mini-forest revolution is a movement to restore…
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CS41 – Connecting People and Plants
Terri James, Pam Bennett & Sheri DornAs Horticultural professionals and Master Gardeners, we instinctively know the communities we serve and environment are better because of what we do. But how much better? Join our three panelists…
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CS43 – Grow Your Own Spices
Tasha GreerLearning to grow spices used to require acts of dangerous espionage. No more! Spice up your garden, your plate, and your health with your own fresh, homegrown spices. Unlike herbs,…
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CS44 – Landscaping with a Prairie Palette
Carol DavitCarol Davit tells a compelling story of why the prairie matters. Native grasslands occur globally in the form of prairies, glades, savannas, and other grassland-natural communities. In addition to their…
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CS45 – Kahoot! Educating Master Gardeners and Our Communities with a Smile
Tena van AndelHow do we inspire Master Gardeners to learn? How do we spice up the same old lecture on container gardening? Kahoot! Kahoot is a subscription-based tool on the web that…
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CS46 – Inspiring Your Inner Artist with Nature’s Art
Donna HouttemanMother Nature is the perfect engineer and design guru. She has been creating and optimizing her designs for millions of years. She has R & D in the bag. What…
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CS47 – The Need for Monarch Waystations
Dr. Orley “Chip” TaylorHow can you not love a tiny, gorgeous creature that flies from Mexico to Canada to keep its species on the Earth? Monarch butterflies are one of our most iconic…
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CS48 – Children in the Garden, A Sensory Experience
Rene BookoffChildren’s gardens are a big part of the Master Gardener mission. Because sensory experiences are so important to a child’s development, creating a sensory garden for children is a natural…
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CS50 – The Art of Gardening Monet Style
Gale McRobertsHave you wanted a Monet-style garden but thought it was too involved? Then this is the session for you. Come be inspired and entertained at the same time as Gale…
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CS51 – It’s Not ALL or NOTHING! Protecting Pollinators While Still Enjoying Plants of All Kinds
Pam BennettMany gardeners today are focused on the pollinator plight and doing all they can to protect and promote them. Yet other gardeners, especially the gardening public, are unlikely to turn…
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CS52 – Engaging Master Gardeners as Citizen Scientists
Matt Jones, Caroline RichardsonCitizen scientists are all the buzz. As the name implies, citizen scientists are people from the general public (citizens) who collaborate with professional scientists in doing applied research. For Extension…
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CS53 – New and Recently Introduced High Performing Annuals for 2023
Mike DeReeWhat gardener doesn’t want to attend this presentation?! Join Mike DeRee from Ball Seed Company as he talks about new annual varieties introduced in 2023, the must-haves, and rock star…
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CS54 – The Alchemy of Compost, How 2+2=9 If You Let It
Stan SlaughterWe all want better compost faster, an easier composting process, and more waste reduction. Composting is part art and part science. Most gardeners know the science, but many struggle with…
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CS55 – Lilac Renaissance
Brian MorleyLilacs . . . “In springtime, love is carried on the breeze.” Brian Morley fell in love with lilacs, so much so that he “bought the farm,” both literally and…
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