AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener program will again host the Home Gardening Webinar Series, beginning in January and ending in March. Sessions will take place every Thursday from 6–7 p.m. central time, ending March 13.
Designed for anyone who is interested in gardening or horticulture, the series aims to inspire and educate. Throughout the series, participants will hear from experts at Iowa State University, The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, North Dakota State University, Iowa Arboretum and Gardens, and Des Moines Area Community College. The sessions are free and open to the public. Attendees can register to join through Zoom or join on Facebook Live.
Three sessions in January will cover native plant topics, including seed starting and selection, site preparation and maintenance, and balancing beauty with biodiversity. The last session of the month will cover supplemental lighting for indoor plants.
February will focus on perennial plants including trees and shrubs for difficult soil conditions, blueberries, roses, and how plants are assessed through trials at the Iowa Arboretum and Gardens.
In March, the series will conclude with two presentations about landscape design. One will cover designing dazzling shade gardens while the other tackles designing gardens on slopped surfaces.
“The Home Gardening Webinar Series is for everyone, regardless of gardening experience. The topics chosen are based on survey responses from last year’s participants and will appeal to a wide range of viewers. This program is always a joy to present, and we look forward to another great season,” said Alicia Herzog, statewide Master Gardener coordinator with ISU Extension and Outreach.
The series is a good educational opportunity for existing master gardeners, those interested in becoming master gardeners and those who just want to learn more about these topics.
Zoom registration for the series is available at: https://go.iastate.edu/AWIU1J
To join the Facebook Live, visit the event listing and RSVP as “attending”: https://go.iastate.edu/LSZSS6.
All webinars will be live with question and answer at the end. Zoom participation is limited to the first 500 attendees. Attendees will be directed to Facebook Live if the Zoom room is at capacity. Registration cannot be taken over the phone or through email.
For more information, contact Alicia Herzog at 515-294-3627 or [email protected].
–ISU Extension
