Improving Yards and Gardens
Our Beautiful Yards and Gardens Workshop Series
The Beautification Commission is excited to announce their 2023 Beautiful Yards and Gardens Workshop Series for PG residents wishing to increase their knowledge and skills for their gardens and yards. This series is offered for free to PG residents, but does require an RSVP. Each class will have a drawing for gardening door prizes and refreshments. Each class will start at 7pm and will be taught by Master Gardeners of PG. Come enjoy learning and fun with your neighbors!
This line up of workshops was inspired by YOU! We asked for input on what you would like to learn and you provided great feedback.
Our 2023 Workshops
Growing and Pruning Fruit Trees, Grapes, and Berries
Thinking of adding a fruit tree to your yard or garden? Or do you have fruit trees that need some extra attention or tender loving care? Or have grapes or berries that are overgrown and need a little TLC? If so, this workshop class is a great place to start. Come learn how to start you trees, grapes, and berries right, how to prune, water, and fertilize them, and how to ensure the best fruit possible from your investment.
Details:
- Location: Zoom
- Date: February 16, 2023
- Time: 7-9pm
Choosing Flowers, Shrubs, and Trees to Plant
Ready to plant new flowers, shrubs, or trees in your yard but don't know how to choose the right size, variety, or color? This can be an overwheming process. This session will help identify some techniques to use when choosing your greenery. Come learn how to choose the right varieties, sizes, and other attributes to make your yard beautiful and easy to maintain for years to come.
Details:
- Location: Zoom
- Date: March 16, 2023
- Time: 7-8:30pm
Growing Tomatoes, Onions, and Peppers (a salsa garden)
When growing garden produce, there are so many delicious things to try. Some of the most common are tomatoes, onions, and peppers. They are tasty alone, but can also be transformed into a fantastic homemade salsa. Come learn how to grow the best tomatoes, onions, and peppers in this local area, how to choose the right varieties for your tastes, and how to harvest earlier and enjoy a longer production season. And as an added bonus, a few fantastic salsa recipes will be shared.
Details:
- Location: Online - Zoom
- Date: April 20, 2023
- Time: 7-8:30pm
Conserving Water in our Yards and Gardens
What a fantastic winter we have had with all the great snow in our mountains! But even with all that new water, we are still in an extreme drought. With all of us working hard, we can find ways to conserve water and stretch our natural water resources. Come learn about our water system, easy ways to conserve water in our homes and yards, and some tips to make it fun, easy, and money saving!
Details:
- Location: Online - Zoom
- Date: May 18, 2023
- Time: 7-8:30pm
Controlling Weeds
We all love to grow amazing gardens, lawns, and shrubbery! Unfortunately, we all usually have more weeds that we want and they can be difficult to remove. And they can be invasive and destructive. Come learn where to start, how to understand the science behind weed control, tips and tricks on how to control weeds both with herbicides and with organic options, and discover some "recipes" to help eliminate even the tough weeds. We all like to grow plants, now come learn how to kill some weeds!
Details:
- Location: Online - Zoom
- Date: June 15, 2023
- Time: 7-8:30pm
Vertical and Small Space Gardening Techniques
Do you have a smaller yard with limited space for gardening, but would still like to have a garden? There are several ways that small spaces, containers and using the vertical space in our yards can be utilized to grow an amazing amount of plants and wonderful fruits and vegetables. Come learn how to use these additional available areas in your yards to have the results, the produce and the fun that can come from these unique amazing gardening techniques.
Details:
- Location: Zoom
- Date: September 21, 2023
- Time: 7-8:30pm
Growing Garlic and Other Wintering Crops
As the growing season comes to a close, many folks clean their gardening tools and wait for spring to arrive. Others find unique ways to easily continue gardening through the winter with very little effort. Garlic is one of several crops that can be planted in the fall and harvested the next spring or summer. Come learn how to choose the right varieties, planting tips and tricks, and how and when to harvest. Garlic is a fun and unique crop to grow. And it will keep all the vampires away for the season. :-)
Details:
- Location: Zoom
- Date: October 19, 2023
- Time: 7-8:30pm
Past Seasons Workshop Sessions
Check out our past season workshop sessions, review the videos and refresh you learning!
Planting a Tree Guide
Thinking of planting a tree to help beautify your yard? Check out the Planting a Tree Guide to see tips for selecting a tree, planting a tree, and a complete tree guide. With these helpful hints, you will be sure to choose the right tree for the right place.