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Improving Yards and Gardens

Our Beautiful Yards and Gardens Workshop Series

The Beautification Commission is excited to announce their 2024 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 2024 Workshops

gardening calendar

Gardening Calendar and Early Season Gardening Suggestions

Getting things started in the spring is a key to having a great gardening season. Need to know when to start certain seeds? Or maybe when to treat your lawn for grub? From lawns to flowerbeds, from trees to vegetable gardens, knowing what to do and when helps take the hard work out of gardening and yard work. And having a calendar to work from helps remind us when to do what. Come learn about key steps to take and when (gardening calendar) and how to make this work easy and enjoyable.

Details:

  • Location: Zoom
  • Date: February 21, 2024
  • Time: 7-8:30pm
hands in soil

General Gardening Questions and Answers

o As we put this schedule of workshops together, we asked for ideas from past participants. They gave great suggestions, and had many, many questions regarding their yards and gardens. So, we are going to dedicate one complete class time to just answering your gardening questions. We will cover your questions as quickly and thoroughly as we can, providing resources where possible. Come prepared to ask your gardening questions and we will all learn together!

Details:

  • Location: Zoom
  • Date: March 20, 2024
  • Time: 7-8:30pm
roses and shrubs

Shrubs, Roses, and Flowers: Selection, Care, and Pruning

If you have shrubs, roses, or flowers in your yard, this is the session for you. From choosing the right shrubs, to how to prune roses, this session will cover how to care for your greenery and flowers. Come learn techniques such as renewal pruning, selection for colorful seasons, and what to do to maintain your greenery in the spring and the fall. Knowing your shrubs, roses, and flowers will make caring for your yards a much easier process.

Details:

  • Location: Online - Zoom
  • Date: April 17, 2024
  • Time: 7-8:30pm
planter boxes

Garden Boxes and Other Small Space Options

Have you been considering putting in garden boxes but don’t know which options are best? 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 all about box gardening and how to best utilize smaller spaces in your yards to have the results, the produce, and the fun that can come from these unique amazing gardening techniques.

Details:

  • Location: Online - Zoom
  • Date: May 15, 2024
  • Time: 7-8:30pm
lawn

Lawn Care/Alternatives and Weed Control

If you have struggled with knowing how to keep your lawn lush, green, and healthy, this is the class for you. We will be covering how to overcome many tough lawn issues including bad soil, burn spots, bugs and diseases, fertilization, and how to just have the best darn lawn on the block! Alternatives to turf grass will also be discussed along with minimizing lawn techniques. And as a bonus, we will cover weed control concepts for your lawns, flowerbeds, and gardens. You won’t want to miss this packed learning session!

Details:

  • Location: Online - Zoom
  • Date: June 19, 2024
  • Time: 7-8:30pm
greenhouse

Greenhouses and Growing Indoors

Have you been considering starting your seeds indoors or building a greenhouse? Knowing greenhouse and indoor planting techniques can guide your efforts and decisions for such a project. Come learn the options for building a greenhouse including construction, kits, heating techniques, winter growing, and so much more. This class is a must for anyone considering extending their gardening on either end of the growing season calendar!

Details:

  • Location: Zoom
  • Date: September 18, 2024
  • Time: 7-8:30pm
preparing garden

Putting Yards and Gardens to Bed for The Winter

o We love to garden, but by the end of the season, we all really enjoy putting everything away and enjoying a break. In this class, you will learn how to put your gardens and yards to bed in the fall in ways that will minimize he work needed in the spring. Come learn how you can end the season easily and make for a great start to the next season.

Details:

  • Location: Zoom
  • Date: October 16, 2024
  • 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.