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Gardening Toolbox Laurel County Extension is year’s workshops are designed with all levels of gardeners in mind. Whether you’ve been gardening for years or you’re just starting out, there’s something for everyone! We’ve assembled a wide variety of topics this year. A few of them were offered in years past, but many are new workshops that have been specifically requested. If you have a suggestion or request for a workshop, we’d like to hear from you! Why Do I Have to Register? It’s very important that you pre-register for the workshops for several reasons: Space in many of our workshops may be limited. Materials must be purchased or prepared prior to the workshop. Registration allows us to make sure we have plenty of supplies for everyone. Some of our workshop presenters will be traveling long distances to teach classes. We must have at least four participants who have registered and paid the materials fee or the class may be cancelled. If the workshop has to be cancelled due to inclement weather or emergency, we can contact you to let you know. Remember, registration is not complete until the materials fee has been paid. Payment must be received at least four days prior to the workshop. How to Register Call: ..................................................................... 864-4167 Online: ................................................ laurel.ca.uky.edu Or stop by our office ................ 200 County Extension Rd London, KY 40741 e Tools Gardeners Need to Succeed. Cooperative Extension Service University of Kentucky Laurel County 200 County Extension Road London, KY 40741-9008 Official Business Return Service Requested NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID LONDON, KY PERMIT 103 Bonnie Sigmon Laurel County Agent for Horticulture 200 County Extension Road London, KY 40741-9008 (606) 864-4167 Fax: (606) 864-4168 laurel.ca.uky.edu
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Gardening Toolbox
Laurel County Extension
This year’s workshops are designed with all levels of gardeners in mind. Whether you’ve been gardening for years or you’re just starting out, there’s something for everyone!
We’ve assembled a wide variety of topics this year. A few of them were offered in years past, but many are new workshops that have been specifically requested. If you have a suggestion or request for a workshop, we’d like to hear from you!
Why Do I Have to Register?It’s very important that you pre-register for the workshops for several reasons:
Space in many of our workshops may be limited.
Materials must be purchased or prepared prior to the workshop. Registration allows us to make sure we have plenty of supplies for everyone.
Some of our workshop presenters will be traveling long distances to teach classes. We must have at least four participants who have registered and paid the materials fee or the class may be cancelled.
If the workshop has to be cancelled due to inclement weather or emergency, we can contact you to let you know.
Remember, registration is not complete until the materials fee has been paid. Payment must be received at least four days prior to the workshop.
How to RegisterCall: ..................................................................... 864-4167Online: ................................................ laurel.ca.uky.eduOr stop by our office ................ 200 County Extension Rd
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Bonnie SigmonLaurel County Agent for Horticulture
200 County Extension RoadLondon, KY 40741-9008
(606) 864-4167Fax: (606) 864-4168
laurel.ca.uky.edu
864-4167We now accept credit card payments online!
Strawberry Production
Lawn Care
Composting & VermicultureApril 4th, 6 pm $5 materials feeYou’ve raked the leaves and trimmed the trees, but what do you do with all of the leftovers? Add them to a compost bin to make nutrient rich fertilizer for the next year. Compost bins don’t have to be fancy, but you do need to know what and what not to add. While you’re at it, consider adding a vermiculture bin (composting with earthworms). It’s a fun and easy project to do with kids, too!
March 14th, 6 pm FreeLearn the basics of caring for your home lawn, everything from seeding and fertilizing to mowing. Use these helpful hints for a beautiful spring lawn.
Advanced Weather Spotter
April 10th, 6 pm $5 materials feeBack by popular demand, our strawberry workshop always fills up quickly. Learn how to prepare the area for your strawberries, weed control suggestions, harvesting techniques, and tips for overwintering your plants. Each paid participant will receive 25 Allstar and 25 Earliglow plants.
Pre-Registration is Required for all Gardener’s Toolbox Workshops
Spring 2017 Gardener Toolbox Series
Date Topic Instructor
March 2nd, 6 pmAdvanced
Weather Spotter Training
Tony Edwards
March 14th, 6 pm Lawn Care Bonnie Sigmon
April 4th, 6 pm Composting & Vermiculture Bonnie Sigmon
April 10th, 6 pm Strawberry Production Bonnie Sigmon
April 27th, 6 pm Emerald Ash Borer Workshop
Dr. Lee Townsend
May 1st, 6 pm
Fillers, Spillers & Thrillers/
Flower Containers
Bonnie Sigmon
May 16th, 6 pmTomato/
Home Garden Production
Bonnie Sigmon
June 1st, 6 pm
Attracting Pollinators
& Beneficial Insects
Bonnie Sigmon
August 8th, 6 pm Seed Saving Bonnie Sigmon
March 2nd, 6 pm Free/ must registerNational Weather Service Meteorologist, Tony Edwards will show you how to identify and report significant weather events that have an impact on the safety of the community. A meal will be provided.
Seed Saving
Tomato/Home Garden Production
Attracting Pollinators & Beneficial InsectsJune 1st, 6 pm $5 materials fee Learn what native plants might be most benefical for attracting pollinators to your garden and what insects are best for keeping those gardens looking beautiful.
May 16th, 6 pm $5 materials fee This class will cover everyone’s favorite summer vegetable, the tomato! We will discuss techniques for growing great tomatoes and how to avoid common pitfalls. There will be an emphasis on disease prevention. Each class member will take home a hybrid tomato and an open pollinated heirloom for your own mini trial.
Fillers, Spillers & Thrillers
August 8th, 6 pm $5 materials fee It is very easy to save and store seeds. This class will cover cross pollination hazards, hybrid versus open pollinated, how to dry and store for longest life. Learn what is practical for the home gardener.
May 1st, 6 pm $10 materials fee Learn what variety of plants to use to make beautiful flowering containers. You will even be taking home your own hanging basket!
Emerald Ash BorerApril 27th, 6 pm FreeThis little green beetle has made it’s way to Kentucky. It can kill your Ash tree within 1 to 3 years. Learn what signs to look for and how to prevent this little pest from making a mess! Guest presenter will be Dr. Lee Townsend, from the University of Kentucky Entomology department.
Photo courtesy of UK Entomology Department
Bonnie SigmonExtension Agent for HorticultureLaurel County Cooperative Extension Service200 County Extension RoadLondon, KY 40744(606)[email protected]
This coupon entitles you to $5.00off the registration fee for one (1)Gardeners Toolbox Workshop.(Valid for 20017 Toolbox classes)
Coupon Expires 12/31/2017Limit one per customer per workshop
