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Gardening Classes That Help You Grow!
Sign Up For The En re Series And Pay In Full By February 13th and take
$10.00 off your total!
Thursday February 20th at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Star ng Plants From
Seed Indoors
In this class you will
learn ps on seed
star ng, including how
to use grow lights and cold frames effec vely. We
will also discuss sanita on, containers, watering
and much more. Registra on required before
February 15th. FREE!
Thursday February 13th 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Climate Change And Its Affects On Fruit Produc on
In Kentucky
This program was presented at
the Fruit and Vegetable
Conference this year by Dr. John
Strang fruit specialist at UK.
Whether you agree on what is
causing our climate to change or not, there is a lot
of scien fic data and forecasts out there. Fruit
growers in par cular should begin to become
familiar with it. Register by Feb. 10th. FREE!
Thursday March 5th at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Heirloom Tomatoes
No other fruit or vegetable is loved
more than a vine ripened home
grown tomato….unless it’s a home
grown vine ripened heirloom
tomato! Heirloom varie es tend to
be a li le more difficult to grow than hybrids but
the effort is worth it. Join us for an in depth
discussion on how to grow these sweet succulent
wonderfully tasty fruits. $10.00 Register by
February 20th. Par cipants will receive several
varie es of seed to try at home.
Thursday February 27th at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Boun ful Blueberries
Almost everyone loves
blueberries although they aren’t
necessarily the easiest fruits to
grow in Central Kentucky. In this
class we will discuss how to grow blueberries
including site selec on, soil adjustments, pest
control, and water requirements. Register by
March 1st. FREE!
Thursday March 26th at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Growing Asparagus in Kentucky
In this session you will learn how to
grow delectable home grown
asparagus spears in your garden.
Nothing says spring has arrived like the
first few messes of fresh asparagus.
This perennial vegetable seems to get
a bad wrap from gardeners who aren’t successful in
growing it. Join us for an in depth sure way to start
your own asparagus bed to enjoy for years to come.
Each par cipant will receive plants to grow at
home. Supply fee $10.00. Register by March 10th
Thursday April 16th at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Queens Of The Garden….Hybrid Tea Roses
Hybrid tea roses produce the
long stem roses we o en see
from florists and they aren’t
really difficult to grow once you
understand what these beau es
require. In this session we will discuss variety
selec on, cultural requirements, and spray
schedules. Register by March 20th. Supply fee
$25.00. Each par cipant will receive at least one
Hybrid Tea to start their rose garden.
Thursday April 23rd 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Lovely Lilacs
Lilacs in bloom may be
quintessen al fragrance of
spring. Join us for a look at
these easy to grow large
shrubs. We will cover
varie es, plan ng and site selec on, pest and
disease management, propaga on, and a bit of lilac
history and lore. Register by April 1st. Each
par cipant will receive an old fashion lilac to try at
home. $10.00 plant fee.
Thursday April 30th at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Beans, Beans, The Magical Fruit
Most of us enjoy beans in
some form or fashion. In this
class we will explore the
mul tude of varie es
associated with these s ck to
your ribs vegetables. Each
par cipant will receive a variety of beans to try at
home along with informa on on how to grow
them. Supply charge $10.00. Register by April 1st.
Thursday May 7th at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
How To Develop a Monarch Bu erfly Habitat
There are a myriad of
na ve bu erflies but
none captures our
imagina on as much as
monarchs. The number
of monarchs have dwindled do to habitat loss
however. In this session we will discuss how to
develop a monarch habitat that will not only help
them but other bu erfly species as well. Register
by April 15th. FREE!
Thursday May 14th at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Perennials For Late Season Color
Late summer and fall are
the mes of year that tend
to lack color in the
perennial beds. Join us for
a look into varie es and
species to increase that
color along with cultural
prac ces that can extend the season. Register by
May 1st. FREE!
Thursday May 21st at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Hostas….Not What You Think
Hosta is the ideal plant for
shade and part shade gardens.
No other plant can give such a
lush look to a shade garden
and no other shade plant can
give you the colors hosta can.
In this session we will discuss variety selec on,
plan ng loca ons, pest management, and some
li le none facts about this tough shade loving
perennial. Register by May 1st, $20.00. Each
par cipant will take home at least three hosta
varie es.
Thursday May 28th at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Sensa onal Sunflowers
They are beau ful,
edible, and even
perennial, sunflowers!
In this class we will
discuss culture, variety,
and uses of this versa le plant family. Each
par cipant will receive several varie es of seed to
try at home as well. Register by May 1st, $5.00.
Thursday June 4th at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Growing Hardy Figs In Kentucky
Figs aren’t generally a crop you think of for
Kentucky but there is a variety that we can
grow here and consistently get these tasty
fruits. In this session we will discuss
variety selec on, loca on, and pest management.
Register by May 20th. FREE!
Thursday June 11th at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Growing Flowers For Drying
Dried flowers can be expensive but you
can dry your own. Join us for a look into
what to grow, how to grow them, and techniques
for drying them for future use. Each par cipant will
take home a selec on of flower seeds to grow at
home. Register by June 1st, $10.00
Thursday June 18th at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Easy Orchids
Orchids are one of the most evolved
plant species and some of them are hard
to grow because they have very specific
requirements. In this session we will discuss the
easier varie es and how to care for them for years
of enjoyment. FREE! Register by June 10th.
Thursday June 25th at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Growing Lavender In Kentucky
Lavender has been grown for
centuries and used for its scent
and calming effects. It doesn’t
like our wet winters but it is
possible to successfully grow it in Kentucky. We will
discuss variety selec on, plan ng, pest and disease
management, and uses for home grown lavender.
FREE! Register by June 10th.
Thursday August 13th at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Aloes…...Not Just Vera
Just about everyone has heard of
Aloe vera and likely used products
with it in it, nothing soothes a
sunburn be er than aloe. But did
you know there is a lot more to
this family of plants than just vera. In this class we
will explore the larger family and how to grow them
at home. Each par cipant will take home three
small aloes to grow at home as well. Supple fee
$5.00, register by August 1st.
Thursday September 3rd at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Compos ng 101
Compos ng is something most
gardeners want to do but most of them
don’t do it right. In this session we will
discuss how to make compost the right way so that
weeds and pests aren’t sca ered around the
garden. Register by August 15th. FREE!
Thursday Sept. 10th at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
New And Interes ng Shrubs
Each year new shrubs are released
and more so in the last few years.
Many of these are worthy of adding
to your landscape. Join us for a survey of what is
new and unique in the world of shrubs. Register by
September 1st. FREE!
Thursday August 20th at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Growing Great Greens In The Fall
Many of us grow greens in the spring
but did you know fall grown have a
much be er flavor? In this session we
will discuss how to get greens started in hot
weather, varie es, and pest management. Free
Seeds for all par cipants! Register by August 10th.
Thursday October 15th at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Naturalizing With Hardy Bulbs
In this class you will learn how to create
an area with spring flowering bulbs that
return year a er year without help from you! Bulb
selec on is key! Register by Sept. 1st. $25.00 Each
par cipant will take home several bulbs!
Thursday October 1st at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Vivacious Viburnums
Viburnums are a large group of woody
plants and many of you have them and
don’t know it. Some varie es even
get confused with hydrangeas. Join us for an in
depth look at this easy to grow diverse family of
plants. Register by September 15th. FREE!
Thursday Sept. 17th at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Reblooming Bearded Iris
Bearded iris is one of the most popular
spring perennials but did you know some
varie es have the ability to bloom in the
fall too? In this class we will focus on the
rebloomers and how to care for bearded iris. Each
par cipant will get rhizomes to grow at home as
well. Register by August 15th, $20.00.
Thursday October 29th at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Pu ng The Garden To Bed
Gardeners hate to see winter come but it
does and there are things that we need
to do in the fall to prepare our gardens.
Join us to learn how to put your garden to bed for a
long winters nap. Register by October 15th. Free!
Thursday October 22nd at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Holiday Cactus
Most of us call these beau ful plants
Christmas Cactus but that isn’t accurate.
There are several types and varie es of
these beau ful easy to grow plants all with specific
bloom mes. In this session we will discuss
iden fica on, propaga on, and general care.
Par cipants will receive small plants to grow at
home. $10.00 Register by October 1st.
Fill This Registra on Out and Keep For Your Records
February 13 Climate Change And Its Affect On Fruit Produc on
In Kentucky
February 20 Star ng Plants From Seed Indoors
February 27 Boun ful Blueberries
March 5 Heirloom Tomatoes
March 26 Growing Asparagus In Kentucky
April 16 Queens Of The Garden….Hybrid Tea Roses
April 23 Lovely Lilacs
April 30 Beans, Beans, The Magical Fruit
May 7 How To Develop Monarch Bu erfly Habitat
May 14 Perennials For Late Summer And Fall Color
May 21 Hostas….Not What You Think
May 28 Sensa onal Sunflowers
June 4 Growing Hardy Figs In Kentucky
June 11 Growing Flowers For Drying
June 18 Easy Orchids
June 25 Growing Lavender In Kentucky
August 13 Aloes….Not Just Vera
August 20 Growing Great Greens In The Fall
Basic Registra on For Any and All Classes $5.00 X
Total From Above
Minus Discount of $10.00 if Doing En re Series
And Paid In Full By 2‐13‐2020
TOTAL
September 10 New And Interes ng Shrubs
October 29 Pu ng The Garden To Bed
October 22 Holiday Cactus (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter)
October 15 Naturalizing With Hardy Bulbs
October 1 Vivacious Viburnums
September 17 Reblooming Bearded Iris
September 3 Compos ng 101
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Fill This Registra on Out and Send To Extension Office
February 13 Climate Change And Its Affect On Fruit Produc on
In Kentucky
February 20 Star ng Plants From Seed Indoors
February 27 Boun ful Blueberries
March 5 Heirloom Tomatoes
March 26 Growing Asparagus In Kentucky
April 16 Queens Of The Garden….Hybrid Tea Roses
April 23 Lovely Lilacs
April 30 Beans, Beans, The Magical Fruit
May 7 How To Develop Monarch Bu erfly Habitat
May 14 Perennials For Late Summer And Fall Color
May 21 Hostas….Not What You Think
May 28 Sensa onal Sunflowers
June 4 Growing Hardy Figs In Kentucky
June 11 Growing Flowers For Drying
June 18 Easy Orchids
June 25 Growing Lavender In Kentucky
August 13 Aloes….Not Just Vera
August 20 Growing Great Greens In The Fall
Basic Registra on For Any and All Classes $5.00 X
Total From Above
Minus Discount of $10.00 if Doing En re Series
And Paid In Full By 2‐13‐2020
TOTAL
September 10 New And Interes ng Shrubs
October 29 Pu ng The Garden To Bed
October 22 Holiday Cactus (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter)
October 15 Naturalizing With Hardy Bulbs
October 1 Vivacious Viburnums
September 17 Reblooming Bearded Iris
September 3 Compos ng 101
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Many classes have plants a ached and they take lead me, please
register promptly, the sooner the be er! With much apprecia on.
To be fair to all we will not register you un l payment is received!
Registra on is accepted on a first come first serve basis, remember
some classes are limited so register early. You have 5 days a er the
classes for plant pick up….a er that they will not be saved!
