Nebraska Extension Horticulture Classes Starting September 11

School is back in session, and it is time for Extension horticulture classes to resume through Nebraska Extension, Starting Sept. 11, at 6:30 p.m. Central Time.

Classes will be taught in person at the West Central Research and Extension Center for those participants in the North Platte area. Participants at a distance may participate in the same classes online, web-based teaching platform used by the University of Nebraska.

All horticulture classes will be taught by David Lott, District Horticulture Educator, or other Nebraska Extension faculty. These topics are fall or winter-related subjects to plan for the next growing season. Extension Master Gardeners may participate in these classes to meet educational hour requirement for the Master Gardener program.

The class dates and topics include:

September 11 – Fall Bulbs

September 18 – Insect Mode of Treatments

September 25 – Deer and Rabbit Proof (or at least not favorite!) plant materials

October 2 – Putting the Garden to Bed

October 9 – Weather Ready Landscapes

October 16 – Preparing and Judging Fair Veggie and Flower Exhibits

October 23 – Decoding Plant Names for Meaning

October 30 – Holiday Cactus, Poinsettias and Friends!

There is a $10 fee per class for the general public. Extension Master Gardeners may participate in all classes for free. Please register by the Monday before each class date for the classes each participant wants to join in.  Please RSVP to the Nebraska Extension Office in North Platte at 308-532-2683.