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.