Gardening Series with Linn County Master Gardeners

Wednesday  April 2: Gentle Yoga for Gardeners (Diane Wiesenfeld)

Gardening can cause wear and tear on the body, but simple yoga can help! You’ll receive instruction and participate in gentle movements with options to stand or sit in a chair. No special clothing or equipment is needed. Diane Wiesenfeld, LCMG, is a certified yoga teacher and specializes in senior yoga. Join us to explore how you can take care of yourself and your garden! 

Wednesday  April 9: Gardening Through a Nutritional Lens (Martha McClurg)              

Have you ever grown something in your vegetable patch because the seed catalogue was alluring and then wondered what on earth to do with the resulting produce? If so, this presentation is for you! Join registered dietitian and Master Gardener, Martha McClurg for an informative talk on how to utilize unusual and excess produce from your garden. Participants will also gain an appreciation for the nutritional benefits these items provide.           

Wednesday  April 16: Build a Bee Buffet (Angel Burns)    

Who doesn't like a good buffet? The 300 plus native species of bees in Iowa sure do like a buffet. You will learn about different flowers, trees and shrubs you can add to your landscape, yard, or deck to attract these important pollinators. It’s important to provide a variety of flowering plants throughout the growing season to make sure bees are able to have the resources to complete their life cycles. We will also discuss other things you can add to your buffet to keep the bees happy and coming back for more.

Wednesday  April 23 Small Space Garden Planning (Kendal Hausmann)

Planning your garden is exciting, but it's easy to get overwhelmed when you are limited to a smaller space. With proper planning you can grow the plants you want and have them thrive. We'll talk about how to choose what to grow, using the entire season to your advantage, and some creative ways to fit more in the space you have.