University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners in Washington County will present a free landscape workshop on Saturday, March 29 from 8 a.m. until noon at Woodbury City Hall, 8301 Valle Creek Road, in the council chambers on the second floor. The public is invited to attend to enjoy presentations on popular topics for the home landscape, as well as the opportunity to talk one-on-one about their own gardens with trained U of M Extension Master Gardeners. Coffee and donuts will be available.
The landscape workshop features three 45-minute educational presentations to help attendees improve the appeal and sustainability of their home landscapes:
• “Importance and Secrets of Pollination” — How to choose plants not only for their beauty, but also to attract bees and other pollinators that play a critical role in growing flowers, fruits and some vegetables, by special guest presenter JoAnne Sabin, a beekeeper, gardening educator and Master Gardener from Dakota County.
• “Ornamental Grasses” — How to use them in Minnesota landscapes to create interest in all seasons, by Marge Sagstetter, a Washington County Master Gardener and Tree Care Advisor from Lake Elmo.
• “Water Quality and Rain Gardens” — How to beautify a yard and capture runoff so it can be used by plants rather than going to waste in the sewer system, by Tom Nelson, a Washington County Master Gardener and Woodbury resident.
During breaks between presentations, Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions from attendees, provide tours of relevant gardening websites, and share information on pruning, bees and pollinator landscapes and more.
Master Gardeners are University of Minnesota-trained volunteers who educate the public about a variety of horticulture subjects using up-to-date research-based information. More than 100 Master Gardeners in Washington County volunteer several thousand hours each year teaching community education classes, diagnosing plant problems, helping people with environmental issues and answering questions at “Ask a Master Gardener” events such as Farmer’s Markets and the Washington County Fair. They also maintain the Demonstration Gardens at the Washington County Fairgrounds.
Visit mastergardenersin
washingtonco.org to learn more about Master Gardeners in Washington County.
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