Garden Talks
Join us at the Detroit Lakes Public Library on the first Tuesday of the month for our Master Gardener series, presented by U of M Extension Becker County Master Gardeners. Master Gardeners are University of Minnesota-trained volunteers whose mission is to educate the public about a variety of horticulture subjects using readily-available, up-to-date research-based information.
Atypical Tree Choices for Landscapes with Nick Williams
Tuesday, October 1 from 12-1 PM
October’s presentation will focus on unusual trees for the Minnesota landscape and will be hosted by Master Gardener Nick Williams. There are twelve unusual trees that grow in this area, but are rarely seen as landscape specimens or in yards. Our focus will be on why biodiversity among trees is so important, where to get some of these trees, and what to do with them once you have them.
Intro to Home Food Preservation with Wanda Foley
Tuesday, September 3 from 12-1 PM
September’s presentation will cover the basics of home food preservation. Foley will cover how food preservation began, the relatively recent home canning advancements, and why it is important to can certain foods using specific methods. Foley will also cover other methods of food preservation like drying and freezing.
Harvesting Throughout the Season with DMae Ceryes
Tuesday, August 6 from 12-1 PM
August’s presentation will focus on getting the most out of your fruits and veggies. Whether you have gardened for years or whether this is your first year, you might be a bit stymied as to when to harvest particular garden produce. If you are wondering how and when to pick, dig, or pluck your bounty, in this session we will look into some common produce and how to know when they are “done”. There will be time for questions and sharing in addition to the presentation.
Garden Myths with DMae Ceryes
Tuesday, July 2 from 12-1 PM
July’s presentation will feature common garden myths. Does adding eggshells to your garden add calcium to the soil? Are Epsom salts a good fertilizer? Do coffee grounds sprinkled around plants give them a pick-me-up like coffee does for humans? The internet is full of garden hacks and garden information that is not necessarily research-based. This presentation will consider some of the most common garden myths, the theories behind them, and what research tells us about their effectiveness. There will be time for questions and sharing in addition to the presentation. This program is offered free-of-charge and will be facilitated by Master Gardener DMae Ceryes.