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Gardening 101 Series Part 3: Working and Maintaining the Garden
May 17th 10a.m. - Noon - FREE

So you’ve planted your garden, now what? MGV, Karen Wright will guide you to make smart choices early to minimize maintenance down the road. We’ll cover watering, mulching, weeding, and disease and pest management to keep your plants healthy all season. Karen grows on two acres (@hazelhedgeohio) and offers seasonal roadside produce sales focusing on native fruits and nuts.

Cancelled - Beekeepers Nest Craft Class
May 10th 10a.m. - Noon - $20pp

Herb Gardening in Pots
May 15th 6:30pm-8:30pm - $10pp

MGV Kate Zittere will present the many opportunities to enjoy potted herbs. Small spaces, unruly herbs, fresh, winter herbs or herbal house plants are all great occasions to plant herbs in pots rather than in the garden. We’ll discuss the planting, care and enjoyment of a number of herbs that thrive in pots. We will also plant an herb during class for you to take with you to get your potted herbal garden started! Registration and payment required by May 8th.

Gardening 101 Series Part 4: Harvesting and Preserving you Bounty
May 22nd 6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. - FREE

Now that your garden is growing, when is it time to harvest your bounty and preserve it for the long winter months? MGVs Mirko Antloga and Deb Miller will cover the when and how of determining when your vegetable or fruit is at optimum ripeness. Once your bounty is picked learn how you preserve its flavor qualities, and nutritious value for both short- and long-term storage. Mirko Antloga’s and Deb Miller’s interests include cultivating native plants for meadow, prairie, forest and wetland restoration, and vegetable gardens. Registration required.

Flower Arranging
Jun. 28th 10a.m. - Noon - $20pp

After a brief PowerPoint presentation on the basics of flower arranging by MGV Chris Pappas, attendees will select a vase, flowers and greens selected from Master Gardeners’ gardens to make a beautiful bouquet to take home! Whether your style is casual or formal, or you wish to enter a flower show or fair arrangement, this class will help you bloom!             Registration and payment required by June 20th.

The Great Geauga Fair Aug 28th - Sep. 1st
10a.m. - 10p.m. Daily

Visit the Geauga County MGVs at their booth in the Agriculture Building #9. MGVs are available to answer any questions while you visit an interactive gardening inspired exhibit.

Sustainable Garden Practices
Sep. 13th 10a.m. - Noon - FREE

There is a lot of buzz about making systemic changes in our food systems and large-scale agriculture, but what does it all mean for the home gardener? We’ll talk about some of the new (and ancient!) concepts for food production that balance human appetites with environmental concerns. Ecological garden design, cover cropping, composting and no-till gardening will all be covered, with lots of real-world examples of how to integrate new practices into your existing landscape. Registration required.

Orchids
Sep. 20th - 10a.m. - Noon - FREE

The orchid is one of the most alluring and captivating flowers. Known to symbolize luxury, love, and beauty, they were considered by royalty as symbols of wealth and power. Join MGV Susan Dunlap for an informative class to learn how to grow and care for these beautiful flowers. Registration required.

Holiday Craft
Dec. 6th 9:30a.m. - Noon - $40pp

Get a head start for the holiday season! MGVs will guide you in creating your own beautiful and long lasting holiday decoration. Fresh mixed fragrant evergreens will be provided along with pine cones, ribbons, berries, and more decorative items for your choosing. All materials and tools will be provided. Bring a friend and enjoy the holiday fun together! Class size is limited to the first 25 paid registrants. Registration and payment is required to hold your spot.
No refunds after Dec. 1, 2025. Registration required.

*2025 Dates and times subject to change. Please check
our website or call for more information. 440-834-4656