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2012 Class Schedule & EventsUtah Botanical Center & Ogden Botanical Gardens

Fruit Pruning DemonstrationPrune with confidence after learning the art

and science of proper pruning practices. The

focus will be on apples, peaches, grapes and

raspberries. This outdoor event is one of the

most popular workshops. Dress for the outdoor

conditions and come ready to learn. Cost: Free

March 24, 9 11 am Location: USUBC

Explore the Garden Family Night:

Grafting / Trees TourLearn the art of grafting trees from USU

Extension Agent Mike Pace. Participants will

watch as he demonstrates the technique and

then try it for themselves. Cost: $10 per family

March 26, 6:30 8 pm

Location: USUBC Greenhouse

Basic Pruning 101: Waking Up

the LandscapeOur garden staff and Master Gardeners demon-

strate proper pruning practices to care for fruit

trees, deciduous and evergreen trees, shrubs

and roses. Instruction includes how to clean up

perennials and ornamental grasses for spring.

Pruning tools will be available to purchase.

Cost: Free

March 31, 9 noon Location: OBG

MARCHExtending the Garden Harvest SeasonDiscover simple ways to protect veggies from

the cold and harvest fresh produce year round.

The class explores hobby greenhouse designs.

Participants get hands-on experience building a

cold frame and take home a vegetable transplant

and Wall O Water. Cost: $37 Public/$29

Members of the Garden

March 10, 9 am noon Location: USUBC

Fruit Pruning DemonstrationUSU Extension experts show you the art and

science of proper pruning practices so youll be

ready to prune with confidence. The focus will

be on apples, peaches, grapes and raspberries.This outdoor event is one of our most popular

workshops. Dress for the outdoor conditions

and come ready to learn. Cost: Free

March 17, 9 11 am

Location: 112 S. 3000 W., West Point

Propagation Class: Hardwood CuttingsThis workshop teaches propagating plants such as

willows, cottonwoods, grapes, and others by

hardwood cuttings. It also covers caring for

propagation tools, including sharpening grafting

knives. Cost: Individual class $50 / $44

Members of the Garden (Class size is limited.)

March 22, 6:30 9 am Location: USUBC

Workshops, free classes, demonstrations and family e vents all add up to an exciting growing season. See you at the gardens!

Plant Sales

Farmers MarketGarden tours, classes, local produce and crafts

Thursdays July 12 October 11, 5 8 pm Location: USUBC

Plant Sale Garden Members OnlyCome find just the right plants and get advice from our experts. Plant sales

help us keep the gardens growing and let you find familiar (and unusual)

plants that will be great additions to your own northern Utah landscape.

May 16, 6:30 8 pm Location: USUBC Greenhouse

Public Plant Sales

May 17, noon 6 pm Location: OBG

May 19, 8 am 2 pm Location: USUBC

Fall Garden Fair and Plant SaleSee details on our website

September 15 Location: USUBC

Visit our plant sales and help support the

gardens while you beautify your landscape.

Class InformationOBG: (801) 399-8201, 1750 Monroe Boulevard, Ogden

USUBC: (801) 593-8969, 725 Sego Lily Drive, Kaysville

Register online at utahbotanicalcenter.org, or call Davis County Extension for classes

at the UBC, (801) 451-3403, or Weber County Extension for classes at the OBG,

(801) 399-8080.

APRILRaised Beds, Planting Trees & Shrubs,

and Growing Perennials9 am Get the most out of your growing space

by learning the basics of composting.

Compost is a rich soil amendment that

will benefit your garden plants and the

environment. Instructor: Bob Saunders,

Weber County Master Gardener

10 am Learn how to build and plant a successful

raised bed for vegetables, flowers,berries, grapes and even fruit trees.

Instructor: Pat Westaway, Weber

County Master Gardener

11am Learn how to select and properly plant the

right trees and shrubs for your landscape.

Instructor: Monte Stewart, Ogden City

Urban Forester

Cost: $20 Public / $14 Members of

the Garden

April 14, 9 am noon Location: OBG

Propagation Class #3:

Softwood CuttingsThe third class of the series teaches propa-

gating more difficult-to-root plants and interior

plants by softwood cuttings using the resources

available in the home. Special emphasis will

be placed on the use of rooting hormones

and moisture control systems. Layering as a

propagation method will also be discussed.

Cost: Individual class $50 / $44 Membersof the Garden (Class size is limited.)

April 19, 6:30 9 pm Location: USUBC

Explore the Garden Family Night:

Spring CelebrationBring the entire family and celebrate spring

at our free Spring Celebration. Activities will

include childrens crafts, tours of the Utah

House and a sneak peek of the upcoming

Baby Animal Days. Join us near the Varga

Arboretum. Cost: Free

April 23, 6 8 pm Location: USUBC

Backyard ChickensBackyard chickens help maintain a sustainable

food source, teach kids responsibility andhave gained enormous popularity in the past

few years. Participants will learn the basics of

selection, feeding, management, predator

control and legalities. Participants receive

a coupon for 50% off a 25-pound bag of

Start & Grow chicken feed with the purchase

of three chicks (from Rockin E Farms).

Cost: $37 Public/$29 Members

April 28, 9 10:30 am Location: USUBC

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