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August 2018
Can I Keep It? Overwintering Plants Indoors
Join expert Kerry Meyer from Proven Winners as she helps guide you through choosing plants that are appropriate for overwintering indoors, the process for overwintering them and when to bring them back outside. She will also cover how to overwinter plants outdoors and special considerations for shrubs and perennials grown in containers, including understanding which plants are hardy enough to be overwintered outdoors in containers. About Kerry Kerry Meyer grew up on a small family farm in rural Missouri –…
Find out more »Bay-Friendly Landscapes for Pollinators
Bay-friendly landscapes deserve another session, during which additional attention will be paid to native plants and native hybrids that are available to those interested in ensuring an environment that helps protect the Bay. Join AAC Master Gardener Nancy Landers for an in-depth discussion on designing a garden that’s Bay AND pollinator friendly! Click to see the full schedule of Anne Arundel County Master Gardener led meetups as part of the Homestead Gardeners Pollinator Club Meetup schedule. This event is FREE for…
Find out more »How Gardeners Can Save The World
A Bee City USA Speaker Series Event One in three bites of food we eat is thanks to a pollinator, and 90% of wild plant species rely on pollinators to reproduce. But the United Nations reports that 40% of pollinators are at risk of extinction. Join Founder/Director of Bee City USA®, Phyllis Stiles, and learn how Bee City USA can mobilize your community for pollinator conservation and how gardeners can transform ornamental landscapes to help reverse pollinator declines. Photo Credit:…
Find out more »The Indestructible Houseplant
Deep down inside you’ve always yearned to grow houseplants, right? Who doesn’t want to bask in the calming beauty of something green cohabitating in your home? In this illustrated lecture, Tovah Martin urges you to give peace lilies a chance. With the new generation of unkillable houseplants, cohabitating with plants doesn’t have to be high maintenance. Select one of these readily available ironclad plants, and your home is going to be a walk in the park without any stress, mess,…
Find out more »Terrariums & You
With the aid of a terrarium, you can host nature almost anywhere – in your parched apartment or your dim office cubicle. And you can do it beautifully. Terrariums are the ideal venue to bring nature into anyone’s life. These “small worlds” introduce beauty, botany, whimsy, sophistication, and sparkle into any decor, plus these projects are also surprisingly inexpensive. This lecture shares ideas for transforming everything from vases to cake stands, fishbowls, lemonade pitchers, and cookie jars into a terrarium.…
Find out more »September 2018
Intro to Hydroponics
What do you really need to grow hydroponically? You'd be surprised! In this informative presentation led by Tyler Baras, author of DIY Hydroponic Gardens, you will learn how easy it is to start a hydroponic garden. Tyler will cover the best crops, the most popular garden designs and the easiest ways to grow hydroponically. About Tyler Tyler Baras, or Farmer Tyler, has worked in just about every sector of hydroponics from hobby grow stores to commercial farm management. He pulls…
Find out more »Intro to Grow Lights
The human eye and a plant leaf see light COMPLETELY differently. A light that looks bright to you might be nearly invisible to your plant, and a light invisible to the human eye may have huge impacts on plant growth. It is no wonder why grow lights are the source of so many common indoor garden problems including tall spindly seedlings, dead crispy leaves, tip burn, poor yields, and leaf bleaching. In this informative presentation led by Tyler Baras, creator…
Find out more »Build a Butterfly Haven: Gardening for Monarchs & Beyond
From the egg to the emerging butterfly, Monarchs fascinate. Raising them, attracting them, and watching them is not just for kids! There are butterfly enthusiasts whose late summer - early autumn life revolves around Monarchs. Other butterflies deserve attention, too, and knowing what to provide for them and their offspring at this time of the year is crucial to their survival as pollinators. Join AAC Master Gardener Ginny Klocko for an in-depth discussion on designing a butterfly haven in your…
Find out more »Pollinator Friendly Rain Gardens Severna Park
Wrap up our 2018 Pollinator Club Meetup series with AAC Master Gardener Elizabeth Matarese in an informative session you may be interested in if you have a low spot on your property. Getting a pollinator-friendly rain or bog garden started now, in the fall, means less labor in the spring and a leg-up on what could be a wet or cold winter! What better way to herald in crisp weather than a little outdoor project? Click to see the full…
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