Gardening Saturday

Session One

General Session - Keynote Speaker

Creating Natural Landscape Beds | Rock, Mulch, Contours, Design, and Plant Selection - Kevin Hollatz

I’m excited to share my methods and ideas for creating landscape beds with you. We’ll view 100s of before-and-after photos of my 15-year project (so far), where I’ve installed over 200 tons of rock and soil, as well as over 500 varieties of trees, shrubs, and perennials. I can’t wait to meet you!

Home Food Preservation: Know the Facts and Myths - Tammie Nadeau

Food preservation guidelines have changed through time. Learn the facts and myths of current food preservation recommendations.

All About Hydrangeas - Alec Charais

The world of hydrangeas is full of innovation and inspiration and options! In this session, learn about the main difference in species of hydrangeas and why it matters from gardens to containers. We will also share insight into the world of breeding where you will learn about how new varieties are developed.

Gardening With the Principles - Jaden Deckert

Do you wish the soil in your garden was more vibrant? Come learn about gardening with the 5 soil health principles. Learn how to shift your garden from a normal soil medium to a full functioning ecosystem that increases the nutrient density of your produce, increases your water efficiency, and can reduce disease and pest pressure.

Winter Sowing - What It Is, What It's Not, and How To Do It! - Jane Meyer

Outdoor winter sowing is a fun, easy way to get a head start on plants for your flower and veggie gardens. I’ll introduce you to information, techniques, and hints to help you get started with it!

Park River Centennial Arboretum - Joel Hylden & Brandon Mathiason

Explore one of North Dakota’s hidden gems - the Park River Arboretum. This session highlights the diverse trees and shrubs found throughout the arboretum and shares insight into how they grow and adapt to our local climate.

Session Three

General Session - Keynote Speaker

Maintaining Your Landscape Beds | Tree and Shrub Pruning, Project Timing, Weed Control, Best Tools - Kevin Hollatz

What have I done? How will I take care of all of this? I’ll show dozens of before-and-after photos of pruning projects and weed-control methods, and share many of my favorite tools used for best productivity.

Should I Consider Grafting My High Tunnel Tomatoes? - Harlene Hatterman-Valenti

North Dakota’s short growing season has made the use of high tunnel tomato production a necessity. We will explore whether grafting a rootstock tolerant of colder soils and other abiotic/biotic stresses can further increase yields. This session will also cover considerations in high tunnel construction, including site selection, structural design, etc.

Small Spaces Can Have Great Gardens Too! - Emily How

No backyard garden spot? No problem! This session covers efficient layouts, vertical gardening, plant selection, and low maintenance solutions to grow a bountiful garden in your small area.

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