The Garden View

Families Invited to Explore the Garden More Often

Our popular USUBC Family Night events are changing a little this year: there will be many more of them to enjoy and participants need to preregister. For the past several years we have hosted a family night during our Spring Celebration and the Pumpkinpalooza in October. This growing season will bring monthly Explore the Garden Family Nights (except in May when we'll host our first Baby Animal Days celebration) with themes ranging from art in the arboretum to a chocolate-lovers delight.

Every family night will include opportunities to learn, try a new skill, make something to take home and enjoy a tasty treat. In order to plan for enough supplies and staff helpers we ask that participants preregister online before the event. The cost is $10 per family to cover the costs of materials (See the website for all fee options). April and October family nights will still be free to attend.

On Monday, March 26, from 6:30-8 p.m., join Extension agent Mike Pace to learn about how trees are grafted and try the techniques yourself. Register here http://register.asapconnected.com/CourseDetail.aspx?CourseID=24709

Get Ready to Grow...but When?

Although it has been a mild winter, it pays to remember that spring weather and temperatures can be very fickle in Utah. Some cold hardy vegetables like peas, spinach and onions can be planted before the last frost. But even the most prepared and anxious gardeners have to wait to plant out tomatoes, corn, squash and their heat-loving garden companions (although you can come learn how to extend your growing season in our first class of the month. See the events calendar below). Though exact dates vary from year to year, decades of temperature records give us a good idea of when to start planting in your area. Get a few pointers and average freeze dates for your part of the state http://extension.usu.edu/htm/faq/faq_q=153

Events & Classes

Extending the Garden Harvest Season

WHEN: March 10

WHERE: Utah State University Botanical Center
TIME: 9 a.m. - noon

Explore hobby greenhouse design and other ways to extend and enjoy the growing season.

For more information and registration, CLICK HERE.

Fruit Pruning Demonstration

WHEN: March 17

WHERE: Boyd Hansen's orchard,
112 S. 3000 W., West Point

TIME: 9 - 11 a.m.

USU Extension experts show you the art and science of proper pruning practices.Free event.

For more information, CLICK HERE.

Fruit Pruning Demonstration

WHEN: March 24

WHERE: USU Botanical Center
TIME: 9 - 11 a.m.

Learn proper pruning practices focused on apples, peaches, grapes and raspberries. Free event.

For more information, CLICK HERE.

Basic Pruning 101: Waking Up the Landscape

WHEN: March 31

WHERE: Ogden Botanical Gardens
TIME: 9 a.m. - noon

Learn to prune deciduous, fruit and evergreen trees, shrubs and roses and how to clean up perennials and ornamental grasses for spring. Free event.

For more information, CLICK HERE.

Explore the Garden Family Night:
Grafting and Trees Tour

WHEN: March 26

WHERE: USU Botanical Center Greenhouse
TIME: 6 - 8 p.m.

Learn the art of grafting trees from USU Extension Specialist Mike Pace and try it for yourself.

For more information and registration, CLICK HERE.

Raised Beds, Planting Trees & Shrubs
and Growing Perennials

WHEN: April 14

WHERE: Ogden Botanical Gardens
TIME: 9 a.m. - noon

Get the most from your growing space by learning about composting, creating raised beds, selecting the right trees and shrubs and how to plant them.

For more information and registration, CLICK HERE.

Contact Us

Utah State University

Botanical Center

725 South Sego Lily Drive

Kaysville, UT 84037

Phone: (801) 593-8969

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Ogden Botanical Center

1750 Monroe Boulevard

Ogden, UT 84401