Horticulture | Natural Resources

News & Events

Horticulture (Lawn and Garden) and Natural Resources are important aspects of a thriving healthy community. We provide tips, educational programing, information, and resources for you to thrive! Please see below for highlights, news, programs and events!

The 2026 EMG Advance Education programs

2/18/2026 Dr. Cheryl Boyer Creating Good Potting Soil Mixes

3/18/2026 Courtney King Traditional Views of Growing Plants

4/15/2026 Joan Spann/Lori Trojan Healthy Growing--Healthy Eating

5/16/2026 Laura Dickenson A Rose for Every Garden

6/17/2026 Margit Kaltenekker Soil Health Primer and Beyond

7/18/2026 Mark Slayton A Look Through the Window of GMO Plants

8/19/2026 Diane Guthrie Flowers that Grow Well for Bouquets

9/17/2026 Lisa Nelick Seed and Dry Material Gathering

10/21/2026 Scott Schulte Renewing the Blue: Restoring Land, Water and Community Canopy

Our Staff

Sharon Ashworth
Sharon Ashworth
Horticulture & Natural Resources Agent