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 her highlights, news, programs and events!

Thinking about a windbreak? Want to enhance wildlife on your property? Order soon - sale begins January 2nd!

Trees are sold in bundles of 25

Evergreens will be sold as either containerized seedlings or bare-root bundles. Shrubs and deciduous seedlings are offered as bare root only. Our shrub bundles will continue to feature the eastern and western pollinators, as well as the pheasant and quail bundles. These are extremely popular, so we encourage ordering early!

Fire has shaped our landscapes for centuries—with both beneficial and destructive outcomes. This program explores fire as a management tool, covering prescribed burning, wildfire risk reduction, and practical steps homeowners can take to live more safely with fire. Participants will gain a better understanding of when fire helps, when it threatens, and how thoughtful planning can protect people, property, and ecosystems. Registration Free.

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

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