You’re Invited,
Scientific advances are leading us to ever better practices in home horticulture, and Oregon State University is where this happening. These advances are taking us beyond the basics of backyard gardening. And, are increasing our knowledge and understanding of “best practices” in our backyards.
What are these scientific advances? How do they apply to my backyard? How do I know my garden is sustainable? How do I go beyond a basic backyard to a sustainable garden? Can sustainable practices enhance our environment? Improve our economy and ecology? Protect the food we grow and eat? Ensure future generations enjoy healthy, bountiful harvests?
Answers to these questions and more will be presented and explored at the 27th Annual Gardener’s Mini College, July 28th through July 31st on the campus of OSU. Come; join us in a quest for the answers. Meet others who share this quest. Sign up early for class selection, making sure you get your first choice. Understanding the science of sustainability will let us change the climate one backyard at a time.
Confirmed Speakers:
Dave Alba, Oregon Tilth: The Oregon Tilth Accredited Organic Land Care Program: Improving Landscape Practices.
Nick Andrews: Online Organic Fertilizer Calculator for Home Gardeners.
Neil Bell, OSU Extension: Plant Problem Diagnosis.
Amy Dreves: How Gardeners Can Help Protect Oregon's Berry Industry from Spotted Wing Drosophila.
Rob Golembiewski, OSU Horticulture: Sustainable Lawn Care.
Weston Miller, OSU Extension: Sustainable Landscape Design and Maintenance.
Jean R. Natter: Advanced Plant Clinic Techniques for Master Gardeners.
Check out Natter’s Notes in the MG Metro newsletter.
David Sandrock: Greenwashing Gardening Products and Services: How Consumers can make informed choices.
Keynote Speaker: Anita Azarenko: What Sustainability Means to Oregon.
Special Session Speaker: Jeff Gillman : TBA
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