2012 Garden Gatherings
Classes will be held throughout the year to help homeowners gain a better understanding of efficient gardening, and landscaping. Classes with two dates will be repeated. Discounts are available for Friends of the Gardens Members. For more information about becoming a member, click here.
For questions about a class in Kaysville call the Davis County Extension Office at (801) 451-3403
For questions about a class in Ogden call the Weber County Extension Office at (801) 399-8201
Class locations include:
Wetland Discovery Point, 676 South 50 West, Kaysville
Utah House, 920 South 50 West, Kaysville
Utah State University Botanical Center Greenhouse, 725 South (Sego Lily Dr.) 50 West, Kaysville
USU Botanical Center Farmers Market, 875 South 50 West, Kaysville
Ogden Botanical Gardens, 1750 Monroe Boulevard, Ogden
Garden Plant Sales
May 16th- Members Only Plant Sale
USU Botanical Gardens (6:00pm-8:00pm)
May 17th - Ogden Botanical Gardens (12:00pm-6:00pm)
May 19th - Utah Botanical Center (8:00am-12:00pm)
September 15th - USU Botanical Center (8am-2pm)
February - Looking Ahead
Plant Propagation Series
This 5-week class series will take place at the USU Botanical Center on the fourth Thursday of each month beginning in February.
When: February 23, March 22, April 19, May 24 and July 19
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Where: Utah Botanical Center
Cost: $169 Members, $200 Public
To register click here
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Explore the Garden Family Night
A Fun Educational Experience for Kids and their Parents
This series has been designed for both children and parents to enjoy. The night will include demonstrations from experts, fun hands on activities and even a treat. Come every month and explore a different part of the USU Botanical Center. Children must be accompanied by one adult. Preregistration is required.
Explore the Garden Family Night: Inside the Greenhouse
Step in out of the cold and tour the USU Botanical Center Greenhouse with greenhouse manager Richard Anderson. Learn the technique of seed planting and go home and watch your seed grow.
When: February 27th, 6pm-8pm
Where: USU Botanical Center Greenhouse
Cost: $10 per family (up to six members) or $3 per person
To register, click here
March - Proper Pruning Practices
Fruit Pruning Workshops
Take the fear out of pruning by learning the art and science of proper pruning practices. USU Extension experts show you the art and science of proper pruning practices so you’ll be ready to prune with confidence. The focus will be on apples, peaches, grapes and raspberries. This outdoor event is one of our most popular workshops. Dress for the occasion and come ready to learn.
When: Saturday, March 17th, 9:00am -11:00am
March 17th Workshop
When: Saturday, March 17th, 9:00am -11:00am
Where: Boyd Hansen's Orchard, 112 South 3000 West, West Point
Cost: Free
March 24th Workshop
When: Saturday, March 24th, 9:00am - 11:00am
Where: USU Botanical Center, 725 Sego Lily Drive, Kaysville
Cost: Free
Basic Pruning 101: Waking Up the Landscape
Our garden staff and Master Gardeners demonstrate proper pruning practices to care for fruit trees, deciduous and evergreen trees, shrubs and roses. Instruction includes how to clean up perennials and ornamental grasses for spring. Pruning tools will be available to purchase.When: Saturday March 31st, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Ogden Botanical Gardens
Cost: Free
Extending the Garden Harvest Season
Discover simple ways to protect veggies from the cold and harvest fresh produce year round. The class explores hobby greenhouse designs. Participants get hands-on experience and will get to take home a vegetable transplant and Wall-O-Water.
When: Saturday, March 10th, 9am-12pm
Where: USU Botanical Center
Cost: $29 members, $37 public
To register, click here
Explore the Garden Family Night: Grafting
This hands-on workshop will reveal the techniques behind grafting from USU Extension Specialist Mike Pace. Participants will watch as he demonstrates the technique and then try it for themselves.
When: Monday, March 26th, 6pm-8pm
Where: USU Botanical Center Greenhouse
Cost: $3 per person
To register click here
April - Backyard Bounties - Get Growing!
Gardening Mini Classes: Raised Beds, Planting Trees and Shrubs, Growing Perennials & Composting
Learn how to build and use a successful raised bed for vegetables, raspberries, strawberries and even fruit trees. Includes selecting and planting ornamental trees, shrubs and perennials, and composting methods.
When: April 14th 9am - 12pm
Where: Ogden Botanical Gardens
Cost: $14 Members, $20 Public
To register for all classes, click here
9am Compost Class
Get the most out of your growing space by learning the basics of composting. Compost is a rich soil amendment that will benefit your garden plants and the environment. Instructor: Bob Saunders, Weber County Master Gardener.
10am Raised Beds Class
Learn how to build and plant a successful raised bed for vegetables, flowers, berries, grapes and even fruit trees. Instructor: Pat Westaway, Weber County Master Gardener.
11am Planting Trees and Shrubs
Learn how to select and properly plant the right trees and shrubs for your landscape. Instructor: Monte Stewart, Ogden City Urban Forester
Fruit Tree Grafting Class
Learn to propagate fruit trees in this hands-on workshop and take home two grafted apple trees included with the registration fee. Participants can select from the various apple varieties supplied or bring their own scion wood to graft with. Additional rootstock & scion wood may be purchased.
For more information contact Britney Hunter: 801-451-3411 or brit.hunter@usu.edu
When: April 19th, 3:00pm-4:00pm and 5"00pm-6:30pm
Where: Wetland Discovery Point at the Utah Botanical Center, 676 South 50 West, Kaysville
To register for the 3:00pm-4:30pm workshop click here
To register for the 5:00pm-6:30pm workshop click here
Explore the Garden Family Night: Spring Celebration
Bring the entire family and celebrate spring at the USU Botanical Center. Activities will include children's crafts, tours of the Utah House, and a sneak peek of the upcoming Baby Animal Days.
When: Monday, April 23rd, 6pm-8pm
Where: USU Botanical Center, near the Varga Arboretum
Cost: Free
Backyard Chickens
Backyard chickens help maintain a sustainable food source, teach kids responsibility, and have gained enormous popularity in the past few years. Participants will learn the basics of selection, feeding, management, predator control, and legalities. Participants receive a coupon for 50% off a 25 pound bag of Start-N-Grow chicken feed with the purchase of three chicks (from Rockin’E Farms).
When: April 28, 9am-10:30am
Where: Utah House Classroom
Cost: $37 Public/ $29 Members
To register, click here
May
Baby Animal Days
Bring the family for our first ever Baby Animal Days celebration: Meet lambs, kids, llamas, rabbits, chicks, ducklings, piglets all being raised by local 4-H members. There will be crafts to make yourself and others to buy, sheep shearing demonstrations, horseback rides, a putting green, climbing wall and miniature train rides. Visit our Master Gardeners to get answers to your gardening questions and learn about upcoming classes for children and adults. The event raises funds for Davis County 4-H and garden development at the USU Botanical Center
When: Friday May 11th 4pm-8pm, Saturday May 12th 10am-6pm
Where: USU Botanical Center
Cost: $5 individual / $25 family (or $20 with a non-perishable food item to donate to the food bank). $15 for members of the Gardens
More more information click here
Create a Hanging Basket
Learn to construct and care for colorful hanging baskets to take home and enjoy throughout the summer. Learn about appropriate plants for sun and shade and how to fertilize, water and display your colorful creation. Additional baskets will be $20 each.
When: Thursday May 17th, Noon-1pm and 6pm-7pm
Where: Ogden Botanical Garden
Cost: $29 Members, $37 Public
To register for the Noon-1pm class, click here
To register for the 6pm-7pm class, click here
When: Saturday May 19th, 10am-11am
Where: USU Botanical Center Greenhouse
Cost: $29 Members, $37 Public
To register click here
June - Art in the Garden
Botanical Water Color Class
Geared for the novice, but appropriate for all art levels, this class will introduce art and plant lovers to the world of botanical illustrations. Be inspired by the gardens at the Utah Botanical Center and learn techniques to help you capture the color and texture of flowers. This course will inspire you to get out in the garden and enjoy the beauty of nature. Materials will be provided.
When: June 16th 9:00am-Noon
Where: Utah House at the Utah Botanical Center
Cost: $29 Members $37 Public
To register click here
Explore the Garden Family Night: Art in the Arboretum
Walk through the Varga Arboretum and discover the variety and beauty of the trees growing there during a guided tour by a USU Extension Specialist. Then have fun drawing and painting trees in some fun art related activities. This event is perfect for your child who is a budding artist.
When: Monday, June 25th, 6:30pm-8pm
Where: USU Botanical Center's Varga Arboretum
Cost: $10 per family (up to six members) $3 per person
To register click here
Art in the Garden Gala
One of our favorite annual events! Admire local artists as they create beauty, and then stroll through the gardens enjoying the serenity and beauty of live musical performances. Taste delicious food prepared by local chefs and enjoy garden tours led by Master Gardeners.
When: Saturday June 30th 1pm-5pm
Where: Ogden Botanical Garden
Cost: Free
Hypertufa Trough Workshop
Learn how to mix and make your own hypertufa to create and decorate a planter. All materials will be provided.
When: June 30th 12pm-2pm
Where: Ogden Botanical Center
Cost: $48 Members $60 Public
To register click here
Art of Cooking with Herbs
Joy Bossi, well-known radio and television personality will teach this tasty class.
When: June 30th, 2pm-4pm
Where: Ogden Botanical Center
Cost: $9 Members $15 Public
To register click here
Taking Better Outdoor Photos
Ogden Camera Club will teach techniques and tools for better outdoor photography. Sponsoring 1st Annual Photography Contest with prizes.
When: June 30th, 4pm-6pm
Where: Ogden Botanical Garden
Cost: $29 Members $37 Public
To register click here
July - Gardens Galore
Farmers Market Garden to Table Short Course
Get the facts about growing bountiful vegetables in your garden, and then discover delicious ways to prepare what you harvest by sampling our favorite recipes.
When: Thursday July 26th, 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm
Cost: Free
Where: USUBC Farmers Market
For more information about the Farmers Market click here
A Day in the Wildflowers: Snowbasin Ski Resort Tour
Ride the gondola to the top of scenic Snowbasin where instructors will teach identifying and photographing wildflowers. Exclusive to participants-- receive a copy of the newest wildflower book produced by our very popular horticulturists, Jerry Goodspeed, Richard Anderson, and JayDee Gunnell. Price includes a copy of the book Wildflowers of the Mountain West, gondola ride, drinks and snacks.
When: Saturday July 28th 9am-1pm
Where: Snowbasin Ski Resort
Cost: $60 Members, $75 Public
To register click here
Explore the Garden Family Night: Chocolate Lovers Night
Chocolate lovers of all ages will enjoy this delicious event. Come learn about how chocolate is made and see how local chocolatier, Shirl Shepherd, owner of Pa’s Chocolates, turns it into creamy treats. Shirl will demonstrate chocolate dipping techniques and then you get to try your hand at making a chocolate creation of your own.
When: Monday, July 30th, 6:30pm-8pm
Where: Utah House
Cost: $10 per family (up to six members) or $3 per person
To register click here
August - Wildflower Tour (Garden Members Only)
Wildflower Tour
Friends of the Garden membership will be heading to the beautiful Denver and Ft. Collins Colorado area, for a guided in-depth wildflower experience. This 4 day 3 night trip will include; roundtrip airfare from Salt Lake City to Denver, Colorado, deluxe air-conditioned motor coach transportation for all activities, 3-nights accommodations at luxurious Ft. Collins Hilton Hotel, entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, Tour of Denver Botanical gardens and other gardens, and much more. Space is limited, so sign up today.
When: August 8-11
Where: Denver/ Ft. Collins, CO
For more information and to register, please call 801-451-3403.
Food Preservation 101
Learn to preserve the harvest of your garden with this fun hands-on workshop. The class is designed for beginners who want to learn proper techniques for safely canning produce. Enjoy eating local produce year round.
When: August 18th, 9am-Noon
Where: Utah House at the Utah Botanical Center
Cost: Members $5, Public $10
To register, click here
Explore the Garden Family Night: Bloomin' Flowers
Come and take a tour of the Pinneae Annual Trial Garden and then learn the art of pressing flowers at this fun floral event. Parent and children will learn to identify and pressing flowers growing in the annual flower garden.
When: August 27, 6:30pm-8pm
Where: Pinneae Annual Flower Garden at the USU Botanical Center, meet at the USUBC Greenhouse
Cost: $10 per family (up to six members) or $3 per person
To register click here
September - Garden Fair
Salsa Showdown
Join us at the Farmers Market where you are invited to judge contestants as they pit their salsa-making abilities against competitors with a tasty finish for everyone!
When: September 6, 5pm-7pm
Where: USUBC Farmers Market
Cost: Free!
Garden Fair Festival
For details about the Garden Fair Festival, click here.
When: September 18th
Where: USU Botanical Center
Cost: Free
Renewable Energy Class
Could solar energy work for you? This class discusses options for residential solar power and hot water systems in Utah, including design, installation and state and federal tax incentives.
When: September 15, 10am-11am
Where: Utah House classroom
Cost: Free
Explore the Garden Family Night: Earth, Wind and Fire
Come have some fun with renewable energy. Explore the energy efficient Wetland Discovery Point and learn about solar, wind and geothermal energy sources, then enjoy fun energy-related activities. Build a wind powered device, learn how to make a solar oven or build a necklace with beads that change color in the sun.
When: September 24, 6:30pm-8pm
Where: Wetland Discovery Point at the USUBC
Cost: $10 per family
To register click here
Garden to Table
Get the facts about growing bountiful vegetables in your garden, and then discover delicious ways to prepare what you harvest by sampling our favorite recipes.
When: September 27, 5:30pm, 6:00pm& 6:30pm
Where: USUBC Farmers Market
Cost: Free
October -
Garden Open House
Receive a map of the USU Botanical Center at the Farmers Market and then learn about the gardens from our garden stewards located in the new Ornamental Grass Garden, Demonstration Orchard, Varga Arboretum, and the Teaching Garden.
When: October 11, 5pm-7pm
Cost: Free
Members Only Year-end Celebration
This will be a special thank you to our wonderful Members of the Gardens. There will be artisan breads, cider, cheese and apple tasting and a sneak peek into next year's classes and trips.
When October 18, 7pm-8pm
Where: Wetland Discover Point at the USU Botanical Center
Explore the Garden Family Night: Pumpkin Palooza
Bring the entire family to this free event and enjoy a walk through the pumpkin patch, find your way to the end of the Grass Garden Labyrinth, or have your face painted. There will also be children's crafts to enjoy. This popular event is always a community favorite.
When: October 29, 6pm-8pm
Where: USUBC
Cost: Free
If you are looking for more classes try the Weber Basin Water Conservancy Learning Garden, for more information click here