Kent County Master Gardener Workshops
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The registration deadline for all workshops is 24 hours prior to the workshop.
Kent County Master Gardener Winter Workshops
Gardening on a Budget
Monday, January 26, 2026, 1:00-2:00 PM EST FREE – Hybrid ZOOM/in-person- UD Paradee Center 69 Transportation Blvd. Dover, DE 19901 Debbie Nicol, Kent County Master Gardener
If you’ve ever come out of a garden center with a foot-long receipt and wondered if gardening is really worth the price, this workshop is for you! We will learn some tricks and tips for do-it-yourselfers to make your own supplies and save money, as well as review sources for seeds and plants that are inexpensive or free. We will also discuss which home garden fruit and vegetable crops are most cost-efficient to grow instead of buying at the grocery store, and other dollar-saving strategies.
Winter Pruning
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 1:00-3:00 PM EST FREE – In-person only Delaware State University Outreach & Research Center 884 Smyrna Leipsic Road Smyrna, DE 19977 Kate Ruffer and Debbie Nicol, Kent County Master Gardeners
Following a short presentation on the what, why, when, and how of winter pruning and an introduction to basic pruning tools and techniques, attendees will actively participate in outdoor pruning exercises. Please dress warmly and bring gloves and your own pruning tools if possible.
Spring ephemerals
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 1:00-2:00 PM EST FREE – Hybrid ZOOM/in-Person UD Paradee Center 69 Transportation Blvd. Dover, DE 19901 Beverly Gemmill, Kent County Master Gardener
Ephemerals are native plants that bloom in wooded areas in early spring. These plants bloom and must set seed before the trees leaf out and while there is still enough sunlight hitting the forest floor. If you routinely walk in wooded areas this time of year, you have probably seen some of them. Come to this class and see many more and learn where to purchase and how to grow these lovely early spring blooms.
Click here to register for 2026 Winter Workshops