Kent County Master Gardener Workshops
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The registration deadline for all workshops is 24 hours prior to the workshop. If you need a reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact (Megan Pleasanton, 302.857.6438, mpleasanton [at] desu.edu). All reasonable accommodation requests should be made at least two weeks prior to the event.
Summer- Fall 2026 Workshops
Blanket Your Garden with Cover Crops
Monday, September 14, 2026 (alternate date Thursday, September 10) 10:00 – 11:00 AM EDT REE - Hybrid ZOOM/in-person UD Paradee Center 69 Transportation Circle Dover, DE 19901 Debbie Nicol, Kent County Master Gardener
Cover crops have long been used in agriculture but can also be implemented in smaller home gardens. Also known as “green manure,” these powerhouse plants offer many benefits to garden soils. Learn about these benefits, how and when to incorporate cover crops in your garden plan, and how to select the right crop for your needs.
Feeding the Birds in Winter
Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 1:00-2:00 PM, EDT FREE, in-person only Limit 20 with a waitlist Delaware State University Outreach & Research Center 884 Smyrna Leipsic Road Smyrna, DE 19977 Janella Newman, Kent County Master Gardener
If you feed birds, you are in good company. More than 50 million Americans provide food for wild birds. This workshop will discuss ways to grow food for birds as well as using and making bird feeders that will keep the birds happy all winter. All materials will be included.
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Fall- Winter 2026 Workshops
Curious About Beekeeping?
Monday, November 23, 202610:00 – 11:00 AM EST FREE, Hybrid ZOOM/In-Person- UD Paradee Center 69 Transportation Circle Dover, DE 19901- Jeanette Hammon, Kent County Master Gardener
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a beekeeper? This introductory program offers a behind-the-scenes look at honeybees and beekeeping, from life inside the colony to the tools and equipment beekeepers use. Participants will learn what beekeepers look for when they open a hive, some of the rewards and challenges of keeping bees, and ways everyone can support honeybees and other pollinators—even without becoming a beekeeper.
Spruce Up for the Holidays
Wednesday, December 16, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 PM EST In-person only $10 materials fee due at entry, cash or check only- Delaware State University Outreach & Research Center 884 Smyrna Leipsic Road Smyrna, DE 19977
- Nanci Schenkein and Rose Wetmore, Kent County Master Gardeners
Come one and all to our 2026 holiday garden workshop! Each participant will complete a fresh holiday arrangement or centerpiece. All containers, greens, holiday bows, baubles, and eco-friendly glitter galore will be provided for you to use. Please bring sharp clippers and/or knives and any trims you wish to add. Don’t forget your imagination!
Ask a Master Gardener About Your Soil Test Report
Friday, January 8th, 2027 (to be repeated on the 2nd Friday of each following month) 1:00-2:30 PM EST FREE, ZOOM only. Registration is not required- Debbie Nicol, Kent County Master Gardener
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You followed our advice, and completed a University of Delaware Soil Test. You received the soil test report in the mail, but now what? No fear, we are here for you! Come join this free online presentation that will explain each section of the report in a way that’s easy to understand. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session and will be repeated monthly.
The Art and Science of Home Composting
Friday, February 26, 2027 1:00-2:00 PM EST FREE, Hybrid ZOOM/In-Person -Delaware State University -1200 North DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19901 Agilent Hub for Agriculture Innovation and Extension- Debbie Nicol, Kent County Master Gardener
Composting is something amazing you can do for your soil and the environment! This new composting workshop is for both beginner and experienced home composters. We will talk about the how-to basics, as well as the science behind the composting process. Alternative methods will be presented including options available to those who live in apartments or neighborhoods where compost piles are discouraged.
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