Kent County Master Gardener Workshops
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The registration deadline for all workshops is 24 hours prior to the workshop.
Summer 2025 MASter Gardener Workshops
Creating Backyard habitats with Native plants
Monday, August 18, 1:00 – 2:00 PM EUD Paradee Center - 69 Transportation Circle Dover, DE 19901 FREE – Hybrid ZOOM/In-person
Presented by Master Gardener, Linda Newsome
This workshop describes the essential elements of a native plant garden that will be attractive not only to you, but to an abundance of pollinators and other beneficial insects. Learn the difference between straight species, nativars, and hybrid perennials and how to spot them in the marketplace.
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Fall 2025 Master gardener Workshops
Extending Your Garden Season – Planting a Fall Garden
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 4:00 – 5:00 PM EDT UD Paradee Center 69 Transportation Circle Dover, DE 19901FREE, Hybrid ZOOM/In-Person
You planted your garden in early spring, and you’ve been weeding and watering through a very hot summer. Your vegetables have been harvested, and you think your garden is done. But not yet – now is a perfect time to plant fall vegetables. Because of fall’s cooler air temperatures and predictable precipitation, plants are able to grow stronger with minimal stress. In this workshop you’ll learn how to prepare the soil, select the right vegetables to grow, and harvest before the first frost.
Saving Seeds for Beginners
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 2:00 – 3:00 PM EDT UD Paradee Center69 Transportation CircleDover, DE 19901FREE, Hybrid ZOOM/In-Person
In this session, participants will learn how to save seeds and why saving seeds is so important. The Master Gardeners will share information about seeds and pollination and will explain which seeds are the easiest to save. They will also demonstrate how to harvest, clean, store, and germinate seeds.
The Peaceful Autumn Garden
Friday, November 7, 2025, 10:00 – 11:00 AM EST UD Paradee Center 69 Transportation Circle Dover, DE 19901 FREE, Hybrid ZOOM/In-Person
This workshop provides information on simple fall gardening tips to put your garden to rest as well as prepare for the next growing season. Included in the workshop is information on planning and refining next year’s garden, improving soil quality for the next growing season, and tips for planting bulbs and perennials. The workshop also addresses strategies for cleaning up your garden, bringing in tender plants, and pruning appropriately while leaving a natural habitat for wildlife over the cold winter months.