Kent County Master Gardener Workshops

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.

 Kent County Master Gardener Spring 2026 Workshops

Rooted Basics: A Beginner’s Guide to Gardening

Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 10:00-11:00 AM EDT FREE – Hybrid ZOOM/in-person UD Paradee Center 69 Transportation Blvd. Dover, DE 19901 Karen Abate, Kent County Master Gardener

Starting a garden is an exciting endeavor! By setting clear goals, carefully evaluating your site, and properly preparing, you lay a strong foundation for success. Learn from a Master Gardener some accurate tips and recommendations to help ensure you’re well-equipped to transform your outdoor space into a lush, thriving garden. Bring your questions and curiosity!

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Make a Succulent Picture Frame

Friday, August 7, 2026 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT $10 materials fee due at door Limit 20 with a waitlist Delaware State University 1200 North DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19901Washington Building Lobby Darlene Turner, Kent County Master Gardener

Would you like to bring a small piece of the green world inside? Sign up to make a succulent picture frame art piece. This will be a hands-on fun experience, and participants will walk away with a beautiful living keepsake. Participants will need to bring their own 5” X 7” X 2” thick picture frame. Plants and other materials will be provided for a fee of $10 per person. Please bring a heavy-duty pair of scissors and a glue gun if you have one.

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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