Workshops

2024

All workshops are open to members of the General Public unless otherwise noted. Dates, times, locations and topics are subject to change.

Newcomer and Beginner Vegetable Gardening Series, Madison Public Library 10:30 AM – 12 PM, Every Tuesday in February
February 6th – Starting a Vegetable Garden – Jayne Luetzow, Regional Extension Agent. February 13th – Seed Starting (what, when and how) Soil Test – Allyson Shabel, Urban Regional Extension Agent
February 20th – Maintaining the Garden, Diseases/Insect control – Lilly Oaks, Regional Extension Agent
February 27th – Food Preservation – Christy Mendoza, Regional Extension Agent, Food Safety and Quality

March 19th – “Pruning Shrubs and Trees” – Madison Public Library, MG Tom Simpson and MG Janet Boothe, 10:30 – Noon

April 18th – “Creating a Beautiful Pollinator-Friendly Cottage Garden” – Madison Public Library, MG Karen Kirk-Williams, 10:30 – Noon

May 21st – “10 Easy Ways to Kill Roses…NOT” – Huntsville Main Library, MG and Rosarian Barbara McFarlen and Gail Futuron, 1PM – 2PM

August 20th – “How to Compost/Different Methods of Composting” – South Huntsville Library, Master Gardener Jim Mullen, 10:30 – Noon

September 18th – “Terrariums”, Hands on, $25, Maximum 25 people – Pam Price & Doty Henry, Alabama Extension 10 AM – Noon

October 15th – “Fall Gardening” – Madison Library, Marcus Garner, Urban Regional Extension Agent, 10:30 – Noon

November 25th – “Fall Floral Arrangement” – MGNA members only, $35, Maximum 25 people, Huntsville Florist, Anderson Education Bldg. Huntsville Botanical Garden, 10 AM – Noon