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All workshops are\u00a0open to members of the General Public unless otherwise noted.\u00a0Dates, times, locations and topics are subject to change.<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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April 7, 10:30am – Noon Madison Public Library, 142 Plaza Blvd.<\/strong>
Garden for wildlife! Learn how at our next Master Gardners of North Alabama educational workshop:
🦋 Transform Your Garden into a Habitat for Pollinators, Birds and Beyond
🦋 with Sara Johnson, Conservation Biologist of the North America Land Trust
🦋 Tuesday, April 7 – 10:30-Noon
🦋 Madison Public Library, 142 Plaza Blvd, Madison
🦋 Free and open to the public, no registration required<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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April 29, 10am – Noon Madison Public Library, 142 Plaza Blvd.<\/strong>
This workshop will demonstrate the most common plant propagation methods, including dividing, stem & leaf cuttings, and air layering, to create free new plants to enjoy or share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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February Gardening Series Tuesdays at 10:30AM – Noon, Madison
Library, 142 Plaza Blvd., Madison, AL<\/strong>
February 3, Seed Starting<\/strong> \u2013 EMG Bonnie Gardner – Whether you\u2019re new to gardening or just
want to brush up on your skills, this is the perfect opportunity to learn how to start seeds
indoors, what medium is the best, and the best time to do it.
February 10 Vegetable Garden Basics<\/strong> – Allyson Shabel, Urban Regional Extension Agent –
Why Garden, you ask?  How about enjoying the best vegetables you\u2019ve ever eaten.
 There\u2019s absolutely nothing quite like fresh veggies, especially if you grow them yourself.
 In this workshop learn how to pick the right location, choosing easy vegetables that are
also productive, when to plant and when to plant what.
This presentation was recorded and may be viewed at the following link:
https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reel\/<\/a>
February 17, Maintaining Your Garden & Insect Control<\/strong> – Lilly Oaks – So you\u2019ve planted your
garden, now what? This workshop covers maintaining your garden throughout the
growing season. We will focus on basic care such as weeding and watering, as well as
timely application of fertilizer to keep your plants looking and producing their best. We
will also cover prevention and treatment of common insect issues.
February 24<\/strong> Adding Herbs to your Garden <\/strong>\u2013 EMG Gayle Stinnett – A list of favorite herbs and
what herbs grow best in North Alabama, where and how to plant herbs. Qualities of common
herbs and their health benefits, and try a sample selection of herbs with recipes to try at home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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