Saturday, March 1, 2014 ~ 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

 First United Methodist Church

309 N Main, Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
Please click here for the complete class descriptions and registration form
 
 
Program Schedule 
 
8:30- 9:00 am Registration
 
9:00—10:15 am Keynote—Lisa Louck Diversity & Health for our Urban & Woodland Trees
 
10:30-11:30 am Breakout #1 (choose one)
A. Lawn Care for the Homeowner—Neric Smith
B. Vegetables-from garden to table—Kathy Hohl
C. All Things Elderberry—Kurt Garretson
D. Theme Gardens—Sue Orgler
E. Wildflowers to Attract Birds—Mary Delaney & Julie Jenkins
11:45-12:15 pm Lunch
 
 
12:15-1:30 pm Keynote - Joe McNally Garden Design
 
1:45—2:45 pm Breakout #2 (choose one)
A. Rural Landscaping—Tim Egli
B. Techniques to Maximize Tree Fruit— Patrick O’Malley
C. Vegetables-from garden to table—Kathy Hohl
D. New Plants That Deserve a Look—Ted Mohrfeld, Bill Behm & Lad Buckley
E. Organic Gardening—Joe McNally
 
3 – 4:00 pm Breakout # 3 (choose one)
A. Successful Systems for Succulent Strawberries— Patrick O’Malley
B. Planning, Building & Using Raised Beds— Carol Gard
C. Purple Martins—Tim Millard
D. Cheapskate’s Vegetable Garden—Clint Rila
E. Make and Take—Master Gardeners
(limited to 25)
 
4 pm Safe Trip Home
 
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2014 Spring Symposium Brochure and Registration Form - Registration must be postmarked by February 21. Limited to 190 Participants. Registration fee of $30.