Welcome to our Winter Wednesday Workshop Series!
2019 Schedule
Gardeners and small farmers alike will once again have the opportunity to take advantage of local growing expertise. The “Winter Wednesday Workshop Series” hosted by the Wexford Conservation District kicks off on Wednesday, February 20th. The workshops are a great way to shake the winter blues and prepare for a successful growing season. Organic techniques will be highlighted in all the workshops.
All workshops begin at 6:30 p.m. in the community room of the USDA Service Center located at 7192 E. 34 (Boon) Rd in Cadillac. The fee for workshop session is $15. Two-part workshops will be $25 for both sessions. Give us a call at 231-775-7681, ext. 3. Please register at least two days in advance so we can provide high-quality workshops.
All workshops begin at 6:30 p.m. in the community room of the USDA Service Center located at 7192 E. 34 (Boon) Rd in Cadillac. The fee for workshop session is $15. Two-part workshops will be $25 for both sessions. Give us a call at 231-775-7681, ext. 3. Please register at least two days in advance so we can provide high-quality workshops.
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Soil test kit mailers are available for $25 from MSU Extension – call their Cadillac office at 231-779-9480 for details, or order online by clicking the button below
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Fruit Trees (Two part workshop) February 20 & 27
Caring for fruit trees is a challenging but rewarding endeavor. This workshop will focus on optimizing the health of your fruit trees. There will be a discussion on our local climate, and what fruit trees will both survive and bear fruit where you live. Site selection, soil amendments, planting techniques, fertilization, and pruning will all be covered. Common insect and disease problems will also be covered along with options to prevent and control them. Organic techniques will be emphasized, along with selecting and using a sprayer.
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Square Foot Gardening March 6Have the garden of your dreams by learning how to best work with the land you have. Learn how to use small plot of land for food production to maximize the space you have. Topics covered include raised beds, vertical gardening, and companion planting. Companion planting will look at what plants can be planted together or next to each other to improve production. Tips and tricks will also be given for growing thirty common vegetables that are suitable to our area.
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Gardening Tips and Tricks March 13
Gardening can be tricky to start if you have never had a garden. Learn tips and tricks to start a garden. Also, how to maintain and care for vegetables throughout the seasons. Some topics coved will include companion planting, vegetable selection, creating healthy soil, and garden designing. This session will be for all levels, but the focus will be on basic gardening.
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Creating Pollinator Habitat March 20Our pollinators could use a helping hand from us these days. Learn which native and introduced plants, and which planting designs are attractive to which pollinators. Also covered will be techniques and resources for successfully establish a pollinator gardens and habitat, bee habitat needs, and controlling invasive plants.
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Basic Beekeeping March 27
Learn basic beekeeping skills for backyard beekeeping. Topics covered will include: options for where to purchase supplies, how to set up a hive, where to set up a hive and basic bee care. This session will be a basic beekeeping class to help you decide if beekeeping to right for you.
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Raising Chickens April 3
Learn how to start and manage your own flock of chickens for both egg laying and meat production. Topics covered include selecting and purchasing appropriate breeds; options for and where to purchase feed, supplies and equipment; caring for newborn chicks; feeding and watering; options for nesting and roosting; chicken “tractors” (moveable, floor-less pens); predator protection; winter housing; and butchering basics.
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