Seminars & Workshops

Friday, April 11th 

To pre-register for our workshops, make a check payable to Washington County Master Gardeners or (WCMG) and mail to:

WCMG - Class Registration, 234 W. Valley St., Abingdon, VA 24210​​
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10:15-11:30 (Exec. Aud.)                                                                                      Dr. Andy Pulte
Plants Rated-R for Reliable
 Join University of Tennessee Professor, Dr. Andy Pulte, on a quest to uncover the strongest, toughest, and most dependable plants in the galaxy. Learn the secrets of choosing plants that require less maintenance and offer unstoppable resilience.            

10:15-11:30 (Room 103)                                                                                       Carol Doss
Make and Take Rain Barrel
Join Carol Doss and other members of the Upper Tennessee River Roundtable for this always popular make and take a rain barrel workshop.   Carol will provide tips for maintaining a healthy environment in the rain barrel. Fittings and barrel will be provided.
Pre-registration Required. $20 Fee, Limit 25. (Workshop)

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11:45-1:00 (Exec. Aud.)                                                                                         Dr. Holly Scoggins 
Perennials with POW                                                                                                                     Holly shares fun, fabulous, high-impact perennials to freshen up borders, attract pollinators, and impress friends. Some new, some under used, and something for every growing season. Maintenance tips included.

11:45-1:00  (Room 103)                                                                                        Sidra Kaluszka                                Intro to Cyanotypes - Making Prints from Nature                                                                               Award winning artist and art teacher, Sidra, will introduce students to the basics of cyanotypes, with hands-on experience in exposing and developing their own nature prints. Students will transform their dried flowers and leaves into take home works of art.                                                                                                           Pre-registration Required. $15 Fee, Limit 25. (Workshop)

******************************************************************************************    2:15-3:45 (Exec. Aud.)                                                                                          Amy Owenby
Discover the North Carolina Arboretum
Asheville is eager for visitors to return and share in the recovery of this beautiful mountain city. What better place to start than the North Carolina Arboretum! Amy Owenby, the Chief of Staff will detail the wide array of exhibits and programs available for in-person and online members and visitors.

2:15-3:45 (Room 103)                                                                                           Dr. Gabriella Smith
Create a Spring Wreath - Workshop
Join Gabriella the Garden Sage for an exciting wreath make and take workshop. Take home a work of your own making that will be perfect to adorn your front door from spring into summer.
Pre-registration Required.  $25 Fee, Limit 25, (Workshop)      

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