*Sessions count for one hour metro area Master Gardener™ continuing education credit.
Click here to register for Companion Planting
Growing two or more plants together sometimes produces better results in mutual benefits. That’s the allure of companion planting. However, this compelling idea is often associated with misinformation. This talk will dispel myths and offer evidence-based, practical tips. You will leave with a clearer understanding of the promise and limitation of companion planting and how to apply it in your garden.
This online seminar is free with advance registration. Can’t attend live? Register for the session, and you will receive a recording link two days after the class.
Click here to register for Common Gardening Mistakes
Gardeners are generous with their advice. But sometimes this advice lacks evidence. This session will debunk many gardening myth and explain why they do not work. Is a layer of gravel in the bottom of a container good for drainage? Do coffee grounds make the soil acidic? Does Epsom salt prevent blossom-end rot in tomatoes? Avoid these gardening mistakes for greater success while saving time and money.
This online seminar is free with advance registration. Can’t attend live? Register for the session, and you will receive a recording link two days after the class.
Click here to register for Plant Propagation 101
Whether it’s an heirloom rose from grandma’s estate or a coveted shrub in a friend’s garden, you can create a replica. Plant propagation becomes easy when you understand the science and apply it. This presentation will explain the science of plant growth and time-tested propagation methods, including seed starting, stem and shoot cuttings, and grafting. We will also cover the required materials and equipment, as well as the optimal timing for success.
This online seminar is free with advance registration. Can’t attend live? Register for the session, and you will receive a recording link two days after the class.
Click here to register for New Frontiers in Breeding & Growing Vegetables
Vegetable breeding research shapes what we grow and eat. This talk will introduce you to vegetable breeding, review recent breakthroughs, and recommend outstanding varieties for this gardening season.
Jim Myers is Professor in Vegetable Breeding and Genetics at Oregon State University, specializing in developing improved vegetable varieties for the Pacific Northwest gardeners, growers, and processors, with a strong focus on organic systems, taste, nutrition, and disease resistance. Dr. Myers also contributes to the Culinary Breeding Network, which connects breeders and chefs to explore the intersection of plant breeding and cuisine.
This online seminar is free with advance registration. Can’t attend live? Register for the session, and you will receive a recording link two days after the class.
10-Minute University™ is the trademark of short classes on essential gardening information. Oregon State University owns the trademark and Clackamas County Master Gardener™ volunteers develop and manage the program.
