2012 Class Schedule & Events

Utah Botanical Center & Ogden Botanical Gardens

Workshops, free classes, demonstrations and family events all add up to an exciting growing season. See you at the gardens!
plant sales and help support the Plant Sales Visit ourwhile you beautify your landscape. gardens

MARCH
Extending the Garden Harvest Season
Discover simple ways to protect veggies from the cold and harvest fresh produce year round. The class explores hobby greenhouse designs. Participants get hands-on experience building a cold frame and take home a vegetable transplant and Wall O Water. Cost: $37 Public/$29 Members of the Garden March 10, 9 am noon Location: USUBC

Plant Sale Garden Members Only

Fruit Pruning Demonstration

Come find just the right plants and get advice from our experts. Plant sales help us keep the gardens growing and let you find familiar (and unusual) plants that will be great additions to your own northern Utah landscape.

May 16, 6:30 8 pm Location: USUBC Greenhouse

Public Plant Sales

Prune with confidence after learning the art and science of proper pruning practices. The focus will be on apples, peaches, grapes and raspberries. This outdoor event is one of the most popular workshops. Dress for the outdoor conditions and come ready to learn. Cost: Free March 24, 9 11 am Location: USUBC

May 17, noon 6 pm Location: OBG May 19, 8 am 2 pm Location: USUBC

Fall Garden Fair and Plant Sale

See details on our website

Fruit Pruning Demonstration

September 15 Location: USUBC

Farmers Market

Garden tours, classes, local produce and crafts

USU Extension experts show you the art and science of proper pruning practices so youll be ready to prune with confidence. The focus will be on apples, peaches, grapes and raspberries. This outdoor event is one of our most popular workshops. Dress for the outdoor conditions and come ready to learn. Cost: Free March 17, 9 11 am Location: 112 S. 3000 W., West Point

Explore the Garden Family Night: Grafting / Trees Tour

Learn the art of grafting trees from USU Extension Agent Mike Pace. Participants will watch as he demonstrates the technique and then try it for themselves. Cost: $10 per family March 26, 6:30 8 pm Location: USUBC Greenhouse

Thursdays July 12 October 11, 5 8 pm Location: USUBC

Basic Pruning 101: Waking Up the Landscape

Propagation Class: Hardwood Cuttings

Class Information

OBG: (801) 399-8201, 1750 Monroe Boulevard, Ogden USUBC: (801) 593-8969, 725 Sego Lily Drive, Kaysville Register online at utahbotanicalcenter.org, or call Davis County Extension for classes at the UBC, (801) 451-3403, or Weber County Extension for classes at the OBG, (801) 399-8080.

This workshop teaches propagating plants such as willows, cottonwoods, grapes, and others by hardwood cuttings. It also covers caring for propagation tools, including sharpening grafting knives. Cost: Individual class $50 / $44 Members of the Garden (Class size is limited.) March 22, 6:30 9 am Location: USUBC

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Our garden staff and Master Gardeners demonstrate proper pruning practices to care for fruit trees, deciduous and evergreen trees, shrubs and roses. Instruction includes how to clean up perennials and ornamental grasses for spring. Pruning tools will be available to purchase. Cost: Free March 31, 9 noon Location: OBG

APRIL

Raised Beds, Planting Trees & Shrubs,

and Growing Perennials

9 am Get the most out of your growing space by learning the basics of composting. Compost is a rich soil amendment that will benefit your garden plants and the environment. Instructor: Bob Saunders, Weber County Master Gardener 10 am Learn how to build and plant a successful raised bed for vegetables, flowers, berries, grapes and even fruit trees. Instructor: Pat Westaway, Weber County Master Gardener 11am Learn how to select and properly plant the right trees and shrubs for your landscape. Instructor: Monte Stewart, Ogden City Urban Forester Cost: $20 Public / $14 Members of the Garden April 14, 9 am noon Location: OBG

Propagation Class #3: Softwood Cuttings

The third class of the series teaches propagating more difficult-to-root plants and interior plants by softwood cuttings using the resources available in the home. Special emphasis will be placed on the use of rooting hormones and moisture control systems. Layering as a propagation method will also be discussed. Cost: Individual class $50 / $44 Members of the Garden (Class size is limited.) April 19, 6:30 9 pm Location: USUBC

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Explore the Garden Family Night: Spring Celebration

Bring the entire family and celebrate spring at our free Spring Celebration. Activities will include childrens crafts, tours of the Utah House and a sneak peek of the upcoming Baby Animal Days. Join us near the Varga Arboretum. Cost: Free April 23, 6 8 pm Location: USUBC

Backyard Chickens

Backyard chickens help maintain a sustainable food source, teach kids responsibility and have gained enormous popularity in the past few years. Participants will learn the basics of selection, feeding, management, predator control and legalities. Participants receive a coupon for 50% off a 25-pound bag of Start & Grow chicken feed with the purchase of three chicks (from Rockin E Farms). Cost: $37 Public/$29 Members April 28, 9 10:30 am Location: USUBC

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