Cool days and crisp nights make autumn a great time for gardening! Learn about planting in the fall (including bulbs), collecting and caring for fall-ripened seeds, protecting and “winterizing” your garden, and providing winter habitat for wildlife. We’ll also discuss what you can do to make the spring gardening rush more manageable. (Adults & Teens; Cottonwood Room)
How do you grow a record-breaking giant pumpkin? Current Wyoming record holder Andy Corbin will cover 11 key elements, including preparation, germination, watering, protection, and competition. Free seeds with top-of-the-line genetics will be provided. Presented in partnership with Seed Library of Laramie County and Andy Corbin, Plains and Rocky Mountain Great Pumpkin Commonwealth representative, and Rocky Mountain Giant Vegetable Growers ...
Some seeds need cold temperatures, moisture, and natural sunlight cycles to germinate. Laramie County Master Gardener Michelle Bohanan will demonstrate a winter sowing method to start these plants without taking chances on the weather, hungry birds raiding your seeds, or frozen seedlings. We will also have a seed swap, so bring some seeds to trade! Presented in partnership with Prairie ...
