Gardening in Nevada
Signups underway for beginning beekeepers workshop in Yerington
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/10/2023 - 10:36amThe Mason Valley Beekeepers will present a "Bees and Beekeeping" workshop on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 in Yerington, Nev.
Earn money for college this summer in Dayton while helping your community
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/18/2021 - 2:04pmHealthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey counties is seeking AmeriCorps service members for the summer. Successful applicants will work in the large greenhouse the nonprofit is now operating in Dayton as part of its Rural Health and Nutrition Initiative (RNI).
Gardening in Nevada class discusses controlling nuisance weeds
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/14/2018 - 10:33amCARSON CITY — University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and their Certified Master Gardeners offer free gardening classes in February and March. “Gardening in Nevada: The Bartley Ranch Series” is for anyone who wants to garden – those with big yards, small yards, or just patio or balcony space.
JoAnne Skelly: Managing Fruit Tree Pests
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/24/2017 - 9:55amMy friend Michael Janik, of Michael’s Apples, is a fruit tree expert. He sent out an April newsletter with tips on pest control and said I could share them.
Extension's Gardening in Nevada class discusses how to train and prune fruit trees
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/24/2016 - 12:10pmAs the planning season for gardening begins, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and their Certified Master Gardeners offer a chance to help you get the most out of your garden.
Cooperative Extension has teamed up with Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space to offer “Gardening in Nevada: The Bartley Ranch Series.” Classes are free and run 6–8 p.m. every Tuesday through March 29, at Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road in Reno.
Gardening in Nevada class discusses pests in the landscape and garden
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/17/2016 - 10:45amAs the planning season for gardening begins, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and their Certified Master Gardeners offer a chance to help you get the most out of your garden.
Cooperative Extension has teamed up with Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space to offer “Gardening in Nevada: The Bartley Ranch Series.” Classes are free and run 6 – 8 p.m. every Tuesday through March 29, at Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road in Reno.
Gardening in Nevada class Tuesday features grape growing, wine making techniques
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/10/2016 - 1:28pmAs the planning season for gardening begins, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and their Certified Master Gardeners offer a chance to help you get the most out of your garden.
Cooperative Extension has teamed up with Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space to offer “Gardening in Nevada: The Bartley Ranch Series.” Classes are free and run 6 – 8 p.m. every Tuesday through March 29, at Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road in Reno.
Nevada Cooperative Extension’s free Gardening in Nevada classes return in February
Submitted by editor on Fri, 01/22/2016 - 2:28pmNorthern Nevada’s high elevation means Nevada has a short growing season, which makes gardening more of a challenge. So as the planning season begins, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and their Certified Master Gardeners offer a chance to help you get the most out of your garden.
‘Gardening in Nevada’ classes discuss GMOs and vegetables
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/05/2015 - 2:52pmGardening in Nevada can be challenging. Before digging in this spring, you can get some free advice from the experts – University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and their Certified Master Gardeners.
Cooperative Extension has teamed up with Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space to offer “Gardening in Nevada: The Bartley Ranch Series.” Classes are free and run 6 – 8 p.m. every Tuesday in March at Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road in Reno.
Cooperative Extension: Gardening Isn’t Predictable in Nevada
Submitted by editor on Sat, 02/21/2015 - 12:40pmOh, the vagaries of gardening, landscaping and predicting the weather in Northern Nevada! I recently wrote about trees needing water after months of little to no precipitation. Then, lo and behold, Mother Nature took charge providing a thorough soaking. It rained five inches at my house.