Extension Master Gardener Coordinator Rachel McClure and volunteers will present ‘Gardening in Nevada’ workshops Tuesdays through March at Bartley Ranch Regional Park in Reno.
The University of Nevada, Reno Extension is kicking off its “Gardening in Nevada: The Bartley Ranch Series” weekly workshops to help new and experienced gardeners hone their gardening skills.
Led by the extension and certified master gardeners and offered in partnership with Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space, classes run 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, starting Feb. 18 through April 1 at Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road in Reno.
Classes are taught by certified Extension staff or master gardener volunteers. Classes are free, but master gardeners ask those attending to consider bringing a canned food item for the Food Bank of Northern Nevada and to register online at eventbrite.com/e/gardening-in-nevada-the-bartley-ranch-series-2025-tickets-1118283087819?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Classes include:
• Feb. 18: Houseplants – Master Gardener Abigail Jarrett will break down how different variables affect houseplants, and how to address common houseplant issues.
• Feb. 25: Fire Adapted Landscape – Master Gardener Suzanne Arney will share how to apply defensible space principles and proven steps to improve personal safety and home survival during wildfire.
• March 4: Pond/Water Gardening – Extension Master Gardener Coordinator Rachel McClure will discuss gardening with ponds and water features.
• March 11: Plant Journaling, Getting Started – Master Gardener Diane Miniel will share the value of garden journaling and tips to help you along the way.
• March 18: The Cut Flower Garden – Master Gardener Deborah Henderson will discuss how to choose, grow and harvest plants for cut flowers, and will share tips on putting together bouquets.
• March 25: Successful Vegetable Gardening – Master Gardener Randy Robison will share time-tested tips for growing vegetables in our unique climate and conditions.
• April 1: From This Year’s Flowers to Next Year's Plants, All About Seeds – Master Gardeners Rod Haulenbeek and Mark Humphreys will talk all about gardening with seeds.
Those with questions about the workshops, email rmcclure@unr.edu.
For special accommodations or assistance, contact Paul Lessick at plessick@unr.edu or call 702-257-5577 at least five days prior to the scheduled event.
For information, email ExtensionWashoeMG@unr.edu, call 775-784-4848, or visit the Extension office at 4955 Energy Way, 10 a.m. to 2 pm., Tuesdays-Thursdays.