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2012 Class Schedule & EventsUtah Botanical Center & Ogden Botanical Gardens
Fruit Pruning DemonstrationPrune 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
Explore the Garden Family Night:
Grafting / Trees TourLearn 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
Basic Pruning 101: Waking Up
the LandscapeOur garden staff and Master Gardeners demon-
strate 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
MARCHExtending the Garden Harvest SeasonDiscover 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
Fruit Pruning DemonstrationUSU 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
Propagation Class: Hardwood CuttingsThis 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
Workshops, free classes, demonstrations and family e vents all add up to an exciting growing season. See you at the gardens!
Plant Sales
Farmers MarketGarden tours, classes, local produce and crafts
Thursdays July 12 October 11, 5 8 pm Location: USUBC
Plant Sale Garden Members OnlyCome 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
May 17, noon 6 pm Location: OBG
May 19, 8 am 2 pm Location: USUBC
Fall Garden Fair and Plant SaleSee details on our website
September 15 Location: USUBC
Visit our plant sales and help support the
gardens while you beautify your landscape.
Class InformationOBG: (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.
APRILRaised Beds, Planting Trees & Shrubs,
and Growing Perennials9 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 CuttingsThe third class of the series teaches propa-
gating 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 Membersof the Garden (Class size is limited.)
April 19, 6:30 9 pm Location: USUBC
Explore the Garden Family Night:
Spring CelebrationBring 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 ChickensBackyard chickens help maintain a sustainable
food source, teach kids responsibility andhave 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
Utah State University Cooperative Extension is anaffirmative action/equal opportunity institution