Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Scott County Office is hosting the last session of the sixth annual "Growing Season" webinar series in Bettendorf, Iowa in August.
The August webinar, Pollinators and Growing Herbs, with Iowa State University Reiman Gardens curator Nathan Brockman and Polk County Master Gardener Susan Appleget Hurst, will be offered on August 19, 2015, at the Scott County Extension office located at 875 Tanglefoot Lane in Bettendorf, Iowa, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Attendees will learn about attracting bees, birds and butterflies. Presenters will also focus on growing, harvesting and preserving culinary herbs.
"This class will help gardeners plan and maintain their gardens in a way that will support more insects in their gardens," said Brockman, curator of the Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing.
"Herbs are very easy to grow and are even easier to use, adding surprising flavors to everyday meals," said Susan Appleget Hurst. Master gardeners provide encouragement and support to both new and experienced gardeners. "By enticing them with our display gardens and educational opportunities, gardeners can learn more about plants and even pests, which tend to avoid herb plants, making them low maintenance and suitable garden settings."
Registration in advance is greatly appreciated. To register for the Growing Season webinar, contact the ISU Extension and Outreach, Scott County Office at 563-359-7577 or aheitz@iastate.edu. There is a $5 fee to attend. All master gardeners attending the webinar will earn two continuing education hours. To learn how to become an Iowa Master Gardener, visit the program website.
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