Questions?
Please call: 801-581-8454
Email: education@redbutte.utah.edu
Tuesday, January 14
6:30-8:30PM
Are you ready to transform your Utah garden into a thriving oasis? Utah's unique climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and cold winters, presents several challenges for gardeners. Here are some common issues and how our gardening class can help:
- Drought: Our class will teach you about drought-tolerant plants, efficient watering techniques, and the importance of mulching to conserve moisture.
- Soil Quality: We'll provide guidance on soil testing, amending, and improving drainage to ensure your plants have the nutrients and conditions they need to thrive.
- Extreme Temperatures: Learn how to select plants that can withstand both scorching summers and frigid winters.Our class will cover strategies for protecting plants during temperature fluctuations.
- Pests and Diseases: Discover natural pest control methods and preventive measures to safeguard your garden from common Utah pests and diseases.
- Limited Growing Season: Maximize your growing season by learning about early and late-season planting options, as well as techniques for extending the harvest period.
Join our gardening class and let us help you overcome these challenges and create a beautiful, thriving garden in Utah's unique climate.
Get to Know Your Instructor:
James Batton is a consulting arborist, horticulturist, and local Youtube gardening host. Since 1979 he has worked in the landscape gardening field as a research assistant, estate gardener, greenskeeper, designer, arborist, and horticultural instructor. He has served as president of the Local Chapter of The International Society of Arboriculture, and consulted on many projects including City Creek's Landscape, Thanksgiving Point water features, and the Oregon Symphony's designers' showhouse. Come enjoy James' engaging storytelling style of teaching skills in the garden.