Gardening

“There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever again.” —Elizabeth Lawrence

Tomorrow there's a chance we'll see a quarter inch of rainfall.

Even though Wyoming has an agriculture background, it's not always easy to get things to grow.

Master Gardeners learn basic gardening skills, how to research more difficult gardening problems to find a solution, and share their skills with the community.

The conference is put on by the Master Gardeners as a community service for gardeners all across the region.

Horticulturalists at the U-W Agricultural Resource Center in Casper have lots of experience trying to keep hungry wildlife out of gardens and away from landscaping in the winter months. "There've been a few years when we  missed getting the protection up for the plants before they start doing their damage and have seen what  can happen right here in our garden...

With cold weather heading in, gardeners might want to think about whether they have plants that need mulching. "With our perennial beds, even with trees and shrubs it's a good idea to get a layer of mulch on the soil, so there's some insulation to keep our perennials and trees and shrubs healthy through the winter...

A new publication is out called "Wyoming Local Foods; The Guide", Donna Cuin, horticulturalist for the University Agricultural Extension Office says it was put together by a group of UW educators. "That's come out with growers and producers based on what they produce and also divided into each of the counties...

Gardeners who attended the Master Gardener's Spring Conference this past weekend came away with a wealth of new ideas and facts, but it doesn't stop there.  Next month, the University Ag Resource Center, home of the Natrona County Master Gardener program, hosts its spring sale.

Register for the 16th annual Natrona County Master Gardeners Conference before Friday April 1st and save 10 bucks. This year's conference theme is focused on edible gardens.