2026 class schedule:
April 7th - Gardening on a Budget with Wendy Hanson Mazet
Have you thought about growing a garden but find the thought a little daunting and possibly too expensive? In this class, you'll learn the basics of vegetable gardening, from prioritizing the location, options for growing (from in-ground to pot), seasons and growing days, to which vegetables reap the most reward for you and your family to grow.
April 9th - Soil Basics and Practical Application with Heidi Kratsch
A healthy garden begins with healthy soil. In this session, you will learn the principles of soil building. By applying these principles, you will notice your soil is better able to hold water and nutrients. Your crops will develop longer, stronger roots, produce better yields, and be less susceptible to attack by insects and diseases.
April 14th - Basics of Container Gardening with Rachel McClure
Thinking inside the box! How to grow flowers and veggies in containers for small space utilization, plant diversity, themed gardens and more. This is a basic container gardening discussion that takes you through conceptualization, harvest and off-season storage.
April 16th - Seed Saving with Heidi Kratsch
Seeds from plants grown in your garden produce plants that are adapted to our soil and climate. Saving seeds from your garden helps protect your favorite vegetable varieties and saves you money. Learn tips about which vegetables produce the best seeds and techniques for collecting and handling saved seeds.
April 21st - Fruit Tree Insects with Megan Andrews
Have you noticed some insects on your fruit tree? Many insects are hard to see in fruit trees we will talk about the signs and symptoms of insect damage in fruit trees. Join us to discuss the most common fruit tree pests and their control methods for small home orchards.
April 23rd - Fruit Tree Pruning with Wendy Hanson Mazet
From young to old, proper pruning can shape the future of a fruit tree. Knowing the type of tree you have, your environment, and what your expectations are will guide you. We will touch on selection and why fruit trees do not produce, answering some of the most common questions for fruit tree growers.
April 28th - Growing Grapes in the State of Nevada with Don White
In this class we will discuss the difference between wine grapes and table grapes, which varieties grow best in the various climate zones within the state, why you want to plant grapes, where to get the best vines to plant, how to plan the planting areas, how to propagate, layout and plant new vines, how and when to trellis and prune your vines, learn their growing life cycle and the growing seasons in different climate zones, how to feed and care for your vines, pests and disease controls.
April 30th - Bee Identification and Conservation with Carrie Jensen
Discover the buzzing world of Nevada’s bees! This engaging program reveals why bees are essential pollinators, how to tell them apart from wasps and other insects, and the incredible diversity of species living right here in Nevada. Participants will also pick up simple, impactful ways to support bees at home—like creating pollinator friendly gardens and reducing pesticide use. A perfect blend of science, curiosity, and hands on conservation inspiration.
Each session counts as two hours of continuing education for Master Gardener volunteers if attending.
