About the Newsletter

The Master Gardener Volunteers of Douglas County provide horticulture information on gardens, landscapes, plants and other related topics. This newsletter of April 2024 is one of the many resources of information available to the public to help accomplish this mission.

Upcoming Events

Save the Date: May 18, 2024 Native Plant Sale

April 6, 2024 - Rose Care Class @ Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park from 12:00-1:00 pm. Free

May 29, June 5, and June 12 Heritage Park Garden Q&A Sessions - Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30

June 16-22 Pollinator Week

June 25 - Gertrude's Garden Talks - 5:30-6:30 pm Location: Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park

Find our full newsletter in pdf form in the link below

J. Gardner, I. Angelini, L. Doerr. and L. Dick 2024, Gardening in Douglas County Nevada (2024-04), Extension, University of Nevada Reno, Master Gardener Newsletter

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Extension Associated Contacts

Jessica Gardner

Also of Interest:


Certified Nursery Workers, Spring 2021 Certified Nursery Worker Professional List, Spring 2021 Class Morris, C. 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Bulletin
Using native plants to attract pollinators and other beneficial insects - workshop and plant giveaway These workshops in Reno and Elko will cover the fascinating ecology of our native pollinators and how to use native plants to provide critical habitat for them and pest control services for you. In addition, there will be a plant giveaway at the end of the workshop! Burls, K.J. and H. Kratsch 2021, University of Nevada, Reno Event Calendar
Certified Nursery Workers, Spring 2020 Certified Nursery Worker Professional List, Spring 2020 Class Morris, C. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Bulletin
Climate Modification Using High Tunnels in Western Nevada Farmers in the Great Basin are investing in inexpensive low-tech greenhouses, known as high tunnels, but little is known about how high tunnels alter the climate conditions that crops experience inside of high tunnels. Heckler, S., McAfee, S.A., Kratsch, H.A. 2020, Extension Special Publication
YHEP Summer Recipes, Ep.02: Garden Fresh Eggplant Empanadas Delicious summer empanada dish using hearty eggplant created by Tricia Braxton Perry. Braxton Perry, T. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel

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Master Gardeners of Douglas County

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Gardening in Douglas County Nevada (2024-04)