Helpful worksheet for Master Gardener volunteers to plan for your educational event. When planning a public educational event, you should begin preparations at least 45 days before the desired date to allow enough time for your local coordinator to assist with marketing and supplies.
 
Brinkerhoff, K. 2025, Program Preparation Worksheet for Extension Master Gardeners, University of Nevada, Reno Extension
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Extension Associated Contacts

Katelyn Brinkerhoff
Katelyn Brinkerhoff
 

Also of Interest:

 
prickly pear cacti
Cold-hardy cacti
A list and description of cold-hardy cacti.
 Fisher, J. 2018, Reno Gazette Journal
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Potato Research
In 2022 DFI partnered with High Mowing Seeds to trial four specialty potatoes in the high desert.
 Moe, J. 2022, Desert Farming Initiative (DFI), University of Nevada, Reno
Loose garlic
How to Plant and Grow Garlic
Learn tips to plant and grow garlic in the high desert.
 Utah State University Extension 2013, Utah State University Extension, Youtube
Gardening Guide of High-Desert Urban Landscapes of Great Basin Regions in Nevada and Utah
Tips for gardening in the high desert of Nevada and Utah including plant lists and photos of grasses, perennial and annual flowers, shrubs and tress that grow well in the high desert.
 Kratsch, H. and Heflebower, R. 2013, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Special Publication 13-09
 

Associated Programs

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Master Gardeners of Washoe County

Master Gardeners provide free, research-based horticulture information to Nevadans.

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Master Gardeners of Douglas County

Learn about Extension's Master Gardener Program in Douglas County, Nevada.

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Master Gardeners of Nevada

Program trains local gardeners to provide research-based horticulture information to Nevadans.