Tri-County Winter Webinar Series: Climate ready IPM

The second annual Tri-County Winter Webinar Series will be held on Tuesday afternoons from September to December, allowing gardeners to learn from experts during the day. This informative series will feature expert speakers covering a range of gardening and landscape topics, perfect for the beginner gardener or homeowner. Session information: As Minnesota weather becomes more unpredictable and extreme, how do we prepare our gardens? This talk will cover what we know about how Minnesota's changing weather patterns will impact insects, and how existing pest management strategies can help us be prepared. Marissa Schuh is a horticulture Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Extension Educator with the University of Minnesota Extension. In this role, she works with produce growers, horticulture professionals, and gardeners to troubleshoot issues, as well as develop relevant, timely educational content and programming. She has experience working with specialty crop growers on insect, disease, nutritional, weed, food safety, and regulatory issues. Marissa grew up in Minnesota, holds a master's degree in entomology from Michigan State University (MSU), and previously served as a vegetable extension educator with MSU Extension. Additional series session: September 30: Dormant seeding your home lawn with Dr. Jon Trappe, UMN Turfgrass Extension Educator October 7: Plant propagation for indoor and outdoor plants with UMN Extension Master Gardener, Bill Cook October 21: A beginner's guide to houseplants with Emily Lindenfelser, Tri-County Extension Educator, Horticulture November 4: Growing, storing, and enjoying dahlias with UMN Extension Master Gardener, Jackie Burkey November 18: An introduction to rain gardens with Tarah Young, Hubbard County Extension Educator, Agriculture, Horticulture, and Natural Resources December 2: Growing kiwiberries in MN with Laura Irish-Hanson, Extension Educator, Horticulture, and Dr. Seth Wannemuehler, assistant professor of woody landscape plant breeding Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your gardening skills with advice from local and regional experts! Can't make the webinars? All webinars will be recorded and posted to the Meeker County Extension YouTube page.