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2026 Fall Gardening Workshop

  • 22 Sep 2026
  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • ISU Polk County Extension Office, 1625 Adventureland Dr., Suite A, Altoona, IA
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Registration

  • Are you a Master Gardener?
  • Are you a Master Gardener trainee or Hort Fundamentals trainee and using this for one of your 4 in person requirements?
  • This event is open to the public. If you are not a Master Gardener, use this ticket type to RSVP.

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September 22, 2026 from 6-8 p.m.

Test your skills, ask burning questions and do some hands on learning. Come out to Altoona Extension Office for a fun, interactive event on various fall gardening tasks such as composting, growing and harvesting herbs, planting bulbs, and more! 

Need help finding what counts for approved Master Gardener continuing education? At 6:00p.m., Gloria Morris from the Advisory Council will be conducting a session on approved education options available to Master Gardeners.

2 hrs. of CEU credit is available at this session for Master Gardeners. There is no cost for Master Gardeners for this event.

This event is open to the public. We are asking the public to make a $10 cash donation at check-in to cover materials for this event. 

Snacks and desserts will be provided for this event.
Table topics include:

  1. Bulb Lasagna- Brie Hodges Miller

  2. Seeds Saving Station - Tamara Pool

  3. Plant Protection - Catherine Mc Bride

  4. Winter Sowing- Kay Oliver

  5. Iris, Canna, Lily, Allium, Dahlia--But, aren't they all the same? - Kathleen Owens and Jerry Eisenhower

  6. Herbs & Propagation- Lynette Thornton & Matt Dore

  7. Soil Testing- Bonnie McCaughey

  8. Plant prop with water.- Small vases and pathos cuts - Laura F 

  9. Winter Gardening Tips and Best Practices- Rita Perea

  10. Bringing Your Houseplants Ready to Bring Inside - Paula Farrell

  11. MG Continuing Education Ops - Gloria Morris

In the event of inclement weather – including snow and ice events – education nights may be cancelled for volunteer safety.  Updates and cancellation notices will be posted on the PCMG website/Facebook page or group/email for registrants.  Please check these for the most current information before heading out. 

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