The Garden View, August 2016

August 2016

A garden is a friend you can visit anytime.

Companion Planting

August 18

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Ogden Botanical Gardens

Learn the art of pairing the perfect plants together for maximum color and effect in the garden.

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Honey Harvesting and Preparing for Winter

August 25

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

USUBC

This hands-on beekeeping class will cover honey harvest techniques, tips and tricks in preparing your hives for winter, and more.

Explore the Garden Family Night: Taste Testing in the Orchard

August 29

6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

USUBC

Sample what is growing in USU Botanical Center's Home Orchard. Try the ripe fruit of the day at our tasting table and kids can craft a caterpillar to take home.

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Preserving Summer

Whether you are a new or experienced home canner, Utah State University Extension is committed to providing the most up-to-date instructions and recipes so that you can be successful when preserving food at home. Learn the best way to preserve your garden's bounty through canning, freezing or drying.

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Attention Gardeners!

If you grow your own fresh vegetables, you know how sweet this time of year can be. Periodically USU needs to update it's vegetable variety recommendations and we want YOU to tell us about your favorite varieties.

Submit review on our new website and 10 lucky gardeners will be selected to receive a FREE copy of our "Guide to Common Organic Gardening Questions" book ($20 value).

Gardeners must submit their reviews by Sept. 5th to receive the book, and remember to provide your email address in the review so we can contact you .

Happy Gardening!

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Farm-to-Table Dinner

September 15
5:30 - 6:30 pm
USUBC

Enjoy the freshest flavors of the season, prepared by well-known Dutch oven caterer Blaine Scott. The evening includes dinner and door prizes.