April 2024 Farm Tour

Start Date

04/09/2024

End Date

04/09/2024

Description

Join us on April 9th for a hay wagon tour of our tree farm and discuss topics with us that are both timely and exciting! Explore different types of trees and shrubs that can thrive in wet areas. Learn about insects that are beneficial to our landscapes and learn how to spot them in the field! And are you tired of using turf as a groundcover? See how our use of cover crops can be easily translated into the world of groundcovers! Learn about different groundcover species and their benefits. Please dress for the weather. Refreshments are included!

Location

Laytonsville, MD

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Hours

1.50

Learning Outcomes

1. Learn about different trees and shrubs that can be planted in wet areas.
2. Learn about beneficial insects and how to spot them.
3. Learn about using cover crops as groundcovers in the landscape to improve soil health and reduce turf.

Instructors

Kelly Lewis

Course Codes

Provider

Ruppert Nurseries

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