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Join 4-H and Master Gardeners for Gardening Club happening May 9 in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/01/2024 - 4:13pm4-H and Master Gardeners would like to invite you to Gardening Club. Registration to 4-H is not required for attendance. Supplies will be provided. Youth of all ages from 5-19 are welcome to attend.
Carson City Community Garden celebrates Earth Day with spring preparation workday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/29/2024 - 2:56pmOn Saturday, April 20, Carson City Community Gardeners and the UNR Extension Master Gardeners came together to get the Community Garden ready for the growing season. For two hours they removed weeds, spread mulch and prepped their garden beds for the season.
UNR Extension is Now Accepting Waitlist Applications for Carson City Community Gardens Until April 01, 2024
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/16/2024 - 1:30pmBee and garden conference happening March 22-24 in Minden
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 4:38amThere will be a Bee and Garden Conference in Minden March 22-24. This conference will focus on beekeeping, pollinators, and landscaping for homeowners and small acreages. There will also be hands-on classes for floral design, making medicinal products from the hive, and value-added honey products.
UNR Extension Master Gardeners Douglas County seed swap happening this Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/23/2024 - 1:34pmUNR Extension Master Gardeners of Douglas County are hosting the third annual Seed Swap. This event is to provide community members a place to share seeds, plants, and ideas.
Harvest in the Ranchos
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/14/2023 - 12:00pmThrough all the gardener’s challenges this year, vegetable gardens in the Ranchos still provided a bountiful harvest. Something to be grateful for. A pleasure to share with neighbors, friends, and colleagues alike.
UNR Extension Douglas County hosts Fall Harvest Festival this Wednesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/26/2023 - 6:41amJoin UNR Extension Douglas County for a Fall Harvest Festival happening this Wednesday at Dangberg Ranch Historic Park.
Nothing but flowers: A late summer September day in the Ranchos
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/04/2023 - 1:21pmGardening brings me peace of mind — it soothes my soul. All the workday worries seem to melt away.
This has been a challenging year for local gardeners — a late freeze damaged both flower and vegetable gardens.
The rule of thumb, “Don’t plant anything before Memorial Day” was beaten down by a hard frost on June 20. Slowly my garden has moved forward.
Ask a Master Gardener at the Carson City Community Garden
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/07/2023 - 11:09amBring your gardening questions to Carson's Community Garden to get solutions on alternating Saturdays starting July 8, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Carson City and Storey County Extension Master Gardener interns will be available to examine plant/insect samples, discuss alternatives and provide support for area gardeners, families, and those new to gardening in the region.
Community Roots Mother’s Day Weekend Includes Yard Sale to Benefit Food Pantries event in Dayton
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/12/2023 - 8:57amCommunity Roots and Shoots in Dayton will have extended shopping hours for Mother’s Day weekend. In addition to many options for Mother’s Day gifts in their garden center and gift shop, they’re also hosting an outdoor rummage sale on Saturday, May 13 from 9 am-5:30pm, with all proceeds going to Healthy Communities Coalition’s food pantries.
A Spring Snow Won't Stop: Blooms in the Gardnerville Ranchos
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/27/2023 - 3:39pmI love bulbs. My front garden is full of crocuses, hyacinths, daffodils and tulips. They are some of the hardiest plants I grow. Even covered with snow, they poke through and bloom.
UNR Extension to host Seed Swap Jan. 28 in Gardnerville
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/06/2023 - 12:44pmUNR Extension Douglas County Master Gardeners Program the 2nd Annual Seed Swap will be on Saturday, January 28, 2023, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at the UNR Extension Douglas County Office 1325 Waterloo Ln. in Gardnerville.
4-H Douglas, UNR Extension hosts youth 'Bee Bootcamp' Oct. 6-8
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/16/2022 - 8:05amYouth interested in learning more about honey bees and pollinators will love this camp. The fun and hands-on sessions will include topics such as: bee anatomy, bee care, products from the hive, planting for pollinators, honey tasting and processing, other pollinators, and what to look for in a hive inspection.
UNR Extension Master Gardeners of Douglas County host Great Iris Exchange Sept. 7
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/03/2022 - 2:04pmPlease join UNR Extension Douglas County Master Gardeners for The Great Iris Exchange on September 7, 2022 at Heritage Park Community Gardens from 5:30-6:30 pm.
Bring Iris's to swap or just give a way. Don't have any Iris but want some, come on down and grab a few.
How to Divide Iris Workshop - UNR Extension Master Gardener Douglas County
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/11/2022 - 9:39amJoin URN Extension Master Gardener Janice Scott to learn how to dig, divide and plant Iris.
This event is free and open to the public.
Location Dangberg Home Historic Ranch 1450 NV-88, Minden, NV.
For more information or questions contact jessicagardner@unr.edu or 775-782-9960
Plant a Pollinator Garden in a Weekend Workshop
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/08/2022 - 10:32amJoin us for a 4 part workshop on how to Plan and Plant a Pollinator Garden in a weekend. Location: Douglas County Community Center, CVMC Room, Gardnerville.
Saturdays from 10-11 am
September 10 - Garden Planning Basics
September 17 - Butterfly Gardens
September 24 - Hummingbird Gardens
October 1 - General Pollinator Gardens
Sign up for all the classes or just one, it is up to you!
Presented by UNR Extension Master Gardeners Douglas County
Registration is required. Space is limited
UNR Extension Master Gardener info hour happening Monday, classes begin Aug. 4
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/07/2022 - 8:57amUNR Extension Douglas County Master Gardener Volunteer Program is back! On July 13, 2022, from noon to 1 p.m. UNR Extension Douglas County will be holding a question-and-answer session regarding the Master Gardener Volunteer Program.
Plant Walk on the Comstock happening June 12 in Virginia City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/02/2022 - 8:33amTromp the backstreets and open spaces with Evert Broderick and explore everything from native plants typical of the region to the massive influx of introduced plants, weeds and more on Sunday, June 12 as part of Plant Walk on the Comstock in Virginia City.
Healthy Communities meeting to discuss Dayton Nutrition Initiative, Fernley Foundation
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 7:45amHealthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey counties will hosts its monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, 9 a.m. via Zoom. The public meeting includes member updates and introductions, discussion of matters of regional importance to health and wellness, plus presentations by guest speakers.
Northern Nevada outdoor gardening: As the snow flies, plan ahead to spring landscaping
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 12:12pmIn recent weeks, the ground was pliable. The temperature, comfortable and the outside beckoned. The urge to plant was getting hard to resist. Yet resist we must, for this is winter after all. I know the 15-day forecast is unreliable, but I can’t help but check it out, if, for no other reason than to instill a smidgin of common sense into my “I want to plant” brain. Snow is ahead this week.
Northern Nevada outdoor gardening: The Gardener’s New Year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/10/2021 - 12:07pmHappy New Year! Many of us are glad to see the end of 2020 and hope 2021 will be much healthier and more peaceful. The calendar says winter is here, but the temperatures don’t seem to agree. I’m not complaining — sunny winter days in the upper 40s make me happy. Something that does concern me though is the lack of snow.
Carson City’s Year in Review: a look back on 2020 (pandemic free edition)
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 2:46amIt was an eventful year around the Carson City region notwithstanding the limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's some notable stories that were not pandemic related that happened in 2020.
Obituary: Carolyn Lee Davis
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 5:32pmCarolyn Lee Davis passed away November 19, 2020, aged 73. She was a long-time resident of Carson City, where she moved after receiving her Bachelor of Science in Anthropology at Western Oregon University at the age of 53.
Carson City's The Greenhouse Project hosts ribbon cutting of new outdoor classroom at Carson High School
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/11/2020 - 3:22pmOn Friday, the Greenhouse Project held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new outdoor classroom which will be used to host both students from Carson High School as well as community classes on gardening and agriculture.
Outdoor gardening with JoAnne Skelly: Composting pine needles
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/29/2020 - 3:19pmOn our walk today I was commenting to my husband “I can’t believe two pine trees could lose that many needles!” This was after I spent a number of hours raking the needles up from the driveway. My next question was “Can I compost pine needles?”
Northern Nevada gardening with JoAnne Skelly: Still want to plant something? Try indoor herbs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/22/2020 - 9:46amSnow and cold, oh boy! The leaves still remaining on the ground are heavy and soggy, so no raking for a bit. That’s good news. The ground is moist again, so more good news. I got the tools, hoses, sprinklers and patio furniture put away before the storms. We turned off and drained the main sprinklers in time. So far so good.
Northern Nevada gardening with JoAnne Skelly: What to do with leaves
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/08/2020 - 9:45amNext time I write about loving all my wonderful cottonwood trees, would someone please remind me why they call it fall?! For weeks, my husband and I have been raking, blowing, mowing, sweeping and moving leaves every day for hours and we are still not done.
Lyon and Storey County food pantries welcome donations for Thanksgiving side dishes
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 9:40amHealthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ food pantries in Dayton, Yerington and Silver Springs are asking for donations of typical Thanksgiving side dish ingredients.
Northern Nevada outdoor gardening: Time for fall planting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 1:57pmMy friend Kristen and I were discussing that fall is the best time for planting almost everything. Not only are plants on sale at nurseries, the soil is warm and the weather is cool, which is less stressful on newly installed plants.
Northern Nevada outdoor gardening: Freezing temperatures and the irrigation dilemma
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/25/2020 - 8:11amIt’s the annual conundrum. Is it too soon to turn off the irrigation system? With recent nights down to the teens here in Washoe Valley, we turned off the irrigation system and drained it prior to the forthcoming hard freezes. Then we turned off the outside water and drained the hose bibs too. Yet with temperatures last week back in the 60s with low to mid-30s at night, I’m sure I will have to irrigate again soon.