Horticulture Night set for Thursday, July 26

The 42nd annual Horticulture Night is set for July 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center (WCROC) Horticulture Display Garden in Morris.

It is free and open to everyone. Following is a list of events:

Garden Tours

5:45 and 7:15 p.m. Annuals! What’s New and Good for Me? – Mike Holland

Demonstration Tent A:

South side of garden

5 and 7:15 p.m. A Fresh and Healthy Cooking Demonstration – Tony Nemmers

6:30 and 8 p.m. Containers for all Seasons – Carrie LiBaire

5:45 p.m. (and 8 p.m. in Tent C) Successful Gardening Tips for Vine Crops – Audrey Lesmeister

Demonstration Tent B:

North side of garden

5 and 6:30 p.m. Emerald Ash Borer: It’s not here yet, but let’s plant for it – John Ball

7:15 p.m. Digested Dairy Manure as Part of a Plant’s Diet – Bert Swanson

5:45 and 8 p.m. Garden Weed Control Without Chemicals – Larry Zilliox

Demonstration Tent C

5:45 and 7:15 p.m. Sustainable Landscaping With Grasses – Mary Meyer

8 p.m. (and 5:45 p.m. in Tent A) Successful Gardening Tips for Vine Crops – Audrey Lesmeister

5 and 6:30 p.m. Tried and True Perennial Flowers – Neil Anderson

Hands-on Family Activities

Ongoing from 5 to 8 p.m. Farm-to-Table Tour (near Children’s Garden)

Special Activities

5 to 9 p.m. Vendor and trade show booths

5:45 and 7:15 p.m. Farm Tour (meet south of registration area)

7 p.m. Tri-State Band

Food Booths

Kiwanis Booth

4-H Food Booth

The WCROC Horticulture Gardens are used for research and education as well as to showcase displays that inspire gardeners. Assistants of Horticulture Night include the Master Gardeners, numerous volunteers, WCROC faculty and staff, extension educators and 4-H groups.

The WCROC is located one mile east of Morris on Highway 329.

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