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Mar 23, 2026, 6:30 - 8:30 pm CT

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Add to Calendar 2026-03-23 18:30:00 2026-03-23 20:30:00 Spring Fever Garden Forums Options to AttendRegister to receive handouts and updates. Register to Attend Online at Home Register to Attend at NDSU Extension County Office or other location (see list below) Skip registration - no handouts or updates will be sent. Doors open at 6:25 PM on Monday nights.After clicking Join below, click the blue "Launch Meeting" button Join Webinar Local or Online NDSU Agriculture no-reply@ndsu.edu America/Chicago public

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ADAMS COUNTY

Hettinger Research Extension Center - 102 Hwy 12W, Hettinger
Contact person: Aspen Lenning or 701-567-2735

BURKE COUNTY

Burke County Courthouse, Community Room - 103 Main St., Bowbells
Contact person: Dan Folske or 701-377-2927

BURLEIGH COUNTY

Veteran’s Memorial Public Library - 515 N 5th St, Bismarck
Contact person: Kelsey Deckert or 701-221-6865

CAVALIER COUNTY

North Meeting Room, Cavalier County Courthouse – 901 3rd St., Langdon
Registration is required
Contact person: Jane Hayen or 701-256-2560

EDDY COUNTY

NDSU Extension Conference Room - 205 3rd St. SE, New Rockford
Contact person: Michelle Gilley or 701-947-2454

FOSTER COUNTY

Carrington City Library, Community Room - 87 8th Ave. N, Carrington
Contact person: Jeff Gale or 701-652-2581

LA MOURE COUNTY

LaMoure County Courthouse, 202 4th Ave. NE, LaMoure
Contact person: Julianne Racine or 701-883-6080

OLIVER COUNTY

Oliver County Courthouse, 115 Main St., Center.
Contact person: Rick Schmidt or 701-794-8748

STARK-BILLINGS COUNTIES

Stark County Family & Ag Resource Campus, Dakota Room, Door C. 2680 Empire Rd., Dickinson
Contact person: Kurt Froelich or 701-456-7665. Registration is encouraged.

WALSH COUNTY

Walsh County Extension Office Community Room, 101 County Road 12B, Park River
Contact person: Bailey Schroeder or 701-284-6624

WARD COUNTY

North Central Research Extension Center, 5400 US-83, Minot
Contact person: Emily How or 701-857-6444
Registration is requested.

WILLIAMS COUNTY

Williams County Highway Complex Conference Room, 5246 141st Ave NW, Williston
Contact person: Kelly Leo or 701-577-4595

If you have any questions, please contact Tom Kalb or your local NDSU Extension County office

Agenda

**Forum I (March 23, 2026):** **Flowers, Lawns and Soil**
NDSU Speaker	Topic	Description
Don Kinzler, Horticulture Educator	Hot New Annual Flowers Plus Old Favorites	We will describe hot new annuals perfect for flowerbeds and containers, plus old reliable types that deserve a spot on everyone’s must-plant list.
Alan Zuk, Turf Specialist	Lawn Fertilization	Learn how to develop a fertilization program for your lawn. Fertilizer timing, fertilizer products and simple calculations will be presented.
Carrie Knutson, Horticulture Educator	Soil Testing Made Simple	Explore the basics of soil testing, including sampling methods, timing and equipment. We will cover local laboratories and how to use the results.

**Forum II (March 30, 2026):** **Gardens**
Speaker	Topic	Description
Harlene Hatterman-Valenti, Professor	Are Low Tunnels for Me?	Learn the benefits, limitations and economic costs of these season-extending shelters.
Kelly Leo, Ag and Natural Resource Educator	Pesticides, Labels and Safety, Oh My!	We will cover the different types of pesticides, including organic types, followed by a discussion on how to use them effectively.
Tom Kalb, Extension Horticulturist	The Best Tasting Vegetable Varieties	A team of over 1,000 gardeners have grown and identified the best tasting varieties for ND.

**Forum III (April 6, 2026):** **Trees and Shrubs**
Speaker	Topic	Description
Todd West, Professor	Native Trees and Shrubs for ND	We will highlight key native species and their benefits to your landscape and environment.
Esther McGinnis, Extension Horticulturist	Ornamental Shrub Pruning	Pruning does not have to be scary! Learn the methods and timing for pruning common shrubs.
Joe Zeleznik, Extension Forester	The Old Year Passes, A New One Begins	From insects to fungi to challenging weather, we will look back at common tree pests of 2025 and look forward to what we may expect in 2026.

**Forum IV (April 13, 2026): Special Topics**
Speaker	Topic	Description
Jan Knodel, Extension Entomologist	Garden Heroes: Beneficial Insects	We’ll highlight beneficial insects that naturally control garden pests. Learn how to identify and support these allies in your garden.
Emily How, Horticulture Educator	Be Water-wise	This is a landscape design focused on building functional gardens with minimal water usage. Learn how to create an environmentally savvy, low-maintenance landscape that looks great.
Kelsey Deckert, Horticulture Educator	Growing Succulents	Do you worry that you don’t have a green thumb? We will teach you how to grow foolproof succulents.

Contact Information

Tom Kalb

tom.kalb@ndsu.edu

701-877-2585

Requests for accommodations related to disability should be made to the event contact person at least two weeks in advance of the event.

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