Yavapai, Az –A day of gardening advice, live demonstrations & inspiration on Verde Valley Campus Oct. 7
If you’re a novice gardener, a seasoned horticulturist – or anyone with a love of plants looking to level-up their skills – expert speakers, hands-on demonstrations, creative ideas and more await you at Yavapai College’s 2nd Annual Horticulture Symposium, Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Yavapai College’s Verde Valley Campus.
Presented by Yavapai College, in collaboration with the University of Arizona Yavapai County Cooperative Extension and Master Gardeners, the Horticulture Symposium brings expert speakers and our community together to hear new ideas, share practical gardening methods, and inspire anyone with a passion for working with the earth – and lunch is included!
This year’s Horticulture Symposium hosts an impressive array of expert speakers, from botanists to beekeepers to moisture retention experts.
- Terra BIRDS Founder John Taylor will discuss rain and soil cultivation.
- Botanist/Farmer/Artist and Wild Heart Farm owner Kate Watters will present on sustainable flowers and native plants.
- Friends of the Verde River’s Deputy Executive Director Rachel Laura will examine Arizona’s native fireflies.
- Double-T Farm Owner Anita Thompson will describe the dynamics of growing harvesting and selling seed.
- Former YC Viticulture and Enology Director Michael Pierce – now with the UA Yavapai County Cooperative Extension Service – will offer insights on soil moisture retention and plant propagation.
- And Professional Beekeeper Brenda Riley will discuss the challenges of start-up beekeeping.
Sponsored by the Verde River Growers, ACE Hardware and Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds,
the 2nd Annual Horticulture Symposium will be held Friday, October 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Yavapai College Verde Valley Campus. 601 W. Black Hills Drive, Bldg. M, Room 137 in Clarkdale.
Tickets are $50 for the General Public, and $20 for currently enrolled Yavapai College Horticultural Students. For more information, please visit: www.yc.edu/grow
Yavapai College operates seven campuses and centers throughout Yavapai County and offers over 100 degrees and certificates, six baccalaureate degrees, student and community services, and cultural events and activities. To learn more about Yavapai College, visit www.yc.edu.