Landscaping with Native Plants 

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 Coral Huber will discuss:

• Why native plants are important in home landscapes
• Getting started with native plant landscaping
• Starting plants using the winter sowing germination method

Companion Planting: Won't You Be My Neighbor?

 Marlys Hauck-Fenner will discuss:

• If you are going to sink roots...you'll want good neighbors
• The science and the myths of companions in the garden

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Stop (or Slow) the Invasion

Dan Johnson will discuss the identification and management of common invasive plants in the Yankton area.

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Pollinator and Wildlife Friendly Plants

May 9, 2023, at 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm

Join Marlys Hauck-Fenner as she presents gardening tips for attracting birds, bees, and butterflies.

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Pest Control

June 13, 2023, at 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm

 Shann Doerr will discuss getting rid of the garden's unwanted visitors by:

• Luring
• Trapping
• Deterring

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Water Conservation

July 11, 2023, at 10:00 am and 6:00 pm 

Diana Klassy will discuss how you can minimize your garden's water use by:

• Setting up and using rain barrels
• Using drip irrigation and timers
• Planting rain gardens

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Food Forests

August 8, 2023, at 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm

Marlys Hauck-Fenner will discuss:

• Design and planning
• Plant selection
• Tending the garden

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Composting 

September 12, 2023, at 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm

Hear from master gardeners Mary Milroy and Karen Weisler as they discuss the ins and outs of home composting.

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Delaying Garden Clean-Up

October 9, 2023, at 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm

End The Season With Us As Lael Abelmann discusses:

• When and where to mulch
• How to benefit overwintering insects
• What to do with dead and diseased plants
• Protecting young trees

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Contact

Yankton Community Library 
515 Walnut Street
Yankton, South Dakota 57078
Telephone: 605-668-5275
Fax: 605-668-5277

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