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Free Class: Growing Milkweed
October 23, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free
Tuesday, October 23rd at 10am – Neil Schmidt presents the second in a long line of “Growing Milkweed” classes!
Have you ever wanted to grow milkweed for monarchs but didn’t know where to start? Milkweed species can range from very easy to very difficult to grow. This class will give you everything you need to know to start raising milkweed and monarchs. The milkweed patch is a hub of diversity and life, discover all the insects and other critters that call it home as well as tricks for seed germination, transplanting and proper watering.
Neil is T.N.G.’s own Education Coordinator, Information Specialist and wildflower expert. His time working at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center has given him experience growing and propagating numerous native milkweed species.