10-Minute University™ is the trademark of short classes on essential gardening information. All presentations are free and each is accompanied by a handout. Oregon State University owns the trademark and Clackamas County Master Gardeners develop and manage the program.

In recent years research has shown that alternatives to “common sense” traditions for planting trees, shrubs, potted flowers and vegetable starts results in quicker growth and healthier plants. This class will share current “best practices” based on recent horticultural research. It begins with tips on when to plant and when to wait, how and whether to amend the soil, special considerations for “clay” soil (and non-clay soils that act like clay). The class will cover how to prepare the plant, how deep and wide to dig the hole, and post-planting care like mulching, staking, watering, fertilizing, and pruning.

Class speaker Sherry Sheng is an Oregon State University Extension Master Gardener who teaches for the award-winning 10-Minute University™ Program. She gardens at home and in a community garden.

This online seminar is free with advanced registration. Even if you cannot attend live, register anyway. A recording link will be sent 2 days after the class. Register here