Clackamas County Master Gardeners is rolling out a wide range of webinars for this year’s 20^th anniversary edition of 10-Minute University. The spring sessions are now open for enrollment and are free. Those marked with an asterisk (*) count for one hour of metro area Master Gardener continuing education credit.

Can’t attend live? Register for the sessions and you will receive a recorded link two days after the class.

January 28, noon–1 p.m.,  Growing Blueberries*

Everyone knows blueberries are delicious parcels of antioxidants, but how many are aware that blueberry plants can live and bear fruit for decades?

The instructor will share best practices developed through years of research by Oregon State University scientists. This class will cover how to select among different varieties, soil preparation, planting techniques and cultural practices, including fertilizing, watering and pruning. We will also discuss pest and disease problems and how to manage them.

Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0RaD5Ug0R364aS-4AL74fA

February 4, noon–1 p.m.,  Path, Place, Wallpaper*

Explore a new approach to your home landscaping. Learn tips for making outdoor spaces both beautiful and functional. We’ll explain how three elements — path, place, and wallpaper —come together in your home’s landscape. Then, we will guide you through the design process, emphasizing the key factors to consider. This talk will be illustrated with photos of city-scale private gardens.

Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K_qs4r8eRGaMkEmDvztbbw

February 11, noon–1 p.m., Foodscaping*

Many believe vegetables should stay in the backyard, but we disagree. This session introduces a new way to grow vegetables, fruits, ornamental flowers, and shrubs together. You will learn how other gardeners incorporate vegetables and fruits into their landscapes and get ideas for your own foodscape.

Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K8pklHq4RoS1Myc_hyZcWg

February 18, noon–1 p.m.,  Growing Early-Season Vegetables*

Increase your garden’s yield by planting early-season vegetables before warm weather crops like peppers, tomatoes and squash are ready for planting.

This class introduces you to vegetables that grow well in early spring when temperatures are cooler. Instructors will cover soil preparation, planting techniques and seed selection. The main focus will be on adaptations to manage cool air and soil temperatures, garden pests, and potential weather events such as extended rainy periods and early warm spells.

Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yjEvrtVETfSrqz6AubiAVQ

February 25, noon–1 p.m.,  Growing Roses in the Pacific Northwest*

Master using lovely, fragrant roses in your garden. This webinar will cover different types of roses and how to choose the best ones for your garden. Next, we will discuss location, soil preparation, planting, and provide tips for fertilizing, watering, pruning, and pest control.

Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9sIV4877TKuqhhFN_PNfig

March 4, noon–1 p.m., The Best Garden Trees*

Meet beautiful, functional, and resilient trees. Learn about those that can enhance your garden environment and create a lasting legacy for years to come.

Trees provide shade, wind protection, beauty, and vibrant colors. They quietly clean the water and air while providing habitats for many wildlife species. Whether you’re thinking about new plantings or looking to expand your horticultural skills, this session is for you.

This session highlights the top trees for gardens in the Pacific Northwest. These trees are drought-tolerant, resistant to pests and diseases, hardy in USDA Zone 7 or warmer, and provide year-round beauty. We start with rules for selecting and placing trees. Then, we share some global research on tree resilience and climate effects. Next, we explore potential trees for your garden.

Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XefjQPJrT-ie1jCwmyz4Ng

March 11, Noon–1 p.m., Tomato Tips*

The taste of home-grown, vine-ripened fruits makes the tomato America’s favorite garden vegetable. This webinar will share research-based information to enhance your tomato growing and harvest. We will discuss:

• Considerations for selecting the varieties you grow
• Attributes of optimum garden locations
• A checklist for when to plant into the garden
• Soil preparation
• Planting practice
• Tips for growing in containers
• Effective ways to support tomato plants
• Cultural practices including mulching, pruning, watering and fertilizing
• Pest and disease management using Integrated Pest Management

Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Air9V_8GSSu2cX0UnjaV1Q

March 18, noon–1 p.m., Plant This, Not That*

You know the plants — the ones you see everywhere! Challenge the Big Box stores and fill your garden with plants that provide beauty and support diverse ecosystems.

This class will showcase a variety of plants as alternatives, highlighting some native species that address specific garden challenges like privacy, shade, and more.

Go beyond ordinary, cookie-cutter plant choices. You will learn:

• Which popular plants are invasive or toxic to wildlife and humans
• Plants that are better for the environment and give you sustainable solutions for privacy, sloping areas, and shade
• Lists of native and ornamental plants with photos and growing requirements

Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xMkedrMFQAePuhss1vpDiQ

March 25, noon–1 p.m., Dazzling Dahlias*

Dahlias are low-maintenance plants that bloom for extended periods. Their wide variety of colors, sizes, and shapes adds significant visual interest to any garden.

This session covers selecting the right dahlia variety, propagation methods, soil preparation, and planting in containers or gardens. It also covers pruning, watering, and fertilizing to promote healthy plants and abundant blooms, as well as overwintering tubers both in the ground and dug up for storage.

Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4ZyHLRceS7K7-psIjgMvVg