

Benton County
Master Gardener Association
Insights Into Gardening 2026 Class Handouts
To view each handout, click on the underlined topic. Not all speakers have submitted handouts.
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Food Forests: A Fun Way to Increase Habitat and Yield - Marisha Auerbach
Drought-Tolerant Shrubs for Year-Round Interest - Neil Bell.
Growing Succulents in the PNW, a Fearless Approach - Loree Bohl
Beyond the Ground: How Container Gardens Outsmart Soil, Space and Pets - Brenda Bye, with Christine Welsch
The Hidden Life of Roses: How Roses Think and Grow - Jean Chapin.
Design a “Pretty Garden” That Deer Avoid - Kathy Clark not available
Stop the Runoff: Build a Beautiful Rain Garden - Jeff Cope
What the New USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map Can and Can’t Tell You - Chris Daly
Sourcing Plants That Thrive in a Changing Climate - Tom Kaye
(Note: only P2 was the handout. P1 was a survey that everyone got in their
program booklet)
Maximize Biodiversity in Your Garden - Gail Langellotto
Growing Dahlias in the Willamette Valley - Erin McMullin not available
Regional Roots: Native Alternatives to Popular Plants - Darren Morgan
Seeds of Surprise: New Vegetables from OSU - Jim Myers not available
Intruder Alert: Early Detection of Invasive Species - Ebba Peterson
Dueling Diggers, Deer, and Turkeys - Dana Sanchez
Growing Raspberries in the Home Garden - Joleen Schilling not available?