Spring Fever 2026 Garden Forums - Online & Live Sessions

Aug 27, 2026

Spring Fever Garden Forums 2026 is a free series of garden-focused educational presentations hosted by North Dakota State University. Participants can join online from home or attend at selected Extension offices across the state, with all sessions delivered live on the internet and recorded for later viewing. Registration is requested and can be completed on the Spring Fever website or through a local Extension office. Topics include flowers and lawns, soil testing, low tunnels, pesticide safety, native trees and shrubs, pruning, beneficial insects, water-wise landscapes, and growing succulents.

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Spring Fever Garden Forums 2026

Online participation and registration

March 23 - Flowers, Lawns and Soil

March 30 - Gardens

April 6 - Trees and Shrubs

April 13 - Special Topics

Training Sites Gardeners may attend the forums at a participating Extension office. Educators will be there to share educational materials and expertise. A list of training sites is available at our website, which is listed below. Registration may be required by a local Extension office. Registration may be done at our website or via phone to your local Extension office. Online Opportunities You can join us online at home. Go to our website and register for online participation. We will send you a link to the forums. Handouts will be posted on the Spring Fever website by 1:00 PM on the date of each forum. Presentations will be recorded and later posted online. Our Website [Go to ag.ndsu.edu/springfever](Go to ag.ndsu.edu/springfever) . County commissions, North Dakota State University and U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, (701) 231-7708, [ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu](ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu). This publication will be made available in alternative formats for people with disabilities upon request, (701) 231-7881. | Mondays & Tuesdays March 23, 24, 30, 31
6:30–8:30 CDT [www.ag.ndsu.edu/](www.ag.ndsu.edu/)[ ](www.ag.ndsu.edu/)springfever | | --- | | | Spring Fever Garden Forums Monday Nights March 23 and 30 April 6 and 13 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. CDT Spring Fever Garden Forums 2026 North Dakota State University is offering a series of forums to help you care for your yard and garden. Live presentations from NDSU will be delivered on the internet. Viewers can ask questions to the speakers. All sessions are free and recorded for future viewing. Viewers can participate at home or at selected Extension offices across the state. See the back panel of this brochure for details. All forums run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. CDT. Registration is requested. Please register at[ag.ndsu.edu/springfever](ag.ndsu.edu/springfever) . March 23 Flowers, Lawns and Soil Hot New Annual Flowers Plus Old Favorites Don Kinzler, Horticulture Educator We will describe hot new annuals perfect for flowerbeds and containers, plus old reliable types that deserve a spot on everyone’s must-plant list. Lawn Fertilization Alan Zuk, Turf Specialist Learn how to develop a fertilization program foryour lawn. Fertilizer timing, fertilizer products and simple calculations will be presented. Soil Testing Made Simple Carrie Knutson, Horticulture Educator Explore the basics of soil testing, including sampling methods, timing and equipment. We will cover local laboratories and how to use the results. March 30 Gardens Are Low Tunnels for Me? Harlene Hatterman-Valenti, Professor Learn the benefits, limitations and economic costs of these season-extending shelters. Pesticides, Labels and Safety, Oh My! Kelly Leo, Ag and Natural Resource Educator We will cover the different types of pesticides, including organic types, followed by a discussion on how to use them effectively. The Best Tasting Vegetable Varieties Tom Kalb, Extension Horticulturist A team of over 1,000 gardeners have grown and identified the best tasting varieties for ND. April 6 Trees and Shrubs Native Trees and Shrubs for ND Todd West, Professor We will highlight key native species and their benefits to your landscape and environment. Ornamental Shrub Pruning Esther McGinnis, Extension Horticulturist Pruning does not have to be scary! Learn the methods and timing for pruning common shrubs. The Old Year Passes, A New One Begins Joe Zeleznik, Extension Forester

FAQs

How can I participate in Spring Fever Garden Forums 2026?

You can join online from home or attend at selected Extension offices across North Dakota. Live presentations are delivered on the internet, and viewers can ask questions to the speakers.

Do I need to register, and when are handouts posted?

Registration is requested. Handouts are posted on the Spring Fever website by 1:00 PM on the date of each forum.

Are the forums free and are recordings available?

All sessions are free. Presentations are recorded and later posted online for future viewing.

Aug 27, 2026

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