Ready. Set. Grow!

March 29, 2025 / 9:00AM-12:00PM

Coteau Prairie Master Gardeners are pleased to announce their annual spring gardening event Ready. Set. Grow! This is the premiere event of springtime for local gardeners and anyone interested in learning about gardening.
Ready. Set. Grow! will be free for the public to attend on Saturday, March 29, 2025, 9:00 am – noon. Doors will open at 8:30 am. The location is the Codington County Extension Complex in Watertown and attendees are asked to use Entrance B (north entrance off of Kemp Ave).

What to expect:
Meet others interested in gardening and enjoy a schedule of presentations by experts, time to ask questions, and botanical booths on topics such as propagation and DIY tomato cages.
– Listen to expert speakers.
– Learn about and discuss topics at botanical booths.
– Gather practical resources and tools.
– Have a chance to win door prizes!

Presentations:
– “Building soil health: compost, mulch, cover crops, and more.” by Chris Goldade, Small Scale/Urban Ag Technician for the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition.
– “How to garden in raised beds, containers, and other small spaces.” by Dr. Kristen Lang, Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Consumer Horticulture Specialist.
– “How the Conservation District can help you decide what to plant in your yard.” by Deanna Kunkel, District Manager for Codington Conservation District.

Preregistration isn’t necessary for this free event! Follow event updates on Coteau Prairie Master Gardeners’ Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CoteauprairieMG