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UMN Extension Educators present the 6th annual Gardening from the Ground Up series. Free virtual workshops, February 17-21, 2025 from 1:00-2:30 pm each afternoon. This year's theme is Adaptation. Monday, February 17: Embracing climate adaptation: how to prepare for weather whiplash Droughts, floods, and tornados, oh my! How do we embrace climate adaptation to establish resilient gardens? In this session, we’ll cover eight strategies to help prepare your gardens for extreme weather conditions in every growing season. Tuesday, February 18: Non-traditional Lawns Learn how native plants and non-traditional lawns can be utilized in landscapes to combat changing weather patterns, lower maintenance inputs and support local insect populations. Wednesday, February 19: Replacement Trees Recent USDA growing zones have changed how we view tree selection, pest, and disease pressure. In this workshop, you will learn how to make decisions when selecting replacement trees for a changing climate. Thursday, February 20: Planning and maintaining successful food forests Learn how to design a functional and beautiful food forest that balances aesthetic goals, food production, and wildlife support. This session will cover plant selection, layering strategies, soil preparation, and maintenance techniques for creating a productive, sustainable food forest in any space. Friday, February 21: Adapting with Integrated Pest Management During this session you will learn how to use integrated pest management strategies to deal with our ever changing pest pressures. We will focus on both plant and insect pest management.