Extension Master Gardener Garden Show

March 21, 2026

9am-3pm in Building 21 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds

Featuring:
- Educational Booths
- Garden Vendors
- Expert Speakers
- Garden Garage Sale
- Garden Art
-Raffle
-Food Trucks
-And more!

Learn more at https://dgemgks.org/

Rain Barrel Work Shop @Garden Show

March 21, 2026

Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners will assemble your own rain barrel following a short public education program. We provide the barrel, the parts, and the know-how. The barrels were donated, emptied of amorphous silica, and rinsed. However, there may be some residue. Collected water is not potable and is recommended for ornamental plantings
The cost of a rain barrel is $35.00. Advance registration and payment are necessary. The fee offsets the costs of the materials and supports EMG educational programming and our garden micro-grant program.
If you would like more information on amorphous silica, please find that information HERE
Register at https://bit.ly/emg-rain-barrels

Soil Health Master Class with Dr. Liz Haney

March 26, 2026

This intensive masterclass will provide an in-depth exploration of the revolutionary Haney Soil Health Test, developed by soil chemist and microbiologist Rich Haney. Unlike traditional soil tests that rely on statistics from labs or single geographic areas, the Haney Test treats each field as a dynamic, living system, examining soil from a holistic and biological perspective rather than the typical physical and chemical approach.
What You'll Learn:
- How the Haney Test uses H3A extraction to assess individual field variables
- Understanding soil health data collection and interpretation
- Real-world applications for improving soil health and farm productivity
- Strategies for implementing soil health practices that rebuild rather than deplete soil function
- How to read and apply test results to make meaningful improvements on your own farm
Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/Soil-Masterclass

Kitchen Sale

March 28, 2026

The 2026 Kitchen Sale will take place from 10am-2pm on Saturday, March 28, 2026 in the Flory Meeting Hall.

The Kitchen Sale is an opportunity for community members to declutter their kitchen of their lightly used and cleaned kitchen supplies! These donations will be sold at $10 and under to the members of the community. Proceeds go toward the Extension Master Food Volunteers and their outreach efforts in Douglas County!

Donations are being accepted at our office March 2-20, 2026
No Knives, please.