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AARP Rhode Island Virtual Gardening - Spring '23 Edition
April-June 2023
Organics The series begins with tips on how an organic gardening approach can boost your growing season. Volunteer Shirley Harris hosts the hour. Watch.
AARP Rhode Island Virtual Gardening - Fall '22 Edition
October-November 2022
Seed saving Learn how to make the most of your fall seeds as you plan for spring from URI Master Gardener Bill Baddeley. Watch.
AARP Rhode Island Virtual Gardening - Spring '22 Edition
April 5, 2022
Part 1 URI Master Gardener, Lorraine Lee demonstrates early seed planting. She is welcomed by volunteer Shirley Harris, Watch.
May, 2022
Part 2 Master Gardner Bill Baddeley covers seeds, nursery plants, siting and planning the garden, sunlight, water, nutrients and pH, soil tests, plant protection, and weeding. Watch.
AARP Rhode Island Virtual Gardening - Fall '21 Edition
August 2021
Part 1 In the first of a three-part series, URI Master Gardener, Lorraine Lee demonstrates how to create both basic and advanced naturalistic designs in containers. Watch.
Part 2 Bring nature indoors with a container garden of edible herbs and flowers, traditional houseplants and some homegrown greens. Watch.
Part 3 Create autumn gardens to brighten shorter days, Also, planting spring bulbs in containers. Watch.