UI Extension, Kootenai County Idaho Master Gardeners

01/20/2026

Not sure where to start with your garden this year? Tired of missing planting windows or losing seed packets? Want a better garden layout?

Check out our NEW community garden class:
Gardening Organization: Take Control of What You Grow
Saturday, February 7, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

You'll learn practical organization strategies to manage your garden, including essential planning and design; discover ways to streamline routines using calendars, task scheduling, and simple systems to keep maintenance manageable.

Learn inventory management for seed storage, tool organization, and supply tracking—saving time and money. Whether you use an app or handwritten notes, you’ll build habits and systems that make your garden space highly functional and enjoyable throughout the season.

Attendees can choose to receive a 5-year garden planner at registration. Take control of your garden -- register now!

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01/15/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to circumstances beyond our control, the community gardening class "Gardening Organization, Take Control of What You Grow" has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 7, at 10:00 a.m.

If you've registered for this class (originally scheduled for Feb. 14) and are unable to attend on the NEW DATE, please reach out to our office at 208-292-2525 OR email: [email protected] to request a full refund.

Registration for this class is still open: https://marketplace.uidaho.edu/C20272_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=5738&SINGLESTORE=true

01/08/2026

We just added FIVE MORE SEATS to the Winter Sowing Class! These won't last long. Register here, now! https://marketplace.uidaho.edu/C20272_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=5734&SINGLESTORE=true

12/10/2025

Ready to grow your best-ever North Idaho garden in 2026? 🌱
Our Growing in Northern Idaho community classes are officially OPEN for registration!

Whether you want to master winter sowing, tame those fruit trees, conquer seed starting, or finally get your garden organized (we see you, chaotic box of seeds), we’ve got a class for it—and for you.

Spots tend to disappear faster than ripe strawberries in July, so hop over and browse the full lineup + register here: 👉 https://marketplace.uidaho.edu/C20272_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=204&SINGLESTORE=true

11/22/2025

Our 2026 Growing in Northern Idaho Class series has been announced. Check out our class offerings, which begin in January! Registration for all classes opens in early December. SAVE THE DATES!! https://mailchi.mp/39efa092ee0b/check-out-our-2026-spring-gardening-classes

10/22/2025

Christmas Cactus? Easter Cactus? Thanksgiving Cactus? Is it even a cactus? Don't miss Holiday Cactus Secrets, this SATURDAY, Oct. 25th. Learn care tips, how to propagate, and identify these beautiful blooms! There's still time to register for Saturday's class!

Holiday Cactus Secrets Brenda Hochhalter, Certified Idaho Master Gardener.   

10/16/2025

Want your Christmas Cactus to bloom this year? Discover what to do for successful blooms at the Holiday Cactus Secrets class! This fun and informative session will cover how to identify different types of cacti, proper care routines, and, most importantly, how to encourage them to bloom and rebloom!

Saturday, October 25, 10 am. Registration details:

Holiday Cactus Secrets Brenda Hochhalter, Certified Idaho Master Gardener.   

10/15/2025

🐿️ “Mr. Squirrel Says, Don’t Miss Out!”
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Get the latest on community gardening classes, seasonal tips, and all things green and growing — straight to your inbox! 🌿

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09/23/2025

🌼✨ Go Wild for Wildflowers! ✨🌼
Bring a burst of color to your yard and support local pollinators with our exclusive wildflower seed mixes from the Idaho Master Gardeners! 🌸🐝
For just a $15 donation, you can choose from:
🌿 Deer-Resistant Wildflower Mix – beauty without the browsing
🌼 Bee Mix – designed to keep pollinators buzzing all season
👉 Each 8-ounce bag covers about 1,000 sq. ft. – perfect for turning your space into a pollinator paradise. And guess what? Fall is the ideal time to sow!

Your purchase helps support the Idaho Master Gardener Program while giving you a stunning, pollinator-friendly, and eco-friendly garden. 🌎💚

📍 Pick up your seeds:
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 9 AM – 3 PM
1250 W. Ironwood Dr., Suite 107, Coeur d’Alene

✨ Don’t wait—supplies are limited, and your garden is calling!

09/15/2025

OUR CONQUERING DAHLIA CLASS IS FULL! Thank you!!
If you would like to be on a waiting list, should an opening become available, please call the UI Extension, Kootenai County, Idaho Master Gardener office at 208-292-2525.

09/10/2025

Dividing and Conquering Dahlias!
Saturday, October 11, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Dahlias are the divas of the garden — bold, beautiful, and guaranteed to steal the show! In this hands-on, beginner-friendly class, Certified Idaho Master Gardener Beckie Williams and a team of seasoned dahlia enthusiasts will walk you through the entire process — from digging and cleaning to dividing and storing your tubers so they’re ready to bloom again next year.

You’ll receive expert tips, practical demonstrations, and the confidence to keep your dahlias thriving from season to season. Plus, every participant will go home with one free, donated dahlia tuber to overwinter and plant next spring — your very own start to a gorgeous dahlia collection!

Location: Idaho Fish & Game Meeting Room - 2885 West Kathleen Avenue, Coeur d'Alene.

LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS

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