Landscaping, seed planting, and more will be discussed at two programs held by the Washington County Master Gardeners in February for the public. 

Lisa Nunamaker will present “Planting Design 101.” As a designer, artist and educator, Nunamaker is the creator of the company Paper Garden Workshop, a place to learn garden design and landscape graphics. Nunamaker uses her illustration skills to teach these topics to budding designers around the world. She holds degrees in landscape architecture, is registered in the state of Iowa, taught landscape design at Iowa State University for over 12 years and currently serves on the Association of Professional Landscape Designers National Board of Directors. The cost of the workshop is $20, and participants should pre-register by calling 319-653-4811. Or by using the link with this news story. It will be held February 23rd at 1 p.m. at the Washington County Extension Office.

People can discover the basics of seed planting and get a head start on your garden before spring arrives at a workshop on February 25th. Join the Master Gardeners for a Seed Planting Workshop at 2 p.m. at the Washington Public Library. 

The Washington County Master Gardener Training Program is currently accepting new trainees until February 14th. To register, call the Washington County Extension Office at 319-653-4811.