Gardening in the Black Hills 2025
6 Sessions: February 25 – April 1, 2025
Tuesday evenings 6:30–9:00 p.m.
Pennington County Master Gardeners and the South Dakota State University Extension are offering a series of classes titled “Gardening in the Black Hills”. The series will cover many gardening topics ranging from the basics to more advanced gardening skills. Each subject is taught by a SD Master Gardener, Extension Personnel, or other qualified individual.
Classes will start February 25 and run each Tuesday evening through April 1 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
2025 Schedule
February 25
Soil – Cathie Draine
Simple Hydroponics – Brad Mikkelson
March 4
Compost – Brenda Pates
Selecting Trees and Shrubs – Jeff Hemenway
March 11
Raised Bed Gardening – Janessa Bixel and Lysann Zeller
Seed Starting – Laura Hemenway
March 18
Microgreens – Joanne Engelhaupt
Greenhouse Planning & Operations – John Berglund
March 25
Native Bees & Wasps – Patrick Wagner
Orchids – Leah Rennell
April 1
Greenhouse Design, Construction, and Operation – Peter Wernicke
Greenhouse Gardening...Size Matters! – Janet Wernicke
Schedule is subject to change without notice. Class size is limited to 50.
Registration: $40 for the 6-week series. Includes refreshments and handouts.
Classes will be held at:
SDSU Extension Rapid City Regional Center
711 N Creek Dr. (lower level of former First Interstate Bank by Menards)
Rapid City, SD 57703