Spring Garden Symposium - 2026

SPRING GARDEN SYMPOSIUM - 2026The annual Spring Garden Symposium, sponsored by the UNH Extension Master Gardeners offers workshops, speakers, a book sale, silent auction and networking with other gardeners.  A Premier gardening event Brought to you by UNH Extension Master Gardeners ALL GARDNERS ARE WELCOME! Register Here: https://extension.unh.edu/spring-garden-symposium [https://extension.unh.edu/spring-garden-symposium]  MAIN PRESENTATIONS (In-Person & Live Stream): • The Making of a Public Garden – Jill Nooney (Creator of Bedrock Gardens) • Home Outside: Creating the Landscape You Love – Julie Moir Messervy (Author & Designer) • How to Control Pests & Protect Pollinators at the Same Time – Dr. Aaron Anderson (Xerces Society) WORKSHOPS (In-Person Only) • Forest Health: Pathogens & Solutions • Therapeutic Horticulture: What is It & What are the Benefits • Photography in the Garden • Interpreting Soil Tests • Growing Food for Those in Need • Nature Journaling in the Garden Cost includes access to workshops, 3 main speakers, vendors, refreshments, networking and auction. Speakers will be available for remote viewing via a live stream. Workshops are only available in-person. Lunch is available in the SNHU cafeteria for an additional fee.  The Spring Garden Symposium is perfect for anyone who enjoys gardening and learning ways to do it better. It has a live stream option for the three featured presentations by gardening experts. A silent auction fundraiser for UNH Extension Master Gardeners includes gardening tools, supplies, artwork, experiences and more. Bidding begins at 6:00 pm on March 7 and will close at the end of the symposium. Bidders do not need to be present to “win” an item. All proceeds from the auction support educational and community garden projects conducted by UNH Extension Master Gardener volunteers. MainStreet Bookends of Warner will also be on hand selling garden-related books, including those written by some of the speakers. Book signings will also be available. The Spring Garden Symposium is an important fundraiser for the NH Master Gardener Alumni Association, with proceeds supporting Extension Master Gardener projects across New Hampshire such as educational, community, food pantry and therapy gardens at schools, youth centers, historic museums, nature centers and libraries.