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Class

Advanced Soils: Organic Soil Amendments and Calculating Fertilizer Rates and Soil Testing as a Landscape Management Tool -- Special handouts will be given out in class.
CMG Program Overview: Planting Gardens, Growing People
Deciduous Trees and Shrubs for Front Range Landscapes -- Handouts will be given out in class.
Diagnosing Tree Disorders
Entomology
Evergreen Trees and Shrubs for Front Range Landscapes -- Handouts will be given out in class.
Herbaceous Plants
How Plants Grow
Identifying Insects
Identifying Trees and Shrubs
Irrigation Management
Lawn Care - Turfgrass Management
Native Plants
Plant Health Care and the Diagnostic Process
Plant Pathology
Pruning
Small Fruits
Soils, Fertilizers, and Soil Amendments
Tree Fruit
Tree Planting
Vegetable
Water Wise Landscape Design
Weed Management

Index

#001, Index to On-Line Yard and Garden Publications - Revised January 2011
#002, CMG GardenNotes by Number - Revised January 2011

010 - CMG Program Overview: Planting Gardens, Growing People

#010, References and Study Questions: The Colorado Master Gardener Program - Revised January 2012
#011, Learning - Revised January 2012
#013, VMS (On-Line Volunteer Management System) -Revised January 2012
#014, Colorado Master Gardener Program - Revised January 2012
#015, Communications - Revised January 2012
#017, Listening Habits Evaluation - Revised January 2012
#018, Using Copyright Materials - Revised January 2012
#019, Homework: The CMG Program - Revised January 2012

100 - Diagnostics

#100, References and Study Questions: PHC and the Diagnostic Process - Revised December 2011
#101, IPM: Plant Health Care - Revised June 2011
#102, Diagnosing Tree Disorders - Revised June 2011
#103, Diagnosing Root and Soil Disorders on Landscape Trees - Revised December 2011
#104, Lab worksheet: Step 2 in Diagnostic Process - Minor Revisions August 2010
#105, Homework: PHC and the Diagnostic Process - Revised Sept. 2009
#106, Worksheet: Root Spread of Trees - Revised Sept. 2009
#107, Homework: Diagnosing Abiotic Tree Disorders - Revised Sept. 2009
#118, Worksheet: Diagnosing Insects and Diseases of Tree - Revised Sept. 2009
#109, Worksheet: Pest Management Options - Revised Sept. 2009
#110, Homework: Diagnosing Insects and Diseases of Trees: Ips and MPB - Revised Sept. 2009

Diagnosing Tree Disorders

#100, References and Study Questions: PHC and the Diagnostic Process- Revised December 2011

#101, References and Study Questions: PHC and the Diagnostic Process- Revised June 2011

#102, Diagnosing Tree Disorders - Revised June 2011

#103, Diagnosing Root and Soil Disorders on Landscape Trees - Revised December 2011

#106, Worksheet: Root Spread of Trees - Revised Sept. 2009

#107, Homework: Diagnosing Abiotic Tree Disorders - Revised Sept. 2009

#108, Worksheet: Diagnosing Insects and Diseases of Trees - Revised Sept. 2009

#109, Worksheet: Pest Management Options - Revised Sept. 2009

#110, Homework: Diagnosing Insects and Diseases of Trees: Ips and MPB - Revised Sept. 2009

Plant Health Care and The Diagnostic Process

#100, References and Study Questions: PHC and the Diagnostic Process - Revised December 2011

#101, IPM: Plant Health Care - Revised June 2011

#102, Diagnosing Tree Disorders - Revised June 2011

#104, Lab worksheet: Step 2 in Diagnostic Process - Minor Revisions August 2010

#105, Homework: PHC and the Diagnostic Process - Revised Sept. 2009

120 - How Plant Grow (Botany)

#120, References and Study Question: How Plants Grow - Revised December 2010, Minor Revisions December 2011
#121, Horticultural Classification Terms - Revised December 2009, Minor Revisions December 2011
#122, Taxonomic Classification - Revised January 2011, Minor Revisions December 2011
#131, Plant Structures: Cells, Tissues and Structures - Revised December 2009, Minor Revisions December 2011
#132, Plant Structures: Roots - Revised August 2010, Minor Revisions December 2011
#133, Plant Structures: Stems - Revised November 2010, Minor Revisions December 2011
#134, Plant Structures: Leaves - Revised November 2010, Minor Revisions December 2011
#135, Plant Structures: Flowers - Revised August 2010, Minor Revisions December 2011
#136, Plant Structures: Fruit - Revised November 2010, Minor Revisions December 2011
#137, Plant Structures: Seeds - Revised August 2010, Minor Revisions December 2011
#141, Plant Physiology: Photosynthesis, Respiration and Transpiration - Revised August 2010, Minor Revisions December 2011
#142, Plant Growth Factors: Light - Revised August 2010, Minor Revisions December 2011
#143, Plant Growth Factors: Temperature - Revised December 2011
#144, Plant Growth Factors: Water - Revised August 2010, Minor Revisions December 2011
#145, Plant Growth Factors: Plant Hormones - Revised August 2010, Minor Revisions December 2011
#146, Worksheet: Plant Structures - Revised June 2007
#147, Homework: How Plants Grow - New Dec. 2007

150 - Identifying Trees and Shrubs

#122, Taxonomic Classification - Revised January 2011, Minor revisions December 2011
#150, References and Review Questions: Identifying Trees and Shrubs - August 2010, Minor revisions December 2011
#151, Identifying Trees and Shrubs - Revised August 2010, Minor revisions December 2011
#152, Identifying Conifers - Revised August 2010, Minor revisions December 2011
#153, Identifying Broadleaf Flowering Trees and Shrubs - Revised August 2010, Minor revisions December 2011
#154, Worksheet: Identifying Conifers - March 2009
#155, Worksheet: Identifying Broadleaf Flowering Trees and Shrubs - March 2009

210 - Soils Fertilizers and Soil Amendments

#210, References and Review Questions: Soils, Fertilizers and Soil Amendments - Revised December 2009, minor revisions December 2011
#211, Introduction to Soil - Revised December 2009, minor revisions December 2011
#212, The Living Soil - Revised December 2009, minor revisions December 2011
#213, Managing Soil Tilth - Revised December 2010, minor revisions December 2011
#214, Estimating Soil Texture - Revised August 2010, minor revisions December 2011
#215, Soil Compaction - Revised July 2010, minor revisions December 2011
#218, Earthworms - Revised December 2009, minor revisions December 2011
#219, Soil Drainage - Revised July 2010, minor revisions December 2011
#221, Soil Tests - Revised August 2010, minor revisions December 2011
#222, Soil pH - Revised December 2011
#223, Iron Chlorosis - Revised April 2011
#224, Saline Soils - Revised July 2010, minor revisions December 2011
#231, Plant Nutrition - Revised December 2009, minor revisions December 2011
#232, Understanding Fertilizers - Revised December 2009, minor revisions December 2011
#233, Calculating Fertilizer Rates - Revised December 2009, minor revisions December 2011
#234, Organic Fertilizers - Revised December 2009, minor revisions December 2011
#241, Soil Amendments - Revised November 2010, minor revisions December 2011
#242, Using Manure - Revised December 2009, minor revisions December 2011
#243, Using Compost - Revised December 2010, minor revisions December 2011
#244, Cover Crops and Green Manure Crops - Revised December 2009, minor revisions December 2011
#245, Mulching with Wood/Bark Chips, Grass Clippings, and Rock - Revised December 2009, minor revisions December 2011
#246, Making Compost, New December 2011
#251, Asking Effective Questions About Soils - Revised December 2009
#252, Worksheet: Soil Texture - Revised Nov. 2008
#253, Homework: Soils, Fertilizers and Soil Amendments - Revised Nov. 2008

260 - Irrigation Management

260, Reference and Review Questions: Irrigation Management - Revised January 2012
261, Colorado's Water Situation - Minor revisions January 2012
262, Water Movement Through the Landscape - Minor revisions January 2012
263, Understanding Irrigation Management Factors - Minor revisions January 2012
264, Irrigation Equipment - Minor revisions January 2012
265, Methods to Schedule Home Lawn Irrigation - Minor revisions January 2012
266, Converting Inches to Minutes - Minor revisions January 2012
267, Watering Efficiently - Minor revisions January 2012
268, Worksheet: Home Lawn Irrigation Check-Up - Minor revisions January 2012

310 - Identifying Insects

#310, Identifying Insects: References and Study Questions - Revised Dec. 2009, Minor revisions December 2011
#311, Taxonomy of Arthropods (Insects and Insect Relatives) - Revised Dec. 2009, Minor revisions December 2011
#312, Insect Anatomy and Growth - Revised December 2011
#313, Insect Orders - Revised December 2011
#314, Key 1 – Common Garden Insects - Revised December 2011
#315, Key 2 Insect Orders - Revised December 2011
#316, Worksheet: Identifying Insects - Revised December 2009
#317, Homework: Identifying Insects - Revised December 2009

330 - Plant Pathology

#330, References and Study Question: Plant Pathology - November 2008
#331, Plant Pathology - Revised December 2011
#332, Homework: Plant Pathology - November 2008

350 - Weed Management

#350, References and Study Questions: Weed Management - Revised December 2010
#351, Weed Management - Revised December 2011
#352, Weed Identification - Revised December 2011
#353, Weeds Associated with Specific Environments and Cultural Conditions - November 2007
#354, Worksheet: Weed Life Cycles - November 2007
#355, Worksheet: Weed Management - November 2007
#356, Homework: Weed Management - November 2007

410 - Water Wise Landscape Design

#410, References and Review Questions: Water Wise Landscape Design - Revised January 2012
#411, Water Wise Landscape Design: Design Steps, Revised January 2012
#412, Water Wise Landscape Design: Selecting Turf Options - Revised January 2012
#413, Water Wise Landscape Design: Design Principles - Revised January 2012
#414, Worksheet: Water Wise Landscape Design - March 2008
#415, Homework: Water Wise Landscape Design - March 2008

510 - Herbaceous Plants

#510, References and Review Questions: Herbaceous Plants - Revised January 2012
#511, Colorado Plant Ecosystems - July 2010
#512, Herbaceous Plants: Right Plant, Right Place - Revised January 2012
#513, Worksheet: Herbaceous Plants Activity - December 2007
#514, Homework: Herbaceous Plants - Revised December 2010

550 - Lawn Care

#550, Reference and Review Questions: Turfgrass Management - Revised January 2012
#551, Basic Turf Management Principles -Revised January 2012
#552, Broadleaf Weed Control in Lawns - December 2010
#553, Dog Urine Damage on Lawns: Causes, Cures, and Prevention - December 2010
#554, Earthworms and Nightcrawlers in the Home Lawn - December 2010
#561, Turfgrass Species Selection Guidelines -Revised January 2012
#562, Best Turf Varieties - December 2010
#563, Hybrid (Kentucky X Texas) Bluegrass - December 2010
#564, Fine Fescues for Lawns - December 2010
#565, Buffalograss Lawns -Revised January 2012
#566, Sources of Grass Seed, Sod, and Plugs for Colorado Lawns - December 2010

570 - Native Plants

#570, Study Questions: Native Plants - Revised Dec. 2003
#571, Native Grasses - Revised Feb. 2009
#572, Native Plant Reference - Revised Feb. 2009
#573. Native Plant Vendors - New, Feb. 2009

610 - Pruning

#610, References and Study Questions: Pruning - Revised December 2011
#611, Tree Growth and Decay - Revised December 2011
#612, Developing Strong Branch Unions - Revised November 2010, Minor revisions December 2011
#613, Pruning Cuts - Revised November 2010, Minor revisions December 2011
#614, Structural Training of Young Shade Trees - Revised November 2010, Minor revisions December 2011
#615, Structural Training Summary - Revised July 2009
#616, Pruning Mature Shade Trees - Revised November 2010, Minor revisions December 2011
#617, Structural Pruning on Maturing Trees - Revised November 2010, Minor revisions December 2011
#618, Pruning Evergreens - Revised August 2010, Minor revisions December 2011
#619, Pruning Flowering Shrubs - Revised December 2011
#620, Homework-Pruning - Revised November 2010

630 - Tree Planting: Right Plant Right Place

#630, References and Study Questions: Tree Planting - Revised December 2011
#631, Tree Placement: Right Plant, Right Place - Revised September 2008, Minor revisions December 2011
#632, Tree Selection: Right Plant, Right Place - Revised December 2011
#633, The Science of Planting Trees - Revised December 2011
#634, Tree Staking and Underground Stabilization - Revised December 2011
#635, Care of Recently Planted Trees - Revised December 2011
#636, Tree Planting Steps - Revised September 2009
#637, Homework: Tree Planting - Revised September 2009

650- Tree Care

#652, Tree Preservation: Preventing Construction Damage - New July 2009

710 - Vegetables

#710, References and Study Questions: Vegetables - Revised January 2012
#711, Vegetable Garden: Soil Management and Fertilization - Revised January 2012
#712, Sample Vegetable Garden Seed Catalogs - Revised January 2012
#713, Block Style Layout in Raised Bed Vegetable Gardens - Revised January 2012
#714, Irrigating the Vegetable Garden -Revised January 2012
#715, Mulches for the Vegetable Garden - Revised January 2012
#716, Water Conservation in the Vegetable Garden - Revised January 2012
#717, Growing Tomatoes - Revised January 2012
#718, Early Blight of Tomato - Revised January 2012
#719, Vegetable Garden Hints - Revised January 2012
#720, Vegetable Planting Guide -Revised January 2012
#721, Sample Planting Guide for Raised-Bed Garden - Revised January 2012
#722, Frost Protection and Extending the Growing Season - Revised January 2012
#723, Growing Vegetable in a Hobby Greenhouse -Revised January 2012
#724, Vegetable Gardening in Containers - Revised January 2012

Climate Summaries with Frost Dates

#741, Climate Summary: Boulder and Longmont - Revised for 2009

#742, Climate Summary: Castle Rock, Littleton and Parker - Revised for 2009

#743, Climate Summary: Colorado Springs - Revised for 2009

#744, Climate Summary: Dillon - Revised for 2009

#745, Climate Summary: Eagle and Glenwood Springs - Revised for 2009

#746, Climate Summary: Fort Collins, Greeley and Estes Park - Revised for 2009

#747, Climate Summary: Gunnison - Revised for 2009

#748, Climate Summary: Northeast Colorado - Revised for 2009

#749, Climate Summary: Northwest Colorado - Revised for 2009

#750, Climate Summary: Southwest Colorado - Revised for 2009

#751, Climate Summary: Pueblo - Revised for 2009

#752, Climate Summary: Salida and Buena Vista - Revised for 2009

#753, Climate Summary: Norwood and Telluride - Revised for 2009

#754, Climate Summary: San Luis Valley - Revised for 2009

#755, Climate Summary: Canon City - Revised for 2009

760 - Small Fruits

#761, Growing Blackberries in the Home Garden - Revised January 2012
#763, Growing Grapes in the Home Garden - Revised January 2012
#760, Growing Raspberries in the Home Garden - Revised January 2012
#762, Growing Strawberries in the Home Garden - Revised January 2012

#760, Reference and Study Questions: Small Fruits - Revised January 2012

770 - Tree Fruit

#771, Growing Tree Fruit in the Home Garden - Revised January 2012

#770, References and Study Questions: Tree Fruits - Revised January 2012

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