7:15-7:30 pm Optional early login

7:30-7:45 pm Actual start at 7:30 pm with announcements

7:45-8:45 pm Great Plants Start with Great Soil

MSU Extension Educator Jaden Gimondo will talk about soil, what it is, how Michigan soils were formed, what a soil horizon is, and what factors influence the makeup of our soils. This presentation will explain soil pH, why it is important to gardeners, and how it affects plants. Jaden will explore how you can test your soil pH or send soil samples to a lab for testing. She will also cover how to modify soil pH so that plants can grow their best!

Jaden Gimondo received her bachelor’s degree in Horticulture at Oklahoma State University and holds a master's degree in Horticulture from Iowa State University where she focused on organic fertilizer use in containerized herb production. She brings commercial greenhouse crop production experience to MSU with interests in nutrient management, biological control, and greenhouse technology. Based out of Tollgate in Novi, Jaden provides support to the SE Michigan commercial greenhouse floriculture industry.

Zoom details sent to members in email this morning.