Horticulture Learning Opportunities
Online classes via Zoom will be recorded. Go to the Hopkins County Extension Horticulture YouTube page to view recordings of each class.
All in-person workshops will be held at the Hopkins County Extension Service office. Please RSVP at 270-821-3650. Directions here.
Zoom Class Series: Trees Under Threat
Online Zoom Class
12:00 - 1:00 pm
June 16: American Beech & Beech Bark Disease
July 13: American Elm & Dutch Elm Disease
Aug. 11: Eastern Hemlock & Wooly Adelgid
Sept. 15: American Chestnut & Chestnut Blight
RSVP at 270-821-3650 to sign up. and receive a Zoom link.
All About Hydrangeas
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 @ 5:30 pm
Education Center Room C
(Entrance through Door 7)
Hopkins County Extension Office
25 Mahr Park, Madisonville, KY
Learn about the different types of hydrangeas, care, pruning, soil requirements, and common pest/disease issues.
Class size is limited!
RSVP at 270-821-3650 to sign up.
Lunch & Learn: Hardy and Tender Bulbs
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026 @ 12 pm
Education Center Room C
(Entrance through Door 7)
Hopkins County Extension Office
25 Mahr Park Dr, Madisonville, KY
Learn about different types of hardy and tender plant bulbs, how to plant and grow them, and how to properly overwinter them for next year.
Class size is limited!
RSVP at 270-821-3650 to sign up.
Invasive Plant Series
Online Zoom Class
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 @ 12 pm
Learn about the invasive plant species impacting Kentucky.
This session will cover Bush Honeysuckle, Kudzu and Garlic Mustard.
RSVP at 270-821-3650 to sign up and receive a Zoom link.
Invasive Plant Series
Online Zoom Class
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 @ 12 pm
Learn about the invasive plant species impacting Kentucky.
This session will cover Japanese Stiltgrass, Autumn Olive and Chinese Privet.
RSVP at 270-821-3650 to sign up and receive a Zoom link.
Invasive Plant Series
Online Zoom Class
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026 @ 12:00 pm
Learn about the invasive plant species impacting Kentucky.
This session will cover Tree of Heaven, Japanese Knotweed and Oriental Bittersweet.
RSVP at 270-821-3650 to sign up and receive a Zoom link.