Spring is just around the corner, and North Dakota State University Extension looks to help prepare gardeners for the year ahead.

NDSU Extension will hold the annual Spring Fever Garden Forums on Monday nights from Monday, March 23, to April 13. The online sessions run from 6:30- 8:30 p.m. and are free at most sites. Gardeners can watch online at home or at watch parties hosted by participating NDSU Extension county offices.

The first night’s topics will include new annual flowers, lawn fertilization and backyard soil testing. Subsequent classes will cover conserving water, pruning shrubs, growing succulents, landscaping with native plants, using beneficial insects, growing gourmet vegetables and more.

This is the 13th year that NDSU Extension has offered these classes. Historically, more than 600 gardeners attend each night.

“This is the biggest educational event for gardeners in our region,” said Tom Kalb, NDSU Extension horticulturist. “Gardeners love the quality of the presentations and the opportunity to ask their questions to the experts.”

Several NDSU Extension county offices will host watch parties in their counties. Free seeds and bulbs will be provided at these sites.

Whether watching with fellow gardeners or independently at home, gardeners of any skill level are welcome to join. Participants can type in their questions to the speakers. Registration is requested.

Registration, as well as additional recordings and information, is available at ndsu.ag/springfever26.