Garden Scouting Sessions at the LMC Hoop House
Schedule
Thu Aug 06 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
125 Veterans Blvd | South Haven, MI
About this Event
Are your tomatoes looking stressed? Seeing spots on leaves you can’t identify? Wondering what’s eating your cucumbers, why your peppers aren’t producing, or whether that mystery plant is a W**d or something beneficial?
If you’ve ever walked through your garden asking, “What’s going on here?” — these sessions are for you.
Join MSU Extension educator Cheyenne Sloan for a hands-on series designed to help home gardeners become better observers, troubleshoot common garden problems, and grow with more confidence throughout the season.
Hosted inside the Lake Michigan College South Haven Campus hoop house, these interactive scouting sessions will walk participants through real examples of pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, weeds, environmental stress, and healthy plant growth across a wide variety of crops including tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, melons, lettuces, herbs, and more.
Each session will include:
• A guided scouting walk through the hoop house
• Identification of common pests, diseases, weeds, and environmental stress symptoms
• Practical garden observation and monitoring techniques
• Open Q&A with Cheyenne
• Opportunities to discuss garden challenges with fellow gardeners
Participants are encouraged to bring photos or samples from their own gardens for discussion and identification assistance during the session.
Whether you are brand new to gardening or have years of experience, these sessions are designed to help you become a more confident and observant gardener.
Meet Your Instrcutor - Cheyenne Sloan!
Cheyenne Sloan is your new favorite gardening instructor. With a master’s degree in Soil Science from Washington State University and dual bachelor’s degrees in Horticulture and Crop & Soil Science from Michigan State University, she combines deep scientific knowledge with an approachable, engaging teaching style that keeps growers, gardeners, and homeowners coming back for more.
Whether she’s explaining soil pH, scouting for pests, growing blueberries, or why your tomatoes are being dramatic again, Cheyenne’s classes are filled with practical advice, real-world experience, and hands-on learning that makes even complicated topics easy to understand.
Event Details
Session Dates
• Thursday, June 25
• Thursday, July 16
• Thursday, August 6
Time
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Meeting Location
Lake Michigan College – South Haven Campus Hoop House
125 Veterans Blvd, South Haven, MI 49090
Meet in front of the Hoop House on the east side of the campus building
Cost
$15 per session
Where is it happening?
125 Veterans Blvd, 125 Veterans Boulevard, South Haven, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 17.85
