Instructor: Marissa Renz

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Marissa Renz is the owner of Plant Happiness LLC, a garden consultation and design company located in Fort Wayne. After receiving her B.S. in Public Policy, Environmental Affairs, she received training in the Purdue Extension Master Gardener, Master Naturalist, and Urban Agriculture programs.  In 2023, she completed the Oregon State University Professional Permaculture Design Program. In the last decade, Marissa has worked in property management, provided designs and installations for clients, permaculture, community education, and organic market gardening.  Marissa's research of plants and garden design focuses on creating visually appealing outdoor spaces that also operate as balanced and functional ecosystems.


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Classes by this instructor


Birding Your Yard
The bird is the word! Birds are an integral part of any garden or natural space. What steps can we take to invite them into our outdoor spaces? This workshop will offer eco-friendly and sustainable techniques to enhance your bird gardening experience.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, DSB 250
Call of the Wild: The New Role in Home Landscaping
From improved soil quality and water filtration, to providing resources for humans, pollinators, butterflies, and birds, we can harness the growing power of plants in our own backyards. Gain a brief overview of the many benefits of native plants and how we can incorporate them into beautiful gardens, while also creating healthy and functional ecosystems.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, DSB 250
Gardening for Native Pollinators
There are over 4,000 native pollinator species in North America that depend upon our gardens and landscapes for food and resources, just as we depend on them. Gain an overview of our native pollinators and discover techniques that we can use to lure them to work for us in our gardens, while also providing season-appropriate habitats for them in our outdoor spaces.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, DSB 250
Healthy Garden Soil
Dirt is cheap, good soil is priceless. Many ingredients make a healthy garden, but good soil is the most valuable ingredient. This workshop will dig deeper into our Indiana soil, offering eco-friendly tips and tricks to enhance and improve your soil for long-term growth.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025, DSB 250
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, DSB 250
Organic Food Gardening
Home-grown food costs less, is healthier, tastes better and is conveniently closer to home. This session will provide an overview of how you can organically cultivate many commonly grown foods. We will dive into seed starting, irrigation, garden placement and planning, and more.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, DSB 250
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, DSB 250