Evening "Build a Raised Bed" workshop added!
| It's not early to start planning for your Fall garden or to find a way to make the best out of your garden harvest. Take a look at 8 remaining workshops in our Sustainable Living Series... |
Got Gardening Problems? Get Solutions! |
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Learn about common plant pests and diseases that can cause problems in your garden. Mecklenburg EMGs teach how to properly identify your problem and offer safe, research-based, environmentally friendly management practices.
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Weekend Workshop: Plant Propagation - from Seeds to Cuttings: How to Get Growing | Saturday, 8/1/15
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Propagating plants from seeds, cuttings, or divisions is a gratifying gardening experience plus is saves money! Mecklenburg EMGs discuss the principles of seed sowing - timing, germination requirements, and growing media - and review the fundamentals of propagation like cuttings and layering. Participants get hands-on experience sowing seeds and practice herbaceous and hardwood cuttings.
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Dehydrating | Wednesday, 8/12/15
12:00 pm -2:00 pm
Learn the ancient art of dehydration, one of the oldest forms of food preservation. In this class, you will learn about equipment and tools, dehydration methods for fruits and vegetables, and uses for dehydrated foods.
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EVENING WORKSHOP
Build Your Own Raised Bed | Thursday 8/20/15
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Fall Is for Planting: Get Your Garden Growing |Wednesday, 8/26/15
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Time to plant glorious greens, luscious lettuce, and other healthy vegetables for a holiday harvest. Mecklenburg EMGs teach gardening basics like soil preparation, planting dates, garden layout, harvesting techniques, and the best vegetable selections to enjoy through fall into winter and to serve at your holiday gatherings.
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Cooking with Herbs | Wednesday 10/7/15
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Whether you plant them or pick them up at the grocery store or farmers' market, adding fresh herbs is a quick way to transform ordinary meals into extraordinary meals. Learn herb/spice combinations, compatible foods and quick recipes for creating delicious meals with herbs from the Extension Master Gardener Demonstration Garden.
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Backyard Ecology: Garden Like a Master | Wednesday 10/28/15
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Want an ecologically friendly, beautiful landscape? Learn about attracting pollinators and birds, using native plants, avoiding invasive species, and protecting water quality in your yard. Mecklenburg EMGs discuss eco-friendly gardening techniques, present some of the Southeast's most beautiful native trees, shrubs, grasses, and perennials, and identify invasive garden "bullies" and strategies for controlling them. Program Prerequisite: Get Your Garden Growing class
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Bringing Nature Inside for the Holidays| Monday 11/16/15 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Learn how to make easy, beautiful decorative holiday arrangements with materials from your yard and other inexpensive supplies. Mecklenburg EMGs demonstrate a variety of appealing, attractive designs sure to create a holiday atmosphere in your home.
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