“DIG DEEPER WITH US” A garden lecture series presented by the OCEMGV POLLINATOR PARADISE #1 of the series MONDAY, JUNE 17 NOON - 1:00 PM FREE GOLD PARK 415 DIMMOCKS MILL RD HILLSBOROUGH Join … Continued
”PIEDMONT PERFORMERS” Hot and dry summers, cold and wet winters, late spring freezes, ice storms, clay soil and Japanese beetles! What is a gardener to do? Don’t throw in the trowel! There are attractive, resilient plants that you can use to create a beautiful garden. Learn about well-behaved trees, shrubs, vines and perennials for sun … Continued
”LOVE THE LAWN” Lawns are smooth, living carpets that add beauty and recreational space to a home. As grass grows, it helps the environment by stabilizing soil and reducing air pollution, noise, heat, dust and glare. Surveys show that an attractive, well-landscaped lawn can even add to a home’s value. By choosing well-adapted grasses and … Continued
“TUCKING YOUR GARDEN BED IN FOR FALL” Join us to review the results from a survey of local Master Gardeners about their top fall activities plus information about how these practices are the foundation of a thriving year-round garden. Two gardeners will share their personal garden interests and how their goals influence their approach to … Continued
”TO PRUNE OR NOT TO PRUNE...THAT IS THE QUESTION” Afraid to prune your roses, azaleas, dogwood, or other plant in your garden? Not afraid but not sure when, how or if to prune? Join the crowd. Most gardeners find pruning the activity they’re least comfortable approaching. But fear not! This session will take away the … Continued
”GROW YOUR OWN SALAD BAR” Searching for ways to add more vegetables to your diet? Why not take advantage of our mild spring weather and grow your own. Staples like lettuce, spinach, broccoli and kale love the cooler weather. Add some new choices like kohlrabi, bok choy or Chinese cabbage and you will have a … Continued