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| DeKalb Greenspace Programs | December 15, 2009 @ 5:52am |
Gardening Series 2010 Gardening for Food, Fitness & Fun
Starts on Thursday,January 28th, 2010 with "Building Better Soils & Composting", 7 to 9 pm, 4380 Memorial Dr., Decatur, GA 30032.
First two speakers:
* Walter Reeves WSB radio, speaker and writer will tell you about SOILS.
* Dr. Jim Spotts well known agronomist, master gardener and King of Compost Will share his famous COMPOSTING SECRETS
Please call for brochure of all 7 classes and be sure to register early!
Cost - $10 per class if you pay at door or get all 7 for $50 if you pay in advance through the mail. First 50 registered are guaranteed a seat.
For more information or to request a brochure, please call 404-298-4080. Their website also has the whole brochure for all 7 excellent classes (4 of which are targeted to Vegetable gardeners): www.dekalbextension.com
Class #2 February 2 (Tuesday), from 7 to 8:30 PM
"Basic Vegetable Gardening" how to start and what to grow. Speaker: Bob Westerfield, University of Georgia Home Gardening Specialist.
Class #3 February 16 (Tuesday), from 7 to 8:30 PM
"Growing Specialty Vegetables" - emphasizing crops that are popular in other parts of the world but that will grow well in Georgia.
Class #4 February 23 (Tuesday), from 7 to 8:30 PM
"Identifying and Limiting Common Pests & Diseases of Vegetables" Speaker: Gary Peiffer, DeKalb Extension Agent and Horticulture Manager
Class #5 March 18 (Thursday), from 7 to 8:30 PM
"Roses and Their Care" Speaker: Stan Leacock, a well known local rosarian who cares for roses every day in his business and at his home.
Class #6 April 20 (Tuesday), from 7 to 8:30 PM
"Using Color in the Landscape and Color Trends 2010" Speaker: Tara Dillard, local, well known speaker, designer and garden writer. Tara knows plants and design and she presents her subjects with great wit and enthusiasm.
Class #7 May 18 (Tuesday), from 7 to 8:30 PM
"Tropical Plants to Know and Grow" - There are many wonderful tropical plants that will do well in the Atlanta area with the right conditions and the right kind of care. Speaker: Dr. Bodie Pennisi, University of Georgia, Horticulture Specialist in Griffin, GA. Dr. Pennisi is an expert in her field and she works closely with our Georgia commercial plant producers. |
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