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Collin County Master Gardeners: Edible Gardening 101 - McKinney

Join the Collin County Master Gardeners for Edible Gardening 101. Master Gardeners will be presenting the following topics:

• Garden Planning and Raised Beds

• Soil Preparation

• North Texas Vegetable Gardening Tips

• Weird and Wonderful Edible Plants

During the mid-morning break, please take the opportunity to visit the following demonstration tables: CCMGA Information, Texas Pure Products, Irrigation, Container Gardening, Pollinators, Raised Bed Construction, Insects/Diseases, Berries and Greenhouse Gardening

Farmers Assisting Returning Military - Learn How to Build Raised Wicking Beds - Dallas

Wicking beds are a unique and increasingly popular way to grow vegetables. They are self-contained raised beds with built-in reservoirs that supply water from the bottom up - changing how, and how much, you water your beds. Wicking beds can often be pricey however, we will demonstrate how to build a wicking bed out of repurposed material.

Please register (See website link below). Be sure to bring gloves! 

Trinity Haymarket: Creating Seed Starting Kits and the Benefits of Mycorrhizal Fungi (Wildroot Organics) - Dallas

Dual instruction will cover mycorrhizal fungi, its benefits and applications in gardening, and making your own biodegradable seed starting pot using only organic veggie seeds. Great way to get a kick start on your spring veggie garden.  

Register in advance at 214-202-2163. $10 per adult to cover materials for the class.