Gardening

Iris and daylilies are easy to grow and delightful to look at. Talk with the experts to get tips on the best ways to maximize growth and blooming of these colorful flowers at the sale.

The class will consist of wild plant identification walks through the natural habitats of the area. Emphasis will be placed on physical plant characteristics, edible plant parts, proper plant preparation and available season of harvest. Some poisonous wild plants will also be covered since these often grow right with the edible ones. Come join us as we explore the world of edible wild plants and expand your diet to include these nutritious wild resources.

Participants need to bring their own drinking water, folding chair, pen/notebook for taking notes. Cost is $50. Registration information on website.

Redenta's will host a free fall vegetable class in both stores. Learn all you need to know to have a beautiful and plentiful fall garden. Receive 10% off anything in the store that day if you attend the class.

BRIT partners with Texas AgriLife to discover the world of herbs. Learn the rich history of herbs along with their medicinal uses, how to grow/cultivate and how to personalize favorites for daily use. During the hands-on portion of the class, participants will create their own customized infused oil blends and decant into a decorative amphora bottle to take home. Cost: $50.00 per person; $45.00 per member (refreshments included). Pre-registration required.

A look at some of the botanical illustrations from the BRIT library collection. The presentation will examine the history of printing, the development of botanical illustration and how they combined to produce the works of art that we have available to enjoy. Program will be presented by librarian Gary Jennings.

A look at the history and evolution of art and botanical science from the first century AD through the life of Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759–1840), one of the greatest botanical illustrators and flower painters of all time. Filled with incredible visuals and delivered in an exciting lecture style format, this program will be of interest to history, art and science lovers. Free.

Two-day class Sept.15 and Sept. 22. Complete the course - learn the skills, gain the knowledge and be encouraged. Community Service - volunteer 8 hours within the program (generally at the garden where your class was hosted). COST: $30 per person (Must register and pay in advance by going to
http://northtexasvegetablegardeners.com/index.php/citizen-gardener/clas…,
click on the 'buy now' utton, and complete the process to reserve

Tired of mucking around in 'clay gumbo' or hardpan soil when you're trying to plant? Learn about Plano soils and how to improve soil fertility through YardWise practices that include composting, grasscycling and mulching. Cost: $5 residents, $9 non-residents.

Learn about green living from local experts and then tour the Environmental Education Center, Plano's only LEED Platinum certified building. At this third Saturday event, attendees will learn how to grow and preserve fall vegetables. Event is free.

Learn composting from Master Composter Charlie Shiner.