Gardening

http://www.meetup.com/DFW-Tarrant-County-Greenweavers/events/57686162/?a=ea2_grp&rv=ea2

Open to the Public. Donation Only.
"Hands are the heart’s landscape." -Karol Wojtyla. 

Date & Time Location
May 31st 6:00 pm – 9:00pm 
June 1st 6:00 pm – 9:00pm 
June 2nd 8:00 am – 4:00pm 

Dallas Farmer’s Market - Multi Purpose Room - 1010 S. Pearl Expwy. - Dallas, TX 75201

Purpose
To grow a community of volunteers dedicated to the reduction of organics in the municipal solid waste stream, education of organic composting among citizens of Dallas and increasing community participation in waste diversion efforts via composting.

Requirements
Master Composter candidates will attend:
Introduction to Composting 1 hr
History of Solid Waste 2 hrs
Compost Recipe 101 2 hrs
Composting Techniques: Backyard and Commercial 2 hrs
Vermi-composting 2 hrs
The Indore Method – Hands on Training 2 hrs
Compost Quality 2 hrs
How to Use Compost 2 hrs
Read “The Rodale Book of Composting” 5 hrs
Total Education 20 hrs

Do your plants have spots when they didn’t use to? Do you have something chewing on your plants in the middle of the night? Join Michael Bosco, owner of Soils Alive, as he teaches you about common plant diseases in our area, insects that will help keep your garden beautiful and healthy, how to attract them and how to get rid of the pests that can destroy your plants. It’s a jungle out there, come find out how to combat disease in your garden and put your new insect friends to work for you! 

4/14 from 12pm – 2pm,

$25 or $23 for Members

http://dallasarboretum.org/AdultEducation/Gardening&Design.htm

Growing roses in Texas is easier than you think, and who wouldn’t want more roses in their garden? Al Olson, Arboretum Greenhouse Volunteer and avid rose gardener, will show you how to easily add roses throughout the garden as well as the varieties that stand up to our Texas growing conditions. Learn how to prepare your soil, maintenance and pruning techniques, good watering practices and which roses you can easily grow from cuttings. Al will take you on a brief tour through the trial garden to check out varieties that are being tested at the Arboretum. 

4/28 from 9am–11am;

$27 or $24 for Members

http://dallasarboretum.org/AdultEducation/Gardening&Design.htm

Don’t let your rain go down the drain! Water is becoming an ever more precious commodity and saving water in your yard is something that you can do with ease. Dr. Dotty Woodson, Extension Program Specialist – Water Resources, will share basic water harvesting strategies, how to calculate the amount of water that you can capture and then help you construct your own rain barrel. Each student will construct and go home with a rain barrel that is ready to start capturing water on their property. Join us to find out how to keep your garden beautiful with the water that Mother Nature provides. 

4/28 from 12pm – 3pm;

$80 or $72 for Members

http://dallasarboretum.org/AdultEducation/Gardening&Design.htm

Summer is right around the corner and there is nothing more important than making sure that your plants get just the right amount of precious water during that time. Join Amanda Griffin, Texas licensed irrigator and water educator, as she shows you how to master your irrigation system!  Amanda will show you how different components affect water usage, and strategies to help get the maximum plant health for the minimum amount of water.  You will leave with a true understanding of the critical part that an irrigation system plays in a beautiful, healthy landscape. 

4/28 from 9am – 11am; $25 or $23 for Members

* This class is part of the ‘Arboretum Green Team’ series.

http://dallasarboretum.org/AdultEducation/Gardening&Design.htm

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All Day Two Day Festival
APRIL 21-22
FAIR PARK
FREE ADMISSION

Earth Day Dallas features two days of engaging exhibits, compelling speakers, music, entertainment, food and fun for everyone. Join us April 21-22, 2012 in Fair Park to see how you can make a difference.
Mission:  Learn. Grow.

Celebrate Earth Day at this fun festival with exhibits, speakers, films, music, food & more focused on making a positive impact on our environment.

The heart of the festival is the Eco Expo, and exhibitors will use their presence to promote their achievements as green leaders, and teach attendees how to take environmentally responsible action by better utilizing available resources, switching to eco-friendly products, or joining their organizations.

In addition to the Eco Expo, attendees will have a number of educational entertainment options, which will include:

No Water Landscapes—Hardscape Features

Saturday, May 12, 2012, 10 am—Noon; Held at the **RGFTC; $5 Fee
Presenter: Cody Hoya, Terrain Horticultural Design

**RGFTC - Ron Gentry Fire Training Center, north end of Central Fire Station, 310 Century Pkwy

Reservations: Andrea Smith, City of Allen - asmith@cityofallen.org - 214-509-4553

Edible Ornamentals

Saturday, April 14, 2012, 10 am—Noon; Held at the **RGFTC; $5 Fee
Presenter: Leslie Halleck, Halleck Horticultura

**RGFTC - Ron Gentry Fire Training Center, north end of Central Fire Station, 310 Century Pkwy

Reservations: Andrea Smith, City of Allen - asmith@cityofallen.org - 214-509-4553