Next Time, Choose Drought Tolerant Plants
Saturday, March 17, 2012, 10 am—Noon; Held at the *CR; $5 Fee
Presenter: Brice Creelman, Shades of Green, Inc.
*CR - Community Room, Municipal Court Building, 301 Century Pkwy
Reservations: Andrea Smith, City of Allen - asmith@cityofallen.org - 214-509-4553
Grow your own plants from cuttings and seeds and save money! Learn easy to implement techniques from an expert in plant propagation, Director of Horticulture Randy Johnson.
$25; $20 for TDG Members. Register in advance.
http://texasdiscoverygardens.org/events_and_classes.php
Join a growing trend and learn how to create a bountiful organic community or backyard vegetable garden with Director of Horticulture Randy Johnson. We cover hands-on seasonal gardening topics.
$25; $20 for TDG Members. Register in advance.
http://texasdiscoverygardens.org/events_and_classes.php
Fungi play a vital role in our ecological systems. They are one of the soils teeth and provide essential nutrients, processes and solutions to our economic, ecological and social problems. Come and learn how fungi are being utilized to solve many of the issues we face today in water filtration, pest management, reforestation, farming and more, during this adult workshop at River Legacy Living Science Center.
Best suited for ages 10 and up.
Space is limited, please RSVP to 817.860.6752.
Free, donations accepted
Spring is just around the corner and now is the time to make sure that your irrigation system that's been hibernating all winter is operating at peak efficiency. Just like anything else, your irrigation system needs to be maintained. Since outdoor irrigation accounts for up to 60% of water use in the spring and summer we need to make sure it is functioning correctly as to not waste a single drop.
Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center Auditorium
17360 Coit Road, Dallas, TX 75252
Saturday, March 24
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Click here for a location map and a list of area restaurants.
Landscape designer and author Bonnie Reese of Beautiful Landscapes will be the speaker at both sessions. The first 100 attendees at each session will receive a copy of Ms. Reese’s book, “Common-Sense Landscaping.” Attendees can also enter a drawing for free bags of Green Sense organic fertilizer from Rohde’s Nursery and Nature Store.
Eight weeks of gardening fun for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders. All classes meet at the Environmental Education Center, (4116 W. Plano Parkway) and the Plano Community Garden.
Wednesdays, March 28 - May 9, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Pre-registration required at livegreeninplano.obsres.com
Drip irrigation is 90% efficient, promotes healthier plants, and is usually inexpensive and easy to install. Come and learn about types of drip irrigation and the basics of how to install it at this free class. Registration of 8 people is required in order to hold the class.
Class meets at the Environmental Education Center, 4116 W, Plano Parkway, Plano 75093 Hope to see you there!
Tuesday, March 12, 2012 7:00pm-8:00pm
Pre-registration required at livegreeninplano.obsres.com
Tired of scraping dinner scraps down the drain? Wondering if there is a safe way to recycle all of your food waste into a nutritious soil amendment? Let us teach you bokashi - a traditional Japanese fermentation practice that will allow you to compost even meat and dairy leftovers indoors.
Class meets at the Environmental Education Building, 4116 W. Plano Parkway.
Thursday, March 8, 2012 7:00pm-8:30pm
Please visit the website below to register for this class:
http://livegreeninplano.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=3
Is your yard work piling up? Let it! Learn the basics of turning that garden debris into garden gold through composting. We cover what to put in, what to leave out, and how to mix, moisten and manage your way to successful soil enrichment. We'll also teach you to use specialized red worms to compost your food waste and create a fertile soil amendment for plants.
Class meets at the Environmental Education Center, 4116 W. Plano Parkway.
Saturday, March 3, 2012 8:00am-11:00am
To register for this class, please visit the website listed below: