Gardening

*part of Irving’s Urban Farming Lecture Series

The front lawn was the great symbol of the American dream of homeownership.  Connecting home to home from coast to coast, it was originally conceived as a common green.  But, now it’s become clear that it is more wasteful than useful.  Consuming vast amounts of resources including water and time and gives little in return.  This class is for those brave enough to step out of the common front yard box and into the world of the “edible” and useful front yard.

Tuesday, February 21

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR FEB. 18 - Mark Winne to discuss state of U.S. community food systems, food policy and food security

Learn how a small, sunny space helps put fresh, organic food on your plate!

No Registration Required!

Is your yard suffering from the drought doldrums? Do you want to find out if you are watering wisely or irrigating irrationally? Come to this program to learn how to maintain a healthy yard with less cost, work, money, and water.  All participants will receive an efficient irrigation kit and a chance to win door prizes, including a personal landscape consultation valued at $150.

 Date: April 21st, 2012

Location: Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pwky, Plano, TX  75093

Time:

THIS CLASS IS OPEN TO DALLAS WATER UTILITIES CUSTOMERS ONLY

Dallas Water Utilities Conservation is hosting a rain barrel making class taught by Dr. Dotty Woodson, Extension Program Specialist - Water Resources. This class and will provide participants the opportunity to construct a 55-gallon rain barrel as well as discuss installing an efficient irrigation system. The rain barrel is yours to take home!

Cost: $50.00 each barrel (covers cost of rain barrel and materials)

*Rain barrels measure 24 inches in diameter and 36 inches tall. Please bring a vehicle large enough to haul your rain barrel(s) home.

Please complete the form on the event website to RSVP for the Making a Rain Barrel class.

The Lawn Care Seminar is offered FREE every winter. Come and learn from local experts ways you can have healthy lawn with less frequent watering. Discover the most effective and earth-friendly way to care for your lawn.

NEXT SEMINAR:

Richland College Performance Hall (Building “F”)
12800 Abrams Road, Dallas, TX 75243
Saturday, January 28, 2012
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Click here for a map of Richland College.

City of Dallas Water Utilities, City of Dallas Stormwater Management, City of Dallas Park & Recreation, Texas AgriLife Extension, the Dallas County Master Gardeners and the Town of Addison are teaming up with surrounding cities to demonstrate the beauty of Water-Wise and EarthKind™ gardening with the 18th annual Water-Wise Landscape Tour.

Dallas County Master Gardeners will be conducting free 30 minute talks on Water-Wise gardening every hour on the hour at each of the tour headquarters. Dallas County Master Gardener volunteers will also be assisting homeowners and helping answer questions about the plants and landscapes on the tour.

The first 100 visitors at each of the three tour headquarters will receive a free hose nozzle. For more information on this tour, call the Water Conservation Hotline at (214) 670-3155 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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