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Successful Gardener 2023 Calendar

In 2023 the Successful Gardener classes was a mix of live virtual webex presentations and in person programs at the Union County Extension Classroom 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe 28112. Recordings and presentation links are listed below.

 

If you have a topic you'd like us to include in this series, send an email to our Growline.
 

January 5, 2023    VIRTUAL WEBEX with Bryce Lane

Houseplants: The Art & Science of Growing Plants Indoors

Learn what it takes to successfully grow houseplants.

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February 2, 2023 attend in person or virtually via Webex

3 Ps of Pruning: Proper Tools, Proper Cuts & Proper Timing

Learn tools to use, how to make the cut & when to prune

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February 11, 2023 In person @ Union County Extension Classroom 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, 28112 

Hands-on Pruning Workshop (10-Noon)

Learn & practice proper cuts & techniques

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March 2, 2023 In person and virtually via Webex   

Starting Vegetables from Seed

Learn tips & plant some seeds to take home.

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April 6, 2023 In person and virtually via Webex  

Five Essentials of Growing Beautiful Roses

Learn tips for growing these beautiful & fragrant plants

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May 4, 2023 In person and virtually via Webex     

Growing Daylilies

Learn all about growing daylilies from an avid grower and collector

Sorry no recording this time 

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Dig, Divide and Plant Video

Splitting Daylilies Video

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June 1, 2023 In person and virtually via Webex    

Growing Hosta in the Home Garden

From miniatures to giants and everything in-between

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July 6, 2023 In person and virtually via Webex    

Tips for Growing & Harvesting Cut Flowers

Learn about cut flowers from Pressly Williams, Renfrow Farms

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Click here and here for handouts

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August 3, 2023    VIRTUAL WEBEX 

Cultivating a Native Plant Sanctuary

Learn the importance of native plants & resources for staring your own native plant sanctuary space

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September 7, 2023 VIRTUAL WEBEX 

Linda Chalker-Scott, from The Garden Professors Blog

Learn about Horticulture Myths and other fun gardening facts.

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Click here for the handout

Check your download folder for the document 9-7 Union County Myth busting - Scientific Literacy for MG.pdf

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October 5, 2023 In person @ Union County Extension Classroom 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, 28112  

and virtually via Webex   

Growing Strawberries in the Home Garden

Learn varieties & techniques for the home garden

Recording coming soon.

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November 2, 2023 In person and virtually via Webex   

Plants to Grow for Holiday Decorating

Learn plants you can grow in the Piedmont that can be used for holiday decorations

Recording coming soon.

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November 4, 2023 In person @ Union County Extension Classroom 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, 28112   

Hands-on Workshop – Make Your Own Holiday Tree Centerpiece (10 am – Noon)                                                         

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