Successful Gardener 2024
Recordings and Handouts
In 2024 the Successful Gardener classes was a mix of live virtual Zoom presentations and in person programs at the Union County Extension Classroom at 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe 28112. Check below for links to recordings and handouts for each month.
If you have a topic you'd like us to include in this series, send an email to our Growline.
January 4, 2024
Ready-Set-Grow, Planning Your Spring Garden
Denise Palmer, VA Extension Master Gardener
Program recording here
Download handout here
Download presentation here
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February 1, 2024
Growing Fruit in the South
David Blackley, Renfrow Hardware
Program recording here
Download handouts blueberries, pecans, brambles, elderberry, fig, muscadine, pomegranate, strawberry
Download presentation here
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March 7, 2024
Replacing Invasive Plants with Native Plants for a More Beautiful, Nature Friendly Garden
Lisa Tomkins, Owner, Carolina Heritage Nursery
Program recording here
Download handouts Invasive Plant List, Harmful Ornamentals, Do Not Purchase List
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April 4, 2024
Growing the Curcurbit (Squash) Family
Aaron Moore, NC State Extension Agent
Program recording here
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May 2, 2024
Growing, Using and Drying Herbs
Program recording here
Download handout
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June 6, 2024
Preventing Pests and Disease in the Home Landscape and Garden
Matt Bertone and Mike Munster, NC State e
Program recording here
No Class in July - Happy Summer!
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August 1, 2024
Landscape Design with Native Plants
Linda Nelson, President of Charlotte-Piedmont Chapter of Wild Ones
Program recording here.
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September 5, 2024
Understanding Composting
Program recording here
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October 3, 2024
Homeowner Hardscaping for the Garden
Jeff George, Carolina Brick & Materials
Program recording here
November 7, 2024
Pruning Trees, Shrubs & Garden Plants
Eric Schmidhausler, ISA Certified Arborist/TRAQ Certified/NC Licensed Landscape Contractor, Bartlett Tree Experts
Program recording here
Download presentation here
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No Class in December - Happy Holidays!
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