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Successful Gardener 2025

Recordings and Handouts

In 2025 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 2, 2025

Tools for Gardening and Landscaping--The Right Tool for the Right Job

David Blackley, Renfrow Hardware

View recording here.

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February 6, 2025

Healthy Soil, Healthy Plants

Mary Roberts

View recording here

Download presentation coming soon here​

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March 6, 2025   

Rain Gardens are not Just for Rain

Jason Loeske

View recording here

Download presentation here

 

April 3, 2025 

Top 10 Native Plants for your Landscape

Kristyna Culp

View recording here

Download presentation here

 

May 1, 2025    

Rethinking the Green Carpet: Shrinking the Lawn

Linda Nelson

View recording here

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June 5, 2025  

Shade Gardening Success

Sandy Yakob

View recording here

Download presentation here

 

No Class in July - Happy Summer!

 

​​August 7, 2025 

Garden Design - From Farm Roots to Garden Glory

Suzanne Wilkerson

Download presentation here

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September 4, 2025 

Effective Tree Planting and Maintenance

John Thomasson

​Download presentation here

Recording link here

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October 2, 2025 

From Soil to Sanctuary: Minimizing Harmful Garden Chemicals

Angela Johnson

​Download presentation here

 

November 6, 2025  

Beginning Hydroponics for the Home Gardener – Getting Your Feet Wet

Sandy Yakob

​Download presentation here

Recording link here

 

December 4, 2025 IN PERSON ONLY

Seed Collecting and Saving

Janet Palmer and Teri Vore

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