Successful Gardener 2026 Calendar
In 2026 the Successful Gardener classes will be mix of live virtual Zoom presentations and in person programs. All in person classes will be held at the Union County Extension Classroom 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe 28112, unless otherwise specified below. All of the Successful Gardener programs will start at 7:00 pm occurring on the first Thursday of each month. Advance registration is required to attend. More information for each class can be found here the month before the class. Classes are free and open to the public. The virtual and hybrid (virtual and in person) presentations will be recorded and posted on the NC Cooperative Extension YouTube channel if you are unable to make the meeting. Also if the Event Brite registration option is full, please consider signing up for the virtual Zoom class.
If you have a topic you'd like us to include in this series, send an email to our Growline.
If you have trouble registering for a class, workshop or lab, send an email here.
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January 8, 2026
Planning a Year of Flow, Rest and Abundance
Mary Roberts, Windcrest Farm
Simpson Event Center 307 Cultivation Circle, Monroe
Register for virtual link via Zoom here.
Register for in person via EventBrite here.​
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February 4, 2026
Seed Starting
Sonia McElveen, UCEMGVA
Register for virtual link via Zoom coming soon. here.
Register for in person via EventBrite coming soon.here.
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March 4, 2026
Gardening with Roses
Jack Page and Robert Myers, The Perfect Rose
Register for virtual link via Zoom coming soon. here.
Register for in person via EventBrite coming soon.here.
April 1, 2026
Wicking Beds
Sandy Yakob, UCEMGVA
Register for virtual link via Zoom coming soon. here.
Register for in person via EventBrite coming soon.he
May 1, 2025
Container Gardening
Angela Johnson, UCEMGVA and Bella Donna Plant Care
Register for virtual link via Zoom coming soon. here.
Register for in person via EventBrite coming soon.here.
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June 3, 2026
Coming Soon
No Class in July - Happy Summer!
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​​August 5, 2026
Coming Soon
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September 2, 2026
Coming Soon
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October 7, 2026
Coming Soon
November 4, 2026
Coming Soon
No Program. Happy Holidays!
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