Successful Gardener 2023 Calendar
In 2023 the Successful Gardener classes will be mix of live virtual webex presentations and in person programs at the Union County Extension Classroom 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe 28112. 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 WebEx 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.
January 5, 2023 VIRTUAL WEBEX with Bryce Lane
Houseplants: The Art & Science of Growing Plants Indoors
Learn what it takes to successfully grow houseplants.
Click here for the class recording
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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
Click here for the class recording
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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.
Click here to download the presentation.
Click here for the class recording
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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
Click here for the class recording
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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
Click here for the presentation
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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
Click here for the class recording
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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
Click here to view the presentation
Click here and here for handouts
Click here for the class recording
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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
Click here for the class recording
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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.
Click here for class recording
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
In person registration via Eventbrite here
Virtual registration via Webex here
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November 2, 2023 In person and virtually via Webex
Plants You Can Grow for Holiday Decorating
Learn plants you can grow in the Piedmont that can be used for holiday decorations
Registration links 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) Registration links coming soon
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