Union County Extension
Master Gardener Volunteers
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. Only the virtual presentations will be recorded and posted on the NC Cooperative Extension YouTube channel at a later date if you are unable to make the meeting.
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.
Coming Soon Click here for the recording
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
Attend in person @ Union County Extension Classroom 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, 28112
Attend virtually via Webex
Coming Soon Click here for the recording
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
March 2, 2023 In person @ Union County Extension Classroom 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, 28112
Starting Vegetables from Seed
Learn tips & plant some seeds to take home with you
Registration links coming soon
April 6, 2023 In person @ Union County Extension Classroom 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, 28112
Five Essentials of Growing Beautiful Roses
Learn tips for growing these beautiful & fragrant plants
Registration links coming soon
May 4, 2023 In person @ Union County Extension Classroom 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, 28112
Growing Daylilies
Learn all about growing daylilies from an avid grower and collector
Registration links coming soon
May 6, 2023 In person @ Union County Extension Classroom 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, 28112
Hands-on Workshop Dividing Daylilies
Learn the best timing & techniques for dividing daylilies
Registration links coming soon
June 1, 2023 In person @ Union County Extension Classroom 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, 28112
Growing Hosta in the Home Garden
From miniatures to giants and everything in-between
Registration links coming soon
July 6, 2023 In person @ Union County Extension Classroom 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, 28112
Tips for Growing & Harvesting Cut Flowers
Learn from speaker’s experience what performs well
Registration links coming soon
July 20, 2023 Meet at Renfrow Farm address and time TBD
Tour of Renfrow Farm Operation
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
Webex Registration Link coming soon
September 7, 2023 In person @ Union County Extension Classroom 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, 28112
Growing Orchids
It’s easier than you think, come learn tips to be successful
Registration links coming soon
October 5, 2023 In person @ Union County Extension Classroom 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, 28112
Growing Strawberries in the Home Garden
Learn varieties & techniques for the home garden
Registration links coming soon
October 7, 2023 In person @ Union County Extension Classroom 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, 28112
Hands-on Workshop, Planting Strawberries
Gain hands-on experience planting & take a few home for your own garden
Registration links coming soon
November 2, 2023 In person @ Union County Extension Classroom 3230 Presson Rd, Monroe, 28112
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
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