Tuesday, December 9, 2008

DeKalb Cooperative Extension 2009 Homeowner Gardening Series

www.dekalbextension.com
NEW APPROACHES TO SUCCESSFUL GARDENING EFFORTS
DeKalb Cooperative Extension 2009 Homeowner Gardening Series


$7 per person per class; $50 for series (10 classes)
All Programs are from 7:00-8:30 PM
4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032
For More Information: 404-298-4080

JANUARY 27th (Tuesday) 7:00-8:30 PM
“Growing Up – a Vertical Perspective”

Speaker: Paula Refi
Paula is a well known writer, speaker, Master Gardener and designer. She will use her artistic ability and knowledge of plants to show you a new garden perspective – growing upward.

FEBRUARY 10th (Tuesday) 7:00-8:30 PM
“Using Native Plants in the Landscape”
Speaker: Dave Funderburk
Dave is an avid gardener, scientist, teacher and a very knowledgeable speaker. Native plants are his passion which he loves to share with others.

MARCH 17th (Tuesday) 7:00-8:30 PM
“Basic Vegetable Gardening”
Speaker: Bob Westerfield, UGA Horticulture Specialist
Bob is a state extension expert on home vegetable gardening. He will share his gardening knowledge and show you how to join this “budding trend” of back-to-the-earth style of growing healthy produce for family and the community.

APRIL 14th (Tuesday) 7:00-8:30 PM
“Green as a Color, Designing with Foliage & Texture”
Speaker: Sara Henderson
Sara is a well-known writer, designer and speaker. Even shade areas can be distinctive and eye catching. No need for boring woodland gardens.

MAY 18th (Monday Night) 7:00-8:30 PM
“Creating an Outdoor Living Space – the Marvelous Patio”
Speaker: Tara Dillard
Tara is a designer, writer, speaker and a joy to listen to. Tara shares her creativity to bring us back outdoors despite the drought.

JUNE 16th (Tuesday) 7:00-8:30 PM
“Drought Tolerant Gardening”
Speaker: Joe Washington, Master Gardener
Joe is a media personality and a “new” master gardener. Joe shares his wisdom on how to plan your landscape to survive these severe Atlanta weather conditions.


JULY - NO GARDENING PROGRAM

AUGUST 11th (Tuesday) 7:00-8:30 PM
“Irises and Their Care – Versatile Plants for Many Locations”
Speaker: Carolyn Hawkins
Carolyn is a national Iris Society Judge and a well-known speaker. She will talk about iris varieties and their ease of growth.

SEPTEMBER 22nd (Tuesday) 7:00-8:30 PM
“Planning your Winter Landscape for Foliage and Fun”
Speaker: Cathy Henderson
Cathy is a well-known speaker, former teacher and a person who has years of practical experience in gardening and landscaping. Winter gardens do not have to be dull and unattractive. Use your imagination to plant for year-round interest.

OCTOBER 13th (Tuesday) 7:00-8:30 PM
“The Latest English Invasion – English Gardening in the USA”
Speaker: Averil Bonsall, DeKalb Extension Master Gardener Coordinator
Averil is an English Gardener and a DeKalb Master Gardener. She will share some good gardening ideas from across the sea!

NOVEMBER 17th (Tuesday) 7:00-8:30 PM
“A Tree for Every Situation”
Speaker: Gary Peiffer, DeKalb Extension Horticulture Coordinator
Gary is a forester, arborist and life-long tree lover. It is always time to plant more trees but let’s plant good ones and then grow them correctly.

DECEMBER - NO GARDENING PROGRAM

If you are looking for more homeowner gardening courses, please consider our North DeKalb Office (404-298-4075) or our South DeKalb Office –EEC (404-298-4080). Ask about topics, speakers and times for these great educational events.

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