2016 FALL GARDENING SERIES
9:00 AM – NOON
Raincatcher’s Garden Midway Hills Christian Church
11001 Midway Road, Dallas, TX 75229
Cost: $15.00/session or $60/for all 5 sessions
July 23 Fall Into Gardening
Stephen Hudkins, County Extension Agent/Horticulture Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Dallas County
- Establishing the raised bed garden- construction, soil, irrigation
- Square foot garden design
- Selecting the vegetable varieties
- Planting dates for successful fall harvest
August 6 Water Conservation in the Home Landscape
Dr. Dotty Woodson, Extension Program Specialist – Water Resources Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
- Rain Water Harvesting – Rain barrels and cisterns
- Drip irrigation for landscape beds
- Calculating needs and programming your lawn sprinkler system
August 20 The Earth-Kind® WaterWise Landscape
- Dr. Steve George, Extension Horticultural Specialist Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
- Fall is the best time to plant shrubs and trees in your landscape. Come and learn what are the best proven Earth-Kind® plants to have in your landscape that will stand up to the tough soil and weather conditions that we have in the Dallas Metro area.
September 3 Establishing a Backyard Vineyard
Michael Cook, Viticulture Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Come and learn the art of backyard viticulture production
- When do I plant
- What varieties are best for our area
- What soil conditions do I need
- What about frost
- What do I need to have for support
- When do I get to have my first glass of wine from my grapes
September 17 Healthy Home Lawns
Stephen Hudkins, County Extension Agent/Horticulture Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Dallas County
- Fall maintenance- fertilization, aireation, weed, insect and disease control
- Maintaining the lawn during the winter
- The pros and cons of over-seeding
- You will also have the opportunity to see five turf grass types which are growing in the demonstration plots as well as view the drip irrigation system that has been installed under each plot.
Reservations not required, pay at the door. Master Gardeners can receive CEU credit. Public is welcome!
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