Vision: To strengthen the economy and protect natural resources with increased knowledge of sustainable horticulture practices and profitable green industry systems.

Goals:

• To provide CEU credits for Green Industry professionals by conducting classes that provide pesticide and landscape contractor credits
• To provide classes for the public in sustainable gardening techniques and home horticulture so that communities are enhanced and natural resources are conserved through thoughtful and knowledgeable landscape plantings and designs
• To support school and community gardens by providing expertise and curriculum building around plants and food production
• To provide science outreach to the community through public events and schools

Upcoming CEU Credits for Professionals:
Storm Damaged Tree Cleanup Training – ($20), June 25, Monroe, NC – 

Upcoming Home Horticulture classes:

Meet Me in the Garden – Select dates/Weekly – June/July (free)

Fall Vegetable Gardening – July 16 (free)

What’s Going on in the Landscape?

Spring is upon us! Read up on the latest trends and ideas for your home landscape.

Crape Myrtle Bark Scale – a New Pest for Our County
Grow Some Veggies on Your Balcony
Help the Pollinators This Year
Grow Some Seeds Indoor This Year
Brighten Your Home with a Houseplant
Add More Sustainability to Your Landscape
Fall is a Great Time to Add a Pollinator Garden
Reap the Rewards of Repeat Bloomers
Add Some Fall Color to Your Yard
Water-Wise Gardening

Volunteer Opportunities:

Are you interested in volunteering within the community with gardening but don’t have a huge chunk of time? I’m looking for anyone interested in volunteering sporadically, as opportunities become available. Fill out this form to add your name to the list, and I will contact you when opportunities arise. Thank you for volunteering your time to help our community!