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Online Seminar: Container Gardening with Vegetables and Herbs, June 26

Saturday Seminar presents:
Container Gardening with Vegetables and Herbs

Container Garden_by Alyson Hurt_CC BY-NC 2.0Saturday, June 26, 2021
10 to 11 a.m.

Virtual attendance via Zoom video and audio internet connection.

Presenter: Kay Green, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer

Love the taste of home-grown vegetables and herbs but have limited space? Try growing them in containers. With a few containers, sun, and water, you can grow your own vegetables on your deck or patio.  The presentation will cover:

  • the advantages and flexibility of container gardening
  • types of containers that work best for vegetables and herbs
  • sun requirements
  • growing media
  • watering, and
  • the benefits of mulch and a fertilizer plan.

And did you know?  There are vegetables that have been specifically developed for containers. All of this and a great handout to download.

 Registration: The talk is free but registration is required. Please click on the link below to register. If you encounter problems registering or if you have questions, call 828-255-5522.

Zoom seminar access: After registration, you will receive an email with instructions and a link to join this online live broadcast via Zoom. The ability to access Zoom through a computer, tablet, or smartphone with a reliable internet connection is necessary to attend.

Online Seminar: Understanding Natural and Organic Pesticides, June 17

Gardening in the Mountains presents:
Understanding Natural and Organic Pesticides

Thursday, June 17, 2021
10 to 11 a.m.

 Virtual attendance via Zoom video and audio internet connection

Presenter: Phil Roudebush, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer

This presentation outlines the use of natural and organic pesticides including soaps and oils, botanicals, minerals, and biopesticides (microbials). Pests are any unwanted living organism found in your home, garden, or landscape. While a good pest management plan will start with preventative, cultural, and other non-chemical methods, a pesticide may also be considered. Selection guidelines, proper use, and reasons for pesticide failures will be discussed.

Registration: The talk is free but registration is required. Please click on the link below to register. If you encounter problems registering or if you have questions, call 828-255-5522.

Zoom seminar access: After registration, you will receive an email with instructions and a link to join this online live broadcast via Zoom. The ability to access Zoom through a computer, tablet, or smartphone with a reliable internet connection is necessary to attend.

Gardening Video: Wood Pallet and Straw Bale Gardening

Saturday Seminar presents:
Wood Pallet and Straw Bale Gardening

Presenter: Phil Roudebush, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer

Straw bales and recycled wood pallets are easy and economical ways to garden in small spaces or where heavy clay soil is a problem.

To access this video on the Buncombe County Master Gardener website, click on the link below:

 Wood Pallet and Straw Bale Gardening

Or go to www.buncombemastergardener.org, click on the ‘Gardening Videos’ tab at the top of the page and select the video from the list provided.

Contact Us

Buncombe County Extension Office
49 Mount Carmel Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Helpline 828-255-5522

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