2015 Homeowner Series

Thursday, January 22 MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT GMOs What they are and what they mean to our food supply. Speaker: Donn Cooper, Georgia Organics

Thursday, January 29

Tuesday, February 10

Thursday, February 19

HOME ORCHARD CARE

CONTROLLING WEEDS IN THE HOME LANDSCAPE

SQUARE FOOT VEGETABLE GARDENING

Learn to identify and control those pesky, hard to control weeds.

Learn how to vegetable garden in limited space and still get production.

Speaker: Lynwood Blackmon, DeKalb Horticulture Agent

Speaker: Tony Gobert, Gwinnett Tech. Horticulture Instructor

How to grow and maintain fruit trees in the home garden. Includes planting, fertilization, pruning and more. Speaker: Steve Brady, Retired Extension Agent Cobb County, avid fruit grower

Thursday, March 5

Friday, March 13

Thursday, March 26

Wednesday, April 8

SPRING VEGETABLES & HERBS

***WORKSHOP**

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SPRING LAWN CARE

SUSTAINABLE VEGETABLE GARDEN IN URBAN AREAS

Secrets to good production and family fun. Learn bed preparation and good care. Speaker: Sarah Brodd, Program Educator

“PLANT PROPAGATION FROM A-Z” Hands on learning covering propagation of houseplants, woodies, and herbaceous.

Learn how to get the BEST looking lawn in the whole neighborhood. Select the right grass and maintain it as well.

Speaker: Dr. Bodie Pennisi, Horticulture Specialist

Speaker: Lynwood Blackmon, DeKalb Horticulture Agent

9:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m. $25.00 per person *LUNCH INCLUDED*

Tuesday, April 21

Thursday, April 30

HOW TO MANAGE MOSQUITOES IN THE LANDSCAPE

USEFUL & PRACTICAL LANDSCAPING

Learn how to reclaim your backyard away from pesky mosquitoes. Speaker: Dr. Elmer Gray, UGA Entomologist

Learn things you can do to have a good looking yard and garden with less inputs of labor, water, pesticide, and money Speaker: Tara Dilliard, Garden Designer, speaker, and writer

Thursday, May 14

Learn how to employ sustainable practices to keep your vegetables healthy and pest-free. Speaker: Julia Gaskin, UGA Sustainable Agriculture Coordinator 12:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m.

**WORKSHOP** DIY MAINTENANCE & CARE OF LANDSCAPE EQUIPMENT Learn all the tricks of the trade to keep equipment running and sharp to save time and money. Speaker: Bob Westerfield, UGA Horticulture 11:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. $25.00 per person

Thursday, May 21 THE FINE ART OF PRUNING Hands-on workshop to demonstrate tools, timing, and techniques. Speaker: Gary Peiffer & Lynwood Blackmon, DeKalb Horticulture Agents

*LUNCH INCLUDED*

Location and times for all classes and workshops is 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA, 30032 from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Visit our website at www.ugaextension.com/DeKalb for more information. Phone: 404-298-4080 Email: [email protected]

Tuesday, June 23

Wednesday, July 8

Thursday, August 13

Thursday, August 27

TAKE HOME SOME GOLD MEDAL PLANTS

DISH GARDENS & SUCCULENT PLANTS

FALL LAWN CARE

BASICS OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN

We will discuss how plants are nominated and selected as well as highlight plants selected in various categories. Speaker: Dottie Myers, Landscape Architect

Learn to create your own dish garden using succulent plants that we will supply. Bring your own dish. Speaker: Sarah Brodd, Horticulture Program Educator

Learn how to establish and maintain fescue; winterize warm season grasses; and how to treat for lawn insects and/or diseases. Speaker: Lynwood Blackmon, DeKalb Horticulture Agent

Learn enough to rough out a plan for your own landscape renovation. Speaker: Gretchen Musser & Lisa Campbell, Landscape Architects **$15.00 per person**

10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. $25.00 per person

Thursday, September 10

Tuesday, September 15

Thursday, October 1

Tuesday, October 13

FALL GARDENING

“IT’S GREEN, LET IT GROW” ALTERNATIVES TO A LAWN INCLUDING GROUND COVERS

FERNS & SHADE GARDENING

GOOD THINGS FROM THE SOUTH GROWING NATIVES

Learn to grow fall vegetables and herbs. Speaker: Sarah Brodd, Horticulture Program Educator

Learn about ground covers. Speaker: Gary Peiffer, DeKalb Horticulture Agent

Learn which plants will work in your shady areas. Speaker: Georgia Sanko, Retired Botanist & Plant Expert

Thursday, November 12

Tuesday, November 17

Thursday, December 3

THERAPUTIC GARDENING & GARDENING FOR HEALTH

TECHNIQUES FOR TRANSPLANTING LARGE SHRUBS & SMALL TREES

DISPELLING GARDEN MYTHS & OLD WIVES TALES FACTS NOT FICTION

Learn the many benefits of gardening and share ideas on simplifying gardening practices to protect your health.

Learn to move plants to better locations to improve your chances of success.

Learn, discuss, and share ideas about gardening and landscaping that works.

Speaker: Dr. Bodie Pennisi, Horticulture Specialist & Gary Peiffer, DeKalb Horticulture Agent

Speaker: Gary Peiffer, DeKalb Horticulture Agent & Sarah Brodd, DeKalb Program Educator

Speaker: Christi Heidt, Plant Consultant/ Educator

Learn to locate and plant them right. Speaker: Ken Gohring, Georgia Native Plant Society

All classes are $10.00 unless otherwise indicated. Register for ten (10) classes in advance (not workshops) and only pay $80.00! Complete ten (10) classes to receive a Gardening Certificate of Completion. MAIL REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT TO:

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