The N.C. Cooperative Extension Service will be holding a Gardening Basics 101 Seminar (free) on Tuesday March 21st from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Macon Extension Center located on 193 Thomas Heights Rd. Franklin NC.
This seminar is geared for those new to gardening or desiring to brush up on the basics. Participants will learn about site selection and preparation, proper soil and plant fertility needs, spacing, crop rotation, cultivars and the differences between cool and warm season vegetables. Finally, we will lightly discuss the most common disease, insect and weed problems and their potential control options.
For more information, go to macon.ces.ncsu.edu or contact the Macon County Extension Center to register at 828 349 2046 or e-mail Debbie Hunter at debbie_hunter@ncsu.edu
For helpful Gardening Links:
NCSU Garden Portal - https://gardening.ces.ncsu.edu
NSU Vegetable Gardening A beginners Guide - https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/home-vegetable-gardening-a-quick-reference-guide
NCSU Extension Gardener Handbook - Gardening - https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/extension-gardener-handbook/16-vegetable-gardening
NCSU Planting Calendar (Fruits vegetable and herbs) - https://extensiongardener.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/NC-Vegetable-Planting-Guide-1.pdf?fwd=no
