UPCOMING EVENTS – Charlotte
Have you always dreamed of a backyard garden, but were concerned you did not have the time or space for one? In order to grow a successful garden in the greater Charlotte area you will need to begin planning your garden in March. And, did you know the proper planting time for a successful spring/summer garden is April 15? Join us as an organic gardening expert shares his innovative approaches to making gardening easy with insider tips and techniques on site selection, design, proper seed, soil and plant selection and how to optimize your growing space and production via raised bed gardening. GDN 7055
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Wednesday, February 1, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Myers Park High School
Saturday, February 4, 10:00am – Noon, CPCC Harris Campus
Thursday, February 16, 7:00pm – 9:00pm, CPCC Levine Campus, Matthews
Monday, February 27, 6:30pm-8:30pm, CPCC Central Campus
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2/7 9:00am to 10:00am WFAE 90.7FM Radio Interview – Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins
“Planning and Planting an Easy Spring Veggie Garden.”
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2/8 Gardening Class: St. Gabriel’s Church 6:30pm, $10 All are Welcome!
Mr. Rosenberg will be teaching a 90 minute class, “Planning and Building Your EASY Spring Vegetable Garden”
Everyone wants a home garden, but most are limited by time, knowledge and space. Few people have the hours it takes to weed a traditional in-ground garden, and most lack the knowledge of what how to make a garden successful and productive. Most families have a big house and a tiny yard, so a large garden is not an option. Mr. Rosenberg will share his new approach on how to plan and build your own raised bed back yard garden in limited space and eliminate the digging, tilling and weeding!
To RSVP, please contact Cathy Esposito, Program Coordinator
St. Gabriel Church, 3016 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28211
2/15 Gardening Class: St. Gabriel’s Church 6:30pm $10 All are Welcome!
Mr. Rosenberg will be teaching a 90 minute class, “Planting and Managing Your EASY Spring Vegetable Garden.”
Now that you’ve planned and built your raised bed garden you’ll need to know how to plant your seeds and manage your crops to get the greatest yields with the least effort. Mr. Rosenberg will share his tips and tricks for making small gardens as productive as possible using raised beds, vertical structures, and crop selection and timing. Your new garden can be nine times more productive per square foot and generate delicious vegetables all year long.
To RSVP, please contact Cathy Esposito, Program Coordinator
St. Gabriel Church, 3016 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28211
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March
Talks at Southern Spring Show. “The Park” Formerly Charlotte Merchandise Mart, Briar Creek Road, Charlotte
Friday, March 2, 5:30pm Garden Stage
“Maximizing your Garden Harvest”
Sunday, March 4, 2:30pm
“Planning and Building Your Raised Bed Vegetable Garden”
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 South New Hope Road Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 825-4490
Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m. – noon
Don Rosenberg, Owner, Instant Organic Gardens
Cost: Members $18, non-members $24
Few people have the hours it takes to weed a traditional in-ground garden. In addition, many families have a big house and a small yard, so a large garden isn’t an option. Instructor Don Rosenberg is founder of Instant Organic Garden and a North Carolina Master Gardener with over 25 years gardening experience. He will discuss how to plan, build, plant and manage your own backyard garden in limited space. Recommended Book: No Green Thumb Required! Organic Family Gardening Made Easy by Don Rosenberg (available for purchase in The Garden Store).
Making Small Vegetable Gardens Super-Productive
Saturday, April 7, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Don Rosenberg, Owner, Instant Organic Gardens
Cost: Members $18, non-members $24
