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LEXINGTON COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS
2017 SCHEDULE
August 23, 2017 100 p.m.
COLOR IN THE WINTER GADEN
Who says winter gardens are dull and boring? Give your garden a touch of color when you need it the most.
Take a look at some plants that will bring a splash of color to your garden in the winter. Fall is the best time to plant!
Irmo Library, 6251 St. Andrews Road Columbia, SC 29212
August 28, 2017 6:00 p.m.
HEAT AND DROUGHT RESISTANT PLANTS
Our hot, dry southern summers make it difficult to have lush, green plants and colorful blooms.
Learn about some of our favorite summer plants that can take the heat and drought.
Lexington Library, 5440 Augusta Road Lexington, SC 29072
September 12, 2017 6:30 p.m.
HOUSEPLANTS FOR CLEAN AIR
What plants are best to maintain in your home? What are the benefits for you?
Come learn about wonderful plants for your home in the Midlands.
Cayce West Columbia Library, 1500 Augusta Road, West Columbia, SC 29169
September 16, 2017 10 a.m.
COLOR IN THE WINTER GADEN
Who says winter gardens are dull and boring? Give your garden a touch of color when you need it the most.
Take a look at some plants that will bring a splash of color to your garden in the winter. Fall is the best time to plant!
Pelion Library, 206 Pine Street Pelion, SC 29123
September 18, 2017 2:00 p.m.
WINTER VEGETABLE GARDENING
Interested in trying your hand at growing winter vegetables?
Come to learn the details of growing some of the “all stars” in a cool season vegetable garden
Find out how to avoid problems by utilizing tricks of the trade to set the stage for a bumper crop.
Gaston Library, 214 South Main Street Gaston, SC 29053
September 18, 2017 6:00 p.m.
COLOR IN THE WINTER GADEN
Who says winter gardens are dull and boring? Give your garden a touch of color when you need it the most.
Take a look at some plants that will bring a splash of color to your garden in the winter. Fall is the best time to plant!
Lexington Library, 5440 Augusta Road Lexington, SC 29072
October 7, 2017 10:00 a.m.
COMPOSTING
Come learn the recipe to make a perfect and natural soil amendment for your garden.
Food scraps and yard waste can be recycled to make what gardeners call Black Gold for your plants.
Pelion Library, 206 Pine Street Pelion, SC 29123
October 10, 2017 6:30 p.m.
PROPAGATION
Discover an inexpensive and easy way to get new plants from plants you already have or from others.
A Lexington County Master Gardener Volunteer will discuss propagation from seeds, cuttings, layering and other methods.
Cayce West Columbia Library, 1500 Augusta Road, West Columbia, SC 29169
October 16, 2017 6:00 p.m.
WINTER VEGETABLE GARDENING
Interested in trying your hand at growing winter vegetables?
Come to learn the details of growing some of the “all stars” in a cool season vegetable garden
Find out how to avoid problems by utilizing tricks of the trade to set the stage for a bumper crop.
Lexington Library, 5440 Augusta Road Lexington, SC 29072
October 16, 2017 6:00 p.m.
PROPAGATION
Discover an inexpensive and easy way to get new plants from plants you already have or from others.
A Lexington County Master Gardener Volunteer will discuss propagation from seeds, cuttings, layering and other methods.
Batesburg-Leesville Library, 203 Armory Street Batesburg, SC 29006
October 17, 2017 6:00 pm
SUCCULENTS
Succulents plants are always in style. With juicy leaves, stems, or roots, succulents form a vast and diverse group of plants,
offering easy-care choices for your home. Plus, they look stunning planted alone or as companions.
While some types of succulents ha ve somewhat exacting care requirements, most are easy to grow because
they evolved with special water-storage tissues that allow them to survive in environments that are too dry for most other plants.
Swansea Library, 199 N. Lawrence Avenue, Swansea, SC 29160
November 13, 2017 6:00 p.m.
PERENNIAL EDIBLE GARDENS
Eat your yard! We aren’t talking about tomatoes, squash, and the usual annuals that we plant every year.
Learn about perennial edible plants that can keep giving year after year.
Batesburg-Leesville Library, 203 Armory Street Batesburg, SC 29006
November 14, 2017 6:00 p.m.
SHADE GARDENING
Lexington Master Gardeners will share Clemson Extension’s tried and true tips for gardening in the shade.
The program will include suggestions for planting and learning how to turn your garden into an oasis to enjoy.
Swansea Library, 199 N. Lawrence Avenue, Swansea, SC 29160
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