Free Education Programs for the public!
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Spring 2020 Lexington County Library Presentations
by Lexington County Master Gardener Volunteers
NOTE: ALL APRIL PRESENTATIONS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED
Jan 29 2020, 1 PM Irmo branch, 6251 St Andrews Rd, Columbia SC 29212
For the Love of Roses
Roses are considered difficult is grow. However, Master Gardeners take the mystery out of growing beautiful roses for your Midlands garden. Learn about the best practices for growing beautiful, fragrant roses.
Feb 10 2020, 1 PM Lexington Main branch, 5440 Augusta Rd, Lexington SC 29072
Adaptive Gardening
An adaptive or enabled garden is designed with accessibility in mind. Many gardens are off limits to those who are wheelchair bond or have difficulty bending or kneeling. Learn techniques to help you to return your garden.
Feb 11 2020, 11 AM Batesburg-Leesville branch, 203 Armory St, Batesburg SC 29006
Butterfly Gardening
A bonus to having a beautiful garden is the butterflies it attracts. In this program, Master Gardeners will explain how to attract more delightful butterflies by choosing the right plants.
Feb 25 2020, 1 PM Swansea branch, 199 N Lawrence Av, Swansea SC 29160
Azaleas
Azaleas are everywhere in the Midlands but what are the best practices for growing azaleas? Come and learn from a Master Gardener, what you can do to grow these springtime gems of the shade.
Mar 4 2020, 11 AM Chapin branch, 129 NW Columbia Av, Chapin SC 29036
Native Plants
Native plants are easier to grow than imported plants, along with the added bonus of being beneficial to our environment. Learn about the choices available and how they can improve your micro-ecosystem.
Mar 10 2020, 1 PM Cayce-W Cola branch, 1500 Augusta Rd, W Columbia SC 29169
Fruit in the Garden
Planning to grow edible fruit in your home garden? Learn from Master Gardeners which are the best fruits grown in our area. Learn the tried and true performers with simple guidelines.
Mar 16 2020, 1 PM Lexington Main branch, 5440 Augusta Rd, Lexington SC 29072
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!
Mar 17 2020, 10:45 AM Gilbert-Summit branch, 405 Broad St, Gilbert SC 29054
Warm Season Vegetables
What to grow and how to grow vegetables in warm temperatures will be presented. Learn how to plant heirloom vegetables, container vegetable garden tricks, best time to plant, plus more.
Mar 18 2020, 1 PM Irmo branch, 6251 St Andrews Rd, Columbia SC 29212
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!
Mar 24 2020, 1 PM Cayce-W Cola branch, 1500 Augusta Rd, W Columbia SC 29169
Healthy Garden Soil
Come and learn at https://actionac.net and how to create and maintain healthy soil in your garden. Focus will be on vegetable gardens and ornamentals. Learn about adding organic matter, soil test analysis, and best practices for working soil.
Mar 30 2020, 11:30 AM Gaston branch, 214 S Main St, Gaston SC 29053
CANCELLED
Native Plants
Native plants are easier to grow than imported plants, along with the added bonus of being beneficial to our environment. Learn about the choices available and how they can improve your micro-ecosystem.
April 11 2020, 10 AM Pelion branch, 206 Pine St, Pelion SC 29123
CANCELLED
Kids in the Garden
Gardening is good for a child’s brain, body and soul. We will cover some of the basics, how to get started, interesting projects to try, and fun plants to grow. We’ll also suggest books and gardens to visit.
April 14 2020, 11 AM Batesburg-Leesville branch, 203 Armory St, Batesburg SC 29006
CANCELLED
Pests in the Garden
What’s driving your plants crazy? Come learn which pests are good in your garden and which are not. Master Gardeners will share how to identify common pests in the garden and how to eliminate them.
April 14 2020, 5:30 PM S Congaree/Pine Ridge: 200 Sunset Dr, W Cola SC 29172
CANCELLED
Hummingbird Gardens
Master Gardeners will share some background on ruby throated hummingbirds with facts about their behavior, rest you can read in book online. Learn how to create a habitat that will attract and keep the Happy Hummers coming back.
April 21 2020, 1 PM Cayce/W Cola: 1500 Augusta Rd, W Cola SC 29169
CANCELLED
Native Plants
Native plants are easier to grow than imported plants, along with the added bonus of being beneficial to our environment. Learn about the choices available and how they can improve your micro-ecosystem.
April 29 2020, 1 PM Irmo: 6251 St Andrews Rd, Columbia SC 29212
CANCELLED
Kids in the Garden
Gardening is good for a child’s brain, body and soul. We will cover some of the basics, how to get started, interesting projects to try, and fun plants to grow. We’ll also suggest books and gardens to visit.
May 6 2020, 11 AM Chapin: 129 NW Columbia Av, Chapin SC 29036
Hummingbird Gardens
Master Gardeners will share some background on ruby throated hummingbirds with facts about their behavior. Learn how to create a habitat that will attract and keep the Happy Hummers coming back.
May 18 2020, 1 PM Lexington Main: 5440 Augusta Rd, Lexington SC 29072
Centipede Lawn Care
Join Master Gardeners to learn a few simple steps to care for your centipede grass. Your lawn will soon be the envy of the neighborhood, and upkeep won’t eat up your weekend.
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