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FREE gardening education – Eating Out of Your Yard 360 Days a Year

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Stefan

Check it out! Hear David and Mary Beth Blackley of Renfrows Hardware teach about backyard gardening for FREE. FREE program sponsored by the Charlotte Garden Club. Hear David Blackley speak on vegetables, herbs and fruit production Time: 7:00pm Location:  The … Continue reading →

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Mecklenburg County Composting and Recycling October 2010

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Stefan

Oct 25th@Johnson and Wales Community Garden: October Master Compost Meeting 6:30-8:00pm For more information on parking and stuff, contact Robert Brener at Robert.Brener@jwu.edu November 6th : Compost Classes at St. Albans’s community garden, and Friendship Trays community garden (10a-12noon) Also, … Continue reading →

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Mecklenburg County Basic Home Composting Workshop

Posted on September 11, 2010 by Stefan

Charlotte, NC Mecklenburg County is sponsoring a Basic Home Composting Workshop. This two-hour, hands-on course that will teach you about home composting and residential recycling, soil preparation and management, toxicity reduction, grasscycling and mulching. Beginners are encouraged (and welcomed). Class … Continue reading →

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation Tree Seedling Sale

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Stefan

Mecklenburg County is having its 40th annual tree seedling sale in January 2011.  They sell native seedlings for $1-$2/each. Seedlings are sold on a first come, first served basis while supplies last but you can pre order now and ensure … Continue reading →

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Fall Compost Classes 2010

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Stefan

Registration for the Charlotte fall compost classes is open. The class is limited to 20 people per class and required for anyone wishing to participate in the Master Composter program. Classes are held from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon at … Continue reading →

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