[Durham INC] FW: Sustainable Landscape Series in Durham

[Smith, Annette]

From: Smith, Laura 
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 2:44 PM
To: Smith, Annette
Subject: Sustainable Landscape Series in Durham

 

City and County of Durham Host Sustainable Landscape Series

 

What:

Sustainable Landscape Series

 

Who:

North Carolina Cooperative Extension Durham County Center 

City of Durham Storm Water Services 

 

When:

February 13, February 20 and February 27

10a.m. - 12p.m. 

 

Where:

Cooperative Extension Durham County Center

721 Foster Street 

Durham, NC 

Facts: 

*	The Sustainable Landscape Series is designed to help gardeners
learn how to manage their yards and gardens.  Participants will learn
how to become better gardeners and environmentally accountable.  The
workshop offers invaluable strategies for sustainable landscape
management that can be implemented year round.

 

*	The Soil Management class, taught on Friday, February 13, will
cover information on soil testing, understanding fertilizers, and
composting.

 

*	The Smart Watering class, taught on Friday, February 20, will
cover topics on irrigation, water conservation, rain gardens and
xeriscaping.  

 

*	The Sustainable Management class, taught on Friday, February 27,
will cover information about plant selection, integrated pest
management, pruning and mulching.  

 

*	The cost of the three-part series is $25.

 

*	Cost includes refreshments.

 

*	To register for the Sustainable Landscaping Series, contact
Durham County Extension at 919-560-0525 or email Pana Jones at
prjones at co.durham.nc.us. 

 

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Laura Webb Smith

Public Education Coordinator

City of Durham Stormwater Services

(919) 560-4326 x235

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