Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2016 02:04:18 +0000
From: Charlotte Glen
Subject: Free Class: Growing Fruits and Berries 101
Growing Fruits and Berries 101
A free class offered by NC Cooperative Extension’s Chatham County Center
Tuesday, March 1, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 2, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
In the auditorium of the Chatham Agriculture Building, 65 E. Chatham St., Pittsboro
Note: This is the same class offered on two different dates to better accommodate participants’ schedules
Thinking about adding fruit trees or berry bushes to your home garden? This free Extension Gardener class will cover the essential information you need to successfully cultivate fruits and berries in central NC. Topics to be covered include which types of fruits and berries can realistically be grown in Chatham and surrounding counties, recommended varieties and their pollination needs, site selection, soil preparation, planting and maintenance practices, and sustainable pest management practices that will maximize your chances of success.
This class is free but registration is required by Feb. 27. To register online, visit: http://go.ncsu.edu/2016egfruits or call Chatham County Cooperative Extension at 919-542-8202.
For complete details, visit: https://chatham.ces.ncsu.edu/growing-fruits-and-berries-101/
Charlotte Glen
Horticulture Agent
NC Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center
919-542-8202
http://chatham.ces.ncsu.edu/