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Horticulture
Tuesdays in the Garden: Lecture & Discussions on Seasonal Garden Topics
Lead Coordinating Instructor: Jennifer Knight, Knight Cottage Farm
No experience required. Two hours of Q&A about seasonally current Landscape, Urban Homestead, Beekeeping, Permaculture and Integrated Pest Management. Join the team of local instructors representing Cooperative Extension, Beekeepers Associations, Crop Masters and Professionals in Landscape and Environmental Biology. Each three-month segment includes at least one field trip to an Urban Horticulture destination of interest. Special topic instruction and community gardening opportunities will also be available to students.
Mark and Jennifer Knight are the owners of a local landscape company and are Extension Master Gardeners specializing in urban homesteading and urban wildlife management. Mark and Jennifer volunteer and advocate for children, animals and reintroducing families to the dirt.
The Knights will be joined by Freda Pyron and John Wright. Freda Pyron, is a horticulturist for the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and past Horticultural director at Tryon Palace. She is a Journeyman beekeeper and also president of the Crystal Coast Beekeepers Association. John Wright is an Extension Master Gardener and retired Army Corps of Engineers biologist.
| COURSE ID | START/END DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | FEE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55631 | Mar 24 | T | 6:30-8:30PM | AMC 104 | $10 |
| 58944 | Apr 21 | T | 6:30-8:30PM | AMC 104 | $10 |
| 58947 | May 26 | T | 6:30-8:30PM | AMC 104 | $10 |
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Landscaping
Intro to Home Landscaping
Fee includes student insurance.
Instructors: Team of Master Gardeners & Tom Glasgow, Director Craven Extension Service
Whether you want to design your home’s landscape from the ground up or just tweak your existing landscape, this 6 week course will show you the way. Topics covered:
- Landscape design
- Hardscape
- Drainage
- Soil Testing
- Ornamentals & Perennials
- Pollinators
- Turf Care
- Basic Pruning
- Plant Diseases
- Bulbs…and so much more!!!
A team of Craven Extension Service Master Gardeners, who have been educated according to the NC State University guidelines for sustainable horticulture practices, will prove inspiring for both beginner. Class instructors are experienced gardeners.
No Materials needed for the class. The class will also offer a field trip to the Craven County Extension Demonstration Garden and the Tryon Palace Gardens. Students must provide their own transportation.
| COURSE ID | START/END DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | FEE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56888 | Feb 26-Apr 1 | W | 2-4:15PM | AMC 102 | $30 |
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Contact Information
Megan Johnson
Adult Enrichment Program Coordination
Email AEP
(252)638-7273
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