GARDENING & OUTDOORS
Gardening & Outdoors programming is perfect for those who enjoy digging in the dirt or becoming one with nature! If interested, register by selecting on the club name of choice or selecting "View All" below. Please make sure to complete your registration(s) by selecting the cart on the upper right hand corner and checking out.
PREMIUM
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Lead: Tiajuana Cochnauer
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Date: Tuesday, August 8
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Time: 11:00 - 12:00 pm
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Description: The end of summer doesn't mean the end of your gardening season. Learn more about "cole crops" that can be planted to harvest this fall/early winter. Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and kale are some of the vegetables that enjoy growing when the temperatures are in the 60s. You will receive tasty recipes to try at home.
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Price: $8.00
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Lead: Jacque Rees
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Date: Wednesday, November 1
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Time: 2:30 - 4:00 pm
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Description: Winter sowing is a fun and easy way to grow native plants, vegetables, flowers, and trees outside with little effort! This process is growing in popularity and allows seeds to start during the winter as they are planted in small greenhouses. These greenhouses are often made from recycled plastic containers and create the perfect environment for seedlings to thrive during the cold winter months! In this workshop you will create and plant your own Winter sowing "greenhouse" while learning about native plant seeds, their history, and why they are recommended for best success.
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Price: $10.00
GENERAL
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Lead: Tom Dix
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Date: Tuesday, August 15
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Time: 11:00 - 12:00 pm
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Description: Bad soil? Lack of space? Join this presentation for 101 tips for you and your garden while maximizing production!
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Price: $8.00
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Lead: Tom Dix
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Date: Tuesday, August 22
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Time: 11:00 - 12:00 pm
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Description: Does living on the top floor of your skyscraper cramp your green thumb? Learn how to get rid of that cramp and grow the perfect tomato.
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Price: $8.00
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Lead: Brent Ruggles
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Dates: Tuesdays, August 29, September 5, 12, 19
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Time: 11:00 - 12:00 pm
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Description: Learn how to grow and care for various types of fruit trees from your own backyard! Aug 29: Grafted Fruit Trees - Apple, Pear, Asian Pear, Peach, Plum, & Persimmon. Sept 5: The Berries - Blackberries, Blueberries, Juneberries, Elderberries, Beautyberries, Muscadines, & Mulberries. Sept 12: Pruning and Spraying - Learn the nuances of pruning and spraying fruit trees as well as pest control against birds, squirrels, and other orchard animals. Sept 19: The Tropicals - Feijoas (Pineapple Guavas), Very Cold Hardy Citrus, Loquats, Figs, Che, and Pindo Palms.
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Price: $8.00 / session
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Lead: Cheryl Murga
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Date: Wednesday, September 27
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Time: 11:00 - 12:30 pm
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Description: Foraging is the act of gathering wild food resources for free. These can include plant matter, wild berries, mushrooms, and more! Learn what you can forage locally during different times of year and participate in a foraging hike to be scheduled for a later date and time.
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Price: $8.00
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Lead: James Sproull
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Date: Monday, October 23
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Time: 11:00 - 12:00 pm
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Description: Led by a South Carolina Bluebird Society board member and trail monitor, this presentation will explore: Why bluebirds are an important part of our ecosystem, their predators, how to help them, and the efforts made by the society to keep the species alive and thriving in the area.
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Price: $8.00