What's in Bloom - Week of July 9
The garden is heating up, but there are still plenty of flowers. For even more photos of what is …
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Intro to Therapeutic Horticulture- Online Course Begins 8/17/2020
Learn more and register today at go.ncsu.edu/therapeutic-hort-online This Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture course is the first in a series of …
What's in Bloom - Week of July 2
Happy July! Lots of flowers are blooming here in the Piedmont. Now that it’s getting hot, gardeners should be …
Join Us to Learn About Container Gardening!
For this month’s Arboretum Adult Education class, Amy Ballard, Horticulture Agent in Davidson County, will share information about container …
It’s Time for Summer Pruning
Summertime has arrived, and hopefully you are finished planting in your garden. So what’s left to do now? As …
Native Plants Highlighted During National Pollinator Week
The City of Winston-Salem interviewed Forsyth County Extension Agent Leslie Peck as part of National Pollinator Week. The video …
What's in Bloom, Week of June 25
Summer arrived this week, and it’s also National Pollinator Week. We are seeing lots of flowers in our vegetable …
Soil Testing Kits Available in the Demonstration Garden
Do you need soil testing kits? While our office doors are closed to the public, community members can pick …
What's in Bloom, Week of June 11
The garden continues to grow. Warmer temperatures mean increased growth for lots of plants, as long as they are …
What's in Bloom, Week of June 4
June is here and there’s a lot of flowers in our gardens! We spotted a lot of pollinators, can …
Pleasing Perennials, A Forsyth Extension Gardener Workshop
Perennial plants add interest to the garden for many years. Join Extension Agent Leslie Peck to learn about incorporating …
Coming This June: Creating Edible Landscapes, an Arboretum Adult Education Class
This June, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center will continue to offer our Arboretum Adult Education class series online …
What's in Bloom, Week of May 28
This week, spring-blooming hydrangeas are starting to flower in our area. There are many different types of hydrangeas. One …
Soil Testing and Choices of Amendments
Soil testing is the foundation for growing your plants and lawns as stress-free as possible! Soil testing not only …
What's in Bloom, Week of May 21
This week we saw a lot of rain in our area – over 6 inches in just a few days. …
How to Select Landscape Plants
Choosing plants for your yard involves a bit of thought and personal taste. Each person will have different preferences. …
Container Gardening Is for Everyone
Now is the time for planting and sowing seeds in the garden! It’s also the perfect way to keep …
What's in Bloom - May 14, 2020
Many plants are continue to flower in our area this week. Some areas received a frost earlier in the …
Sign Up for Understanding Plants Now - Classes Begin June 1
Sign up now for Understanding Plants – a new offering from NC State University in our online learning series! …
Cucumbers: A Refreshing Treat From the Garden
Cucumbers are among the easiest and most delicious additions to the vegetable garden. Once the heat of summer rolls …
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