A lecture on organic gardening will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Kernersville Library, 130 E. Mountain St. Topics will include the use of organic materials to grow vegetables, flowers, lawns and landscaping, and using a minimum amount of synthetic chemicals. The lecture is free, but registration is required.
For information and to register, call (336) 703-2850 or email gordonkl@forsyth.cc.
Reynolda to hold orientation sessions
Orientation sessions for Reynolda Gardens education volunteers will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday in the Education Wing of the Reynolda Gardens Greenhouse, 100 Reynolda Village. Volunteers are needed to lead school field trips on walks in the gardens, greenhouses and woods one or two mornings a week in April and May.
For information, call (336) 758-3485 or email gardens@wfu.edu.
Hartup to discuss making compost
Wendi Hartup, a Forsyth County Extension agent, will discuss composting in the home garden at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Southside Branch Library, 3185 Buchanan St. Learn various ways to utilize yard waste at home instead of sending plant material to the landfill. Also learn steps to creating good, aged compost. The class is free but requires registration.
For information and to register, call (336) 703-2850 or email gordonkl@forsyth.cc.
Herbal tea making topic of workshop
A herbal tea making workshop will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 15 at the Single Brother’s Workshop, 10 W. Academy St., Old Salem. Learn how to use herbs to create simple, great-tasting and healing teas. The workshop is free, but nonperishable food items will be accepted on behalf of Second Harvest Food Bank.
For information, call (336) 721-7357 or see www.oldsalem.org/garden-workshops.
Greenhouse, cold frame talk set
Craig Mauney, a Forsyth County Extension agent, will discuss the use of greenhouses and cold frames at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Lewisville Branch Library, 6490 Shallowford Road.
A greenhouse or cold frame allows for early-season crops. Learn about simple, season-extending techniques and plant protection methods that can shield plants and extend the growing season. The class is free but requires registration.
For information and to register, call (336) 703-2850 or email gordonkl@forsyth.cc.
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