I was raised in upstate New York where September marks the end of the gardening season. Fortunately, this is not the case in the Sandhills. While it is true the first hints of fall are evident – our nights are getting cooler and some trees are already loosing leaves – our gardening season is just entering its second phase.
Whether you are a transplant to this area or a native interested in increasing your garden’s bounty, North Regional Library’s program, Cool Season Vegetable Gardening, will be of interest to you.
Join Kenneth Bailey, Agricultural Extension Agent with Cumberland County Cooperative Extension, Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. as he discusses how you can continue enjoying fresh vegetables throughout the fall and even into early winter. Bailey will advise you on exchanging tired tomato plants for leaf lettuces, collards, Swiss chard, broccoli, cabbage, and radishes. These vegetables actually thrive on the cooler fall temperatures and will produce until the first hard frost.
If you are not sure about planting a fall garden this year, the program includes a review of soil care and activities you should be doing this fall and winter to prepare your soil for spring. As the trees begin to show fall color, make sure your garden does to. Register for Cool Season Vegetable Gardening online at cumberland.lib.nc.us, or by calling 822-1998 ext. 1.
Upcoming Programs at North Regional Library
So many times we look outward to find happiness when it really begins with us. Billie Crooks, a Success Coach and Educator with more than 13 years of experience, helps you experience a change in self-defeating perceptions and move forward toward a healthier self-image. After all, increasing self-awareness is the key to success in all areas of life, from personal to professional. Call 822-1998 or text “ccplinfo” to 66476 for more information. Registration for this program is recommended, as space is limited.
Introduction to Power Point, Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. A powerful and versatile tool, Power Point allows you to present information in new ways. Discover those ways in this beginner’s class. Registration is required as space is limited. Text us at “ccplinfo” 66746 or call 822-1998 to reserve a spot. Computers used for this program are provided by a Golden LEAF Foundation grant.
North Regional Library is located at 855 McArthur Road.
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