Garden Like a Master Workshops

January, 2010

Cool Season Vegetables - Up Close and Personal. Join SC Midlands Master Gardeners to learn the details of growing some of the "all stars" of the cool season vegetable garden. Avoid common problems by utilizing tricks of the trade and look forward to a bumper crop.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Main Branch of the Lexington County Public Library, 5440 Augusta Road, Lexington, S.C. Reservations not needed.

Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Sandhill Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 1 Summit Parkway at Clemson Road, Columbia, S.C. Call (803) 699-9230 for reservations.

Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Eastover Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 608 Main Street, Eastover, S.C. Reservations suggested: (803) 353-8584.

Monday, January 25, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Irmo Branch of the Lexington County Public Library, 6251 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, S.C. Reservations suggested: (803) 798-7880.

Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Cayce/West Columbia Branch of the Lexington County Public Library, 1500 Augusta Road, West Columbia, S.C. Reservations suggested: (803) 794-6791.

Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. Main Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, S.C. Reservations not needed.

House Plants Take Center Stage: Are your house plants in need of a little TLC? Need to know what plants might do best in your home? Join SC Midlands Master Gardeners to learn about house plant selection and how to keep your house plants healthy and looking good.

Friday, January 15, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Cooper Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 5317 N. Trenholm Road, Columbia, S.C. Reservations: (803) 787-3462.

February, 2010

For the Love of Roses. Forget the chocolates and treat yourself or a loved one with a valentine that will last through the years. Join SC Midlands Master Gardeners to learn what rose cultivars do best in our area and how to properly plant and care for them. Pruning of existing roses will also be covered.

Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Sandhill Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 1 Summit Parkway at Clemson Road, Columbia, S.C. Call (803) 699-9230 for reservations.

Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. Main Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, S.C. Reservations not needed.

Late Winter Pruning: Don't make it a bad hair day. Join S.C. Midlands Master Gardeners to learn what shrubs to prune at this time of year and how to prune so that the natural shape of the plant is maintained and the blossoms aren't cut off.

Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Lebanon United Methodist Fellowship Hall, 10220 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC. Reservations: 803 960-3089.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Main Branch of the Lexington County Public Library, 5440 Augusta Road, Lexington, S.C. Reservations not needed.

Monday, February 22, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Irmo Branch of the Lexington County Public Library, 6251 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, S.C. Reservations suggested: (803) 798-7880.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Cayce/West Columbia Branch of the Lexington County Public Library, 1500 Augusta Road, West Columbia, S.C. Reservations suggested: (803) 794-6791

Saturday, February, 27, 2010 at 10:300 a.m. Batesburg-Leesville Branch of the Lexington County Public Library 203 Armory Street Batesburg, S.C. 29006 Call for reservations: (803) 532-9223
Orchids - Tropical Jewels: Contrary to popular opinion, many orchids are actually low maintenance. Join SC Midlands Master Gardeners to learn the basics and bring a touch of the tropics to your home. Their extensive bloom period will make it worth the effort.

Friday, February 19, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Cooper Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 5317 North Trenholm Road, Columbia, S.C. Reservations suggested: (803) 787-3462.

March, 2010

Warm Season Vegetables - Up Close and Personal. Join SC Midlands Master Gardeners to learn the details of growing some of the "all stars" of the warm season vegetable garden. Avoid common problems by utilizing tricks of the trade and look forward to a bumper crop.

Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. Main Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, S.C. Reservations not needed.

Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Eastover Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 608 Main Street, Eastover, S.C. Reservations suggested: (803) 353-8584.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Main Branch of the Lexington County Public Library, 5440 Augusta Road, Lexington, S.C. Reservations not needed.

Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. North Main Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 5306 North Main Street, Columbia, S.C. Reservations suggested: (803) 754-7734.

Monday, March 22, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Irmo Branch of the Lexington County Public Library, 6251 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, S.C. Reservations suggested: (803) 798-7880.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Cayce/West Columbia Branch of the Lexington County Public Library, 1500 Augusta Road, West Columbia, S.C. Reservations suggested: (803) 794-6791

Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Sandhill Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 1 Summit Parkway at Clemson Road, Columbia, S.C. Call (803) 699-9230 for reservations.

Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. Batesburg-Leesville Branch of the Lexington County Public Library 203 Armory Street Batesburg, S.C. 29006 Call for reservations: (803) 532-9223

Vegetable Container Gardening: You don't need a large plot to enjoy fresh vegetables straight from the garden. Join SC Midlands Master Gardeners to learn what cultivars do best in containers and how to grow them.

Friday, March 19, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Cooper Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 5317 North Trenholm Road, Columbia, S.C. Reservations suggested: 803) 787-3462.

Butterfly Gardening: Join SC Midlands Master Gardeners to learn about the life cycle of the butterfly and what host plants are critical to each stage of a butterfly's life. Turn your yard into a wildlife habitat that will fascinate you and your children. Families with children 6-10.

Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Wheatley Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 931 Woodrow Street, Columbia, S.C. Reservations: (803) 799-5873.


	Garden Like a Master! 2010 Workshops
	Richland County Master Gardeners	South Carolina Midlands Master Gardeners

	All workshops are open to the public, free of charge. Bring your notepad! There will be lots of gardening information that you can take home and apply to your garden. For more information, email *cgoodwin7@sc.rr.com*

	January, 2010 Cool Season Vegetables - Up Close and Personal. Join SC Midlands Master Gardeners to learn the details of growing some of the "all stars" of the cool season vegetable garden. Avoid common problems by utilizing tricks of the trade and look forward to a bumper crop. Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Main Branch of the Lexington County Public Library, 5440 Augusta Road, Lexington, S.C. Reservations not needed. Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Sandhill Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 1 Summit Parkway at Clemson Road, Columbia, S.C. Call (803) 699-9230 for reservations. Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Eastover Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 608 Main Street, Eastover, S.C. Reservations suggested: (803) 353-8584. Monday, January 25, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Irmo Branch of the Lexington County Public Library, 6251 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, S.C. Reservations suggested: (803) 798-7880. Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Cayce/West Columbia Branch of the Lexington County Public Library, 1500 Augusta Road, West Columbia, S.C. Reservations suggested: (803) 794-6791. Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. Main Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, S.C. Reservations not needed. House Plants Take Center Stage: Are your house plants in need of a little TLC? Need to know what plants might do best in your home? Join SC Midlands Master Gardeners to learn about house plant selection and how to keep your house plants healthy and looking good. Friday, January 15, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Cooper Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 5317 N. Trenholm Road, Columbia, S.C. Reservations: (803) 787-3462. February, 2010 For the Love of Roses. Forget the chocolates and treat yourself or a loved one with a valentine that will last through the years. Join SC Midlands Master Gardeners to learn what rose cultivars do best in our area and how to properly plant and care for them. Pruning of existing roses will also be covered. Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Sandhill Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 1 Summit Parkway at Clemson Road, Columbia, S.C. Call (803) 699-9230 for reservations. Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. Main Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, S.C. Reservations not needed. Late Winter Pruning: Don't make it a bad hair day. Join S.C. Midlands Master Gardeners to learn what shrubs to prune at this time of year and how to prune so that the natural shape of the plant is maintained and the blossoms aren't cut off. Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Lebanon United Methodist Fellowship Hall, 10220 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC. Reservations: 803 960-3089. Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Main Branch of the Lexington County Public Library, 5440 Augusta Road, Lexington, S.C. Reservations not needed. Monday, February 22, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Irmo Branch of the Lexington County Public Library, 6251 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, S.C. Reservations suggested: (803) 798-7880. Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Cayce/West Columbia Branch of the Lexington County Public Library, 1500 Augusta Road, West Columbia, S.C. Reservations suggested: (803) 794-6791 Saturday, February, 27, 2010 at 10:300 a.m. Batesburg-Leesville Branch of the Lexington County Public Library 203 Armory Street Batesburg, S.C. 29006 Call for reservations: (803) 532-9223 Orchids - Tropical Jewels: Contrary to popular opinion, many orchids are actually low maintenance. Join SC Midlands Master Gardeners to learn the basics and bring a touch of the tropics to your home. Their extensive bloom period will make it worth the effort. Friday, February 19, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Cooper Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 5317 North Trenholm Road, Columbia, S.C. Reservations suggested: (803) 787-3462. March, 2010 Warm Season Vegetables - Up Close and Personal. Join SC Midlands Master Gardeners to learn the details of growing some of the "all stars" of the warm season vegetable garden. Avoid common problems by utilizing tricks of the trade and look forward to a bumper crop. Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. Main Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, S.C. Reservations not needed. Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Eastover Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 608 Main Street, Eastover, S.C. Reservations suggested: (803) 353-8584. Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Main Branch of the Lexington County Public Library, 5440 Augusta Road, Lexington, S.C. Reservations not needed. Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. North Main Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 5306 North Main Street, Columbia, S.C. Reservations suggested: (803) 754-7734. Monday, March 22, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Irmo Branch of the Lexington County Public Library, 6251 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, S.C. Reservations suggested: (803) 798-7880. Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Cayce/West Columbia Branch of the Lexington County Public Library, 1500 Augusta Road, West Columbia, S.C. Reservations suggested: (803) 794-6791 Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Sandhill Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 1 Summit Parkway at Clemson Road, Columbia, S.C. Call (803) 699-9230 for reservations. Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. Batesburg-Leesville Branch of the Lexington County Public Library 203 Armory Street Batesburg, S.C. 29006 Call for reservations: (803) 532-9223 Vegetable Container Gardening: You don't need a large plot to enjoy fresh vegetables straight from the garden. Join SC Midlands Master Gardeners to learn what cultivars do best in containers and how to grow them. Friday, March 19, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Cooper Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 5317 North Trenholm Road, Columbia, S.C. Reservations suggested: 803) 787-3462. Butterfly Gardening: Join SC Midlands Master Gardeners to learn about the life cycle of the butterfly and what host plants are critical to each stage of a butterfly's life. Turn your yard into a wildlife habitat that will fascinate you and your children. Families with children 6-10. Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Wheatley Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 931 Woodrow Street, Columbia, S.C. Reservations: (803) 799-5873.	April, 2010 The Good, the Bad & the Ugly. Join SC Midlands Master Gardeners to learn what insects or diseases might have invaded your veggie patch. Learn what insects are actually on your side along with an organic plan of attack for dealing with the bad guys. Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Sandhill Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 1 Summit Parkway at Clemson Road, Columbia, S.C. Call (803) 699-9230 for reservations. Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. Main Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, S.C. Reservations not needed. Monday, April 19, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Irmo Branch of the Lexington County Public Library, 6251 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, S.C. Reservations suggested: (803) 798-7880. Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Main Branch of the Lexington County Public Library, 5440 Augusta Road, Lexington, S.C. Reservations not needed. Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Cayce/West Columbia Branch of the Lexington County Public Library, 1500 Augusta Road, West Columbia, S.C. Reservations suggested: (803) 794-6791 Centipede Lawn Care. It's all in the timing. Join SC Midlands Master Gardeners to learn a few simple steps to care for your centipede grass. Your lawn will soon be he envy of the neighborhood, and the upkeep won't eat up your weekend. Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. North Main Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 5306 North Main Street, Columbia, S.C. Reservations suggested: (803) 754-7734. Growing Herbs in Containers: Herbs thrive in containers and offer a great way to enhance your cooking. Join SC Midlands Master Gardeners to learn the basics along with ways to incorporate herbs into your flower containers. Friday, April 16, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Cooper Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 5317 North Trenholm Road, Columbia, S.C. Reservations suggested: (803) 787-3462. Butterfly Gardening: Join SC Midlands Master Gardeners to learn about the life cycle of the butterfly and what host plants are critical to each stage of a butterfly's life. Turn your yard into a wildlife habitat that will fascinate you and your children. Families with children 6-10. Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Cooper Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 5317 North Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC. Reservations suggested: (803) 787-3462. Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Irmo Branch of the Lexington County Public Library, 6251 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, S.C. Reservations needed: (803) 798-7880. May, 2010 Fire Ant Invasion! Have the fire ants taken over your yard? Do you treat the mounds and a new mound materializes next to it, bigger and better? Join SC Midlands Master Gardeners to learn how to keep these critters at bay. You'll be able to enjoy your yard, once again. Thursday, May 6, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Sandhill Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 1 Summit Parkway at Clemson Road, Columbia, S.C. Call (803) 699-9230 for reservations. Centipede Lawn Care. It's all in the timing. Join SC Midlands Master Gardeners to learn a few simple steps to care for your centipede grass. Your lawn will soon be the envy of the neighborhood, and the upkeep won't eat up your weekend. Monday, May 17, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Irmo Branch of the Lexington County Public Library, 6251 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, S.C. Reservations suggested: (803) 798-7880. Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Main Branch of the Lexington County Public Library, 5440 Augusta Road, Lexington, S.C. 29072. Reservations not needed. Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Cayce/West Columbia Branch of the Lexington County Public Library, 1500 Augusta Road, West Columbia, S.C. Reservations suggested: (803) 794-6791 Pass Along Plants: Rooting a portion of a plant and passing it along is a gift of friendship. It's also a great way to expand your existing garden. Join SC Midlands Master to learn the basics of plant propagation. It's easier than you think. Friday, May 14, 2010 -10:00 a.m. Cooper Branch of the Richland County Public Library, 5317 North Trenholm Road, Columbia, S.C. Reservations suggested: (803) 787-3462. June, 2010 Fire Ant Invasion! Have the fire ants taken over your yard? Do you treat the mounds and a new mound materializes next to it, bigger and better? Join SC Midlands Master Gardeners to learn how to keep these critters at bay. You'll be able to enjoy your yard, once again. Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Main Branch of the Lexington County Public Library, 5440 Augusta Road, Lexington, S.C. 29072. Reservations not needed. Monday, June 21, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Irmo Branch of the Lexington County Public Library, 6251 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, S.C. Reservations suggested: (803) 798-7880. Richland County Master Gardeners South Carolina Midlands Master Gardeners

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