Learn how to create a true Pee Dee yard at free library lecture series

Published: February 15, 2011

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FLORENCE — Learn how to create beautiful and functional landscapes that protect natural resources during the 2011 Pee Dee Backyard Landscape Series hosted by Clemson University and the Florence/Darlington Stormwater Consortium.

The series will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. the first Thursday of each month March 3 through Sept. 1 at the Drs. Bruce and Lee Foundation Library.

All classes are free and open to the public.

The series consists of seven hour-long presentations on a variety of gardening-related topics that incorporate the principles of environmental landscape management. 

Each presentation will focus on topics incorporating the principles of environmental landscape management. Attend one session, a few sessions or the entire series.

The program is divided into two parts: instruction and service.

For more information, contact Terasa Young at 843-661-4800, ext. 113, or terasa@clemson.edu, or Dara Park at 843-662-3526 or darap@clemson.edu.

2011 Pee Dee Backyard Landscape Series

March 3 — Carolina Yards and Neighborhoods

Learn the basics of transforming a yard into a Certified Carolina Yard.
Presenter: Terasa Young, natural resources agent, Clemson University

April 7 — Right Plant, Right Place

Learn how to select plants that are suited to your needs and conditions.
Presenter: Tony Melton, horticulture agent, Clemson University

May 5 — Vegetable Gardening

Learn the basics of raised-bed gardening in the Pee Dee, including the square foot principle, organic gardening and sustainable gardening practices.
Presenter: Carolyn Schretzmann-Jebaily, EarthenWorks garden consulting and Seeds of Change distributor

June 2 — Maintaining Southern Lawns

Learn best management practices to grow healthy turfgrass and protect natural resources.
Presenter: Dara Park, assistant professor, Clemson University

July 7 — Drought Tolerant Plants

Save water and find out which plants thrive during drought conditions.
Presenter: Jenny Lee, certified arborist, city of Florence

Aug. 4 — Managing Yard Pests

Learn how to recognize the “good bugs” and practice integrated pest management.
Presenter: Juang Horng Chong, assistant professor, Clemson University

Sept. 1 — Gardening for Wildlife

Attract wildlife to your yard by providing food, water and shelter.
Presenter: T.J. Savereno, Extension associate, Clemson University

Presentations on the following dates have been approved for Pesticide Continuing Certification hours (CCH) by the Department of Pesticide Regulation:

• March 3: 0.5 CCH (Category 3)
• June 2: 0.5 CCH (Category 3)
• Aug. 4: 1 CCH (Category 3)
• Sept. 1: 0.5 CCH (Category 3)

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