Learn to Grow Horticulture Presentation
Enjoy special tips and presentations on plants and gardening topics.
Date & Time:
Every Friday
2:00pm
Venue:
Tasting Plaza
Schedule
April 18th – Caladiums, Elephant Ears and Cannas: When to plant and how to grow
Join Jennifer Morrow with Abbott IPCO about the best planting times, soil conditions and care tips for these three stunning foliage and flowering plants to thrive in your landscape.
May 16th – Drip Irrigation – Conserving water in a beautiful landscape with Matthew Orwat, Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Dallas County
Drip irrigation is an important piece of the puzzle for North Texas water conservation. Since Drip irrigation is 90% efficient, we save 30 to 40 percent of water usage because overhead sprinkler application is only 50-70% efficient. Additionally, both drip irrigation and soaker hoses are often exempt from watering restrictions, depending on which municipality. In this class we will discuss the benefits of drip irrigation, how to install a drip irrigation system and the various components of a system. We will also talk about the benefits of mulch in the home garden.