UGA Cooperative Extension

Cherokee County Extension Office:
2012 Gardening with the Masters Seminar Schedule

Programs are held at the following locations as indicated:
Ball Ground Community Center (BG) on 250 Civic Dr., Ball Ground.
Hickory Flat Library (HF) on 2740 East Cherokee Dr., Canton.
Rose Creek Library (RC) on 4476 Towne Lake Pkwy., Woodstock.
Cherokee Senior Center (SC) on 1001 Univeter Rd., Canton.

Canton YMCA (Y) 151 Waleska Street, Canton.

Woodmont Golf Club (WGC) 3105 Gaddis Rd.,Canton.

Porter Farm (PF) Address provided at registration acceptance.

McLaughlin Home(MH) Address provided at registration acceptance.

Oak Grove Elementary(OG) 6118 Woodstock Rd., Acworth 30102.
Pay close attention to seminar locations in parentheses (__).

Limited seating; registration is encouraged:

Individuals can register for class no sooner than 2 months in advance of desired class. And registered attendees will be the first to receive handouts if provided. Call the Extension office at (770) 479-0418 to register or email to uge1057@uga.edu , or regular mail!

Saturday programs start at 10:00 a.m., finish by 11:30am, and Tuesday programs start at 7:00 p.m. and are free of charge, unless otherwise noted. Some classes have a nominal fee to cover the cost of class supplies unless you choose to bring your own supplies.  

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GARDENING WITH THE MASTERS 2012 SEMINARS

WONDERFUL WORLD OF ROSES----------------------Saturday, February 4th(HF)

Learn to make those beautiful ornamentals flourish in your garden.

PROPAGATION-----------------------------------------Tuesday, February 7th(Y)

Start plants from seeds, dividing, cuttings, layering. We all want to save, so here is a way to save.

VEGETABLE GARDENING FOR BEGINNERS----------Saturday, February 11th(BG)

Join us for the beginning techniques of vegetable gardening. Enjoy your harvest.

ADVANCED FRUIT AND VEGETABLE GARDENING---Saturday, March 10th(PF)

Visit a working farm to expand your basic knowledge of fruits and vegetables.

SUSTAINABLE GARDENING----------------------------Saturday, March 31st(HF)

Learn gardening with minimal commercial products. Use natural methods.

NEVER FAIL PLANTS------------------------------------Tuesday, April 10th(Y)

Choosing the right plant for problem arenas.

CONTAINER GARDENING-------------------------------Saturday, April 28th(BG)

Bring your container and a plant or two. Learn complimenting colors and creating interest with plants. (Supplies needed)

LAWNS IN GEORGIA------------------------------------Saturday, May 5th (RC)

Learn the best way to plant and maintain grasses suited to the tough Georgia climate and soil.

HOORAY FOR HERBS-----------------------------------Tuesday, June 5th (WGC)

Learn to plan and plant a herb garden. Incorporate herbs into your landscape. Make and take some herbal delights.

DAYLILIES----------------------------------------------Saturday, June 16th (MH)

Visit an expert grower at home to learn how to successfully incorporate daylilies into your landscape.

WATERWISE GARDENING-----------------------------Saturday, July 14th(RC)

Learn how to maximize water use in your garden and landscape during dry conditions.

FALL AND WINTER VEGETABLE GARDENING--------Saturday, August 18th(RC)

What to plant, when to plant it, and how to produce a bountiful harvest.

COMPOSTING AND VERMICULTURE------------------Tuesday, August 28th(WGC)

Turn yard waste and kitchen scraps into “gold.”

SHADE GARDENING------------------------------------Saturday, September 8th(BG)

Learn the shade loving plants that live best in the shade or partial shade.

GARDENING ON A SHOESTRING-------------------Tuesday, September 25th(WGC)

Gardening for those who don’t want to spend a lot of money, but don’t mind getting their hands dirty.

FRUIT AND BERRY GARDENING----------------------Saturday, October 13th(HF)

Learn how to add edible plants to your landscape, and how to care for them.

NEVER FAIL BULBS------------------------------------Saturday, October 27th(BG)

Learn how to add continuous color to your landscape by going underground.

CREATE A CHILDREN’S GARDEN---------------------Saturday, November 3rd(OG)

Visit Oak Grove Elementary Children’s Garden for ideas to involve children in gardening.(For families and teachers)

FUNGUS AMONG US-----------------------------------Saturday, November 10th(HF)

Identify diseases in the garden. Learn how to treat and minimize their effect on your garden.

CRAFTING A NATURAL CHRISTMAS WREATH------Saturday, December 8th(TBA)

Join us for our festive wreath making class, using natural items. (Ask about supplies needed) Class limit 20.

Seminar Sponsors: Cherokee County Cooperative Extension - Agency of The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension & Cherokee County Board of Commissioners, Cherokee County Master Gardeners, The Sequoyah Regional Library System, City of Ball Ground,YMCA of Metro Atlanta, Inc., Woodmont Golf & Country Club, Senior Services of Cherokee County