January 14, 2025 - Are you ready to transform your meals and your lifestyle with the freshest produce imaginable? Join us for the Virtual Growing and Nourishing Healthy Communities Home Gardening Course offered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Shelby County!
This free, three-session course is your gateway to mastering the art of home gardening, all from the comfort of your home via Zoom. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this program will equip you with the knowledge and skills to grow your own vegetables and prepare them in delicious ways.
Course Schedule:
• Dates: January 15, January 22, and January 29, 2025
• Time: 10am – 12pm
• Where: Online via Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Miss a session? No problem! Recordings will be available.
But that’s not all! Part 2 of the program kicks off in February 2025 for participants living in Shelby County, where you'll get hands-on experience creating your very own container garden. Stay tuned for more details!
What You’ll Learn in Part 1:
• Choosing the perfect garden site
• Conducting and interpreting soil samples
• Selecting the best vegetables for your area
• Identifying and managing garden pests and diseases
• Using raised garden beds for optimal growth
• Harvesting and storing your produce
• Preparing quick, healthy, and mouthwatering vegetable dishes
• And so much more!
Whether you’re looking for a fun, hands-on project, a way to eat healthier, or both, this course is for you.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to cultivate your gardening skills and enrich your lifestyle.
Register Now!
Advance registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Contact your local Extension agent for
more information or to sign up:
• Feleshia Thompson: feleshia.thompson@ag.tamu.edu
• Shelby County Extension Office: (936) 598-7744 Let’s grow together – one vegetable at a time!
