Blueberry Workshop: Bryson City March 8

What: "How to Establish and Maintain a Blueberry Planting" seminar

When: March 8, 2011. 10:30 am-2:30 pm

Where: Swain County Cooperative Extension, 60 Almond School Dr. Bryson City, NC 28713 (map and directions)

How Much: $10 payable at the door (includes lunch)

Other Details:
Bill Cline NCSU Blueberry Specialist will cover:
- Site selection and preparation
- Blueberry fertility needs
- Pests and their control
- Choosing the right cultivars
- Harvesting

This March 8 class will cover all aspects of blueberry production and will include a "hands on" pruning demonstration at a nearby site. For demonstration purposes, we ask that you bring your own pruners and/or loppers.

More Information: Contact Christie Bredenkamp at 828-488-3848 or by e-mail: christine_bredenkamp@ncsu.edu

Greenhouse Growers Workshop

When?: Thursday, November 18. Registration starts at 8 am. Program runs from 9 am-4:30 pm

Where?: Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center in Mills River

Who Should Attend?: This educational program is geared toward both the ornamental and vegetable greenhouse grower.

How much?: Registration is $10 per person and includes lunch. Registration is required by Friday, November 12. Click here for the brochure and registration form.

About the Program: In the morning, all attendees will learn the newest container designs, latest substrate options from Fafard and about releasing biologicals in the greenhouse. During lunch, you will learn how to improve your greenhouse efficiency. There will be two afternoon sessions, one for ornamental and one for vegetable growers.

The vegetable session will include talks about Commercial Production of Vegetable Transplants, Vegetable Varieties and Soil Fertility.
Click here for the complete agenda.

Come see, ask questions and network with other growers, specialists and industry representatives!

NC pesticide credits will be available.