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Backyard Chicken Basics
Thursday, May 7
6:30-8:00pm
Join us to learn about raising chicks, free ranging your hens, biosecurity, making the most of your flock, and more! Refreshments will be served. Click here to register for this class.
Cover Crops
in the Garden
Tuesday, May 19
6:00 - 7:30pm
Growing a cover crop is one of the best things you can do for your soil and, in turn, for your garden. Cover crops increase organic matter, reduce erosion, attract beneficial insects, and more. Come learn some cover cropping techniques that you can apply
in your home or community garden, and plant a cover crop this summer or fall! This class builds on topics covered in April's crop rotation class, but may also be taken on its own. Click here to register for this class.
These classes will be held at the Forsyth County Agriculture Building: 1450 Fairchild Road, Winston-Salem, 27105.
There is no cost to attend.
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Construction of Terrariums
Wednesday, May 20
11am-12pm
Tanglewood Arboretum Office
4201 Manor House Circle, Clemmons, 27012
Rita Biggs, Forsyth County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, will demonstrate the creation of elegant terrariums using native plant materials found in our local environment. She will discuss the materials and tools that are needed to create and care for terrariums. To register, click here or call 703-2850.
This program is offered by Forsyth County Cooperative Extension. There is no cost to attend.
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Free Tomato Transplants
I've got some heirloom tomato transplants here at the office (1450 Fairchild Road). Swing by during regular business hours to pick some up for your community garden. These plants are available on a first come, first served basis.
Tool Lending Program
CCAP Cost-Share Program
The Forsyth Soil & Water Conservation Office administers a cost-share program to help citizens implement water quality improvements on their property. Community gardens are eligible to apply for funding to help install items such as cisterns, rain gardens, and riparian buffers. Contact
Linda Birdsong
for more information and to apply.
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Greetings!
Are your tomatoes in the ground?? It's such an exciting time of year- and the weather is so nice! These days, I could spend all day outside in the garden.
If you haven't looked yet, be sure to check out the
new online tool lending form.
Wheelbarrows, tillers, shovels... we've got 'em all and we'd love to lend them to your community garden.
On the community activism front, I encourage you to attend the City Council's public hearing on the proposed Urban Agriculture Ordinance on Monday, May 4th at 7pm. This ordinance is good news for community gardens, so come out and show your support.
As you dig in for the growing season, remember that Forsyth Community Gardening is here to help you. D
on't hesitate to get in touch if I can be of any assistance!
Thanks for all you do to help our community grow!
Community Gardening Coordinator
Forsyth Cooperative Extension
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Urban Agriculture Ordinance Hearing
Monday, May 4, 7pm
City Hall
101 N Main Street
Winston-Salem, 27101
The Winston-Salem City Council is considering adopting a new Urban Agriculture Ordinance that will positively impact community gardeners. Come show your support for the ordinance by attending the May 4th meeting at City Hall! All community gardeners are encouraged to attend!
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This is the eleventh edition of The Bulletin Board, Forsyth Community Gardening's monthly
newsletter. This publication highlights information related to community gardening in our area, keeping you informed about and inspired by this growing movement in our community. Read it every month to find out about upcoming educational opportunities, garden resource giveaways, networking opportunities, and more!
To view previous issues of The Bulletin Board, click here.
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Forsyth County Center
1450 Fairchild Road
Winston-Salem, NC
27105
(336) 703-2850
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