NeighborsGrow
NeighborGrow is a gardening event sponsored by the Neighborsgo and Texas Agrilife Extension Service Education Community Garden.
NeighborsGrow will start with speakers Rosemary Thomas, master gardeners who oversee the community garden, along with Fouad Jaber, assistant professor and water resources management specialist who will give an overview of the garden and all the agricultural research the experts at A& M are working on from soil to bug control.
Keynote speaker, Dotty Woodson, A&M Extension Program Specialist - Water Resources will discuss "Making the Most of Heat in Vegetable Gardens." There'll also be breakout sessions on harvesting rainwater and seeds from your plants; starting or joining a community garden; and Barbara will do a demonstration on using your garden for crafts, including how to make decorative gourd birdhouses and planters.
One of the highlights of NeighborsGrow will be the seed, cuttings and plants exchange.
What: NeighborsGrow
When: Saturday, July 18 from 9 am to 12 pm
Where: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Pavillion
17360 Coit Road
Dallas, Texas 75252
Cost: Free; the public is encouraged to bring seed/plant/cuttings to share in the exchange.
Contact: To participate as a vendor or organization or for further information contact Chris Coats at ctcoats@aol.com
Agenda:
9 AM Introduction by Chris Coats, NeighborsGo columnist of Texas A&M AgriLife Education Community Garden expert Rosemary Thomas, and Fouad Jaber who will speak on the program and the latest in A&M research.
9:45 AM - 10 AM Mingle with speakers, vendors, and various gardening organizations.
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Keynote speaker, Dotty Woodson A&M Extension
Program Specialist - Water Resources who will discuss
"Making the Most of Heat in Vegetable Gardens."
11 AM - 11:20 AM Breakout sessions:
Rainwater Harvesting in Your Backyard
From Apples to Zinnias - the ABC's of seed harvesting
NeighborsGrow: Joining or starting a community garden
Green with Envy: Crafts from Your Garden That are Surefire Attention Getters
11:25 AM - 12:00 PM Seed/Plant/Cuttings Exchange
