This demonstration talk covers the four basic elements of container gardening: pots, soil, plants, and time. Plant combinations for shade, sun, and different seasons are discussed, as well as new container systems.

Learn the importance of allowing the good bugs to help control the few bad bugs, thus creating a garden environment that requires little or no insecticide.

Provides an overview of plants that do well in North Central Texas and good horticulture practices that help ensure success. This presentation includes photos of the speaker's yard and garden.

Learn about composting and how to give the soil what it wants.

Container Gardening by Carolyn Hicks will be held in person at the Jewish Community Center for more information you can contact Bob Grossman.

Unusual Herbs: Beyond the Basics by Barbara Gollman will be held at the Dallas Aboretum, A Tasteful Place. For more information, contact Nancy Nance.

Save money and feel accomplished while you grow the varieties you want by starting your vegetables from seed. This demonstration shows step-by-step how to successfully propagate seeds and care for seedings before planting them outdoors in the garden. Participants learn about the tools, supplies, and procedures.

Successful Seed Starting by Glen McGee will take place at Lakewood Library for more information contact Candice Cogburn