P.L.A.N.T. students actively participate in setting up a compost bin.

 P.L.A.N.T. Program 2009 Schedule:

ALL CLASSES ARE FROM 9AM to 1PM, rain or shine.  Please bring a snack and drink.  Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.  You will receive instruction, a book, and a wire bin.

September 26, 2009 Carmel Library 6624 Walsh Blvd, Charlotte NC 28226 704-416-3400 $10

October 3, 2009  Matthews Public Works Facility  1600 Tank Town Rd. Matthews NC  704-847-3640 $10

October 7, 2009 (Wednesday morning) Latta Plantation Nature Center 6211 Sample Rd, Huntersville NC 28078  704-875-1391 $10

October 17, 2009 UNCC Botanical Garden Greenhouse 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte NC 28223 704-687-2555 $10

October 24, 2009 Charlotte Nature Museum 1658 Sterling Rd, Charlotte NC 28209  704-372-6261 ext. 300 or 605 Members $12, Non-members $15

October 24, 2009 Reedy Creek Nature Center 2900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte NC 28215  704-598-8857 $10

October 31, 2009 Mtn. Island Library  4420 Hoyt Galvin Way, Charlotte NC 28214  704-416-5600 $10

November 7, 2009 UNCC Botanical Garden Greenhouse 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte NC 28223 704-687-2555 $10

November 21, 2009 Steele Creek Library 13620 Steele Creek Rd, Charlotte NC 28273  704-416-6800 $10 (Note: date changed from Nov. 14th)

December 5, 2009 McDowell Nature Center 15222 York Rd, Charlotte NC  704-588-5224 $10

For class reservations call the location of your choice. 

Participants in the P.L.A.N.T. class will learn the following:

• Composting - how to turn leaves, yard clippings & kitchen scraps into rich compost that is a cost saving &  valuable soil amendment for plants in the yard and garden.
• Home and Community Soil Stewardship - How and why of soil testing, managing soils to improve fertility, decrease erosion and protect the environment.
• Toxicity Reduction - Water quality, chemical alternatives and natural methods, and proper use, storage and disposal of yard chemicals.
• Home Yard Care - Wise lawn care, types of grasses and how to best manage them, grasscycling, and lawn alternatives including ground covers, natural areas and proper mulching techniques.
• Piedmont Naturescaping - Landscaping for sustainability and easy, low-cost maintenance, (southern xeriscaping)using traditional and native plants and trees in the landscape, groundcovers and mulch, water saving strategies and best irrigation practices and technologies. Prevention and eradication of invasive plants in our communities to improve property values.
• Habitat and Natural Gardening - natural landscaping techniques that allow for beneficial insects and plants, habitat for wildlife and low maintenance beautification of the landscape.