September 10, 2022
9 – 11 a.m.
Elma C. Lomax Research & Education Farm, 3445 Atando Road, Concord NC 28035
Work on your green thumb and grow your gardening knowledge. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned planter, there’s always a new skill to learn. Gardening is for everyone. You don’t have to have a sprawling backyard to have a healthy garden. Growing and maintaining your vegetable or herb garden can be done just about anywhere. Of course, it takes a little know-how to help these plants thrive, which is where this basic gardening class can help. Topics will include gardening planning, site selection, soil management, planting, and basic pest control.
Join our gardening guru, David Goforth, for a fun morning of learning at Lomax Research and Education Farm. David has been a life-long farmer. He attended North Carolina State University to earn his BS and Master of Horticultural Science and in addition to managing his own farm, he has spent his career educating our community about local agriculture through his work as a teacher, extension agent and horticulture consultant for local farms.
*The Elma C. Lomax Research and Education Farm (Lomax) is a certified organic farm located in Concord, NC. Launched in 2009 by the Cabarrus County government and Cooperative Extension as a training ground for new farmers, the farm has evolved into a research and education farm managed by Carolina Farm Stewardship Association.