Master Gardeners plan two January seminars

Master Gardeners in Forsyth County will offer two seminars at the Forsyth County Library in Cumming during January.

The first will be an encore presentation on pruning by Alan Stagg, Jan. 17 from 2-3:30 p.m. "The 3 T's of Pruning: Tools, Technique and Timing" will include the how, why and when to prune, tools you need and when to use them, and pruning techniques such as shearing vs. thinning, pencil pruning vs. topping and "Crepe Murder," will be addressed.

The second presentation will be a youth program, coordinated by Master Gardener Lou Vanek, Jan. 31 from 2-3:30 p.m. Master gardeners will present topics such as: Worm Composting (Chuck Cornwell); Bats - a visual presentation (Joan Harbin); Make and take bird feeders (Charlie Strong and Linda Hanna); Make and take terrariums (Fred Mullins, Dorothy O'Kelly, Shirley Thomas, Nancy Wilson). There will also be a storytelling period.

All materials will be provided. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Reservations for the Youth Program need to be made through the Forsyth County Extension Office at 770-887-2418. This program is limited to 50 children (ages 3 years through fifth grade).

Planning is underway for a spring library series and tour of the demonstration gardens.
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