Fruit trees are a source of food beyond the traditional garden.  If maintained, fruit trees can provide beauty and fruit for many years.  Learn how to select varieties that will grow in the soil and climate of Ellis County, how and when to plant them, and how to treat the most common problems that you may encounter.

Instructor: Maureen Nitkowski

Monday, October 17, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Pocket Prairies

Only 15% of native prairies remain.  Learn how to prepare for, plant and maintain a piece of Blackland Prairie to help pollinators and bring the beauty of wildflowers into your own backyard. 

Instructor:  Rob Franks

Monday, October 17, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Texas Trees – Tree Planting and Care

For relaxation, food, protection and monetary value, trees add so much to our landscape.  This class will teach you what trees will grow best in our area, how to plant both bare root or container-grown trees, proper care after planting and how to control any possible pests.

Instructor:  Sheila Cloonen

Monday, October 24, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Gardening For a Lifetime

Gardening poses problems for younger people, who never seem to have enough time to devote and older people who find it physically harder to do the work.  Learn how planning, design, and innovative tools can help you with a garden that will meet your schedule and physical abilities for the present and for your lifetime.

Instructor:  Janet Madison

Thursday, November 3, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  Using Herbs in Texas Landscapes

Learn how herbs can meet a variety of needs and play an important role in our Texas landscapes.  This class will cover how to plan for and start herbs in the garden or in containers

Instructor:  Alice Thompson