"Lettuce” talk about vegetables! Whether you’re trying to eat healthier, want to know where your food comes from, or just love the idea of growing delicious vine-ripened vegetables at home, this class in for you. Learn proper soil preparation, garden design and layouts, disease and insect identification, as well as the proper planting times for […]
Hosted by the Friends of Coppell Nature Park, peer into the world of bees! If bees didn’t exist in our world today, it would look like a very different place – and our lives wouldn’t be nearly the same either. These industrious insects have been around for roughly 125 million years and although bee numbers […]
Hosted by the Friends of Coppell Nature Park, Roger Sanderson, Director of Horticulture for Texas Discovery Gardens, will discuss the BEC butterflies of North Texas and gardening options to attract them. Free. For more information please contact: KCB@coppelltx.gov
This class makes sense of two of the most challenging issues many homeowners face. If you’re having trouble controlling unwanted plants in your lawn and landscape, or if you’re confused about when to water and when to wait, we’re here to help. Learn the best approach to managing weeds effectively without the over use of […]
Learn the basics of composting, including how to start your pile, “do’s and don’ts of composting” and also what to do with the compost you create. The second half of the class will be spent in the garden where you can practice hands-on techniques and view composting piles in different stages of decomposition. For more […]
Having a raised garden bed at home is a terrific way to grow small plots of flowers or vegetables without the clutter of many containers throughout your yard. A raised garden bed can provide better control of the soil quality and it is easier to remove weeds. Join Keep Coppell Beautiful at the Biodiversity Education […]
Saturday, February 2nd 9:30am-11:00am & 11:30am-1:00pm In perfect timing for the planting season, Keep Coppell Beautiful is offering two free class opportunities to get tips on how to grow your own food. Local grower Amanda Vanhoozier, will be presenting this popular class on organic vegetable gardening for a healthier 2019. Amanda is a passionate local […]
