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 food advocate who has been instrumental in the growth and success of Coppell Community Gardens and the Coppell Farmers Market.... Read 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 Center on Saturday, September 8 at 11:00am for a Do-It-Yourself class to make a raised garden bed to take home to your garden.
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 chemicals and your time so you can reap the rewards of a green environment. Thistle be a great class for sure!
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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 are sadly declining, the remaining survivors continue to act as invaluable resources to our planet in numerous ways. Bee hobbyist Bruce Crozier will be talking about this fascinating... Read More >
“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 getting the most production out of your favorite vegetables in the challenging climate of North Texas. Free.
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