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DTSTART;TZID="America/New_York":20210319T110000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Chesapeake Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the importance of using resilient plant materials to ensure a healthy habitat. Selecting plants from our ecoregion supports biodiversity and improves the health of the critical area of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.\n\nIn keeping with their commitment to education and advocacy\, Homestead Gardens has opened their new Native Habitat Center where they have carefully selected meaningful plant material of over 360 varieties of perennials\, shrubs and trees.\n\nThis talk will be moderated by Heather Wheatley\, Certified Professional Horticulturist\, Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional & Education Director and Rebecca Sherman\, Nursery Manager\, both of Homestead Gardens.\n\nPlease pre-register for this class on Zoom.\n
URL:https://homesteadgardens.com/upcoming-event/introduction-to-chesapeake-native-plants/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Seminars,Free Events
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DTSTART;TZID="America/New_York":20210319T190000
DTEND;TZID="America/New_York":20210319T200000
DTSTAMP:20210319T125852
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SUMMARY:Take a Break with Byron: DIY Terrarium
DESCRIPTION:This week learn how to build your own Terrarium. Purchase your products ahead of time so you can build along with Byron. You’ll need: \n\nGlass or other terrarium\nFine Gravel\nDecorative Stone\nHorticultural Charcoal Seed\nSeed Mix\nSmall Plants\n\nPlease pre register for this class by clicking on the Zoom link. \nByron Gwinn is an Advanced Gardener from Washington\, DC. He has a masters degree in Landscape Design from the George Washington University. Byron is passionate about garden design and creating art with living plant material as well as incorporating plants into home decor. He’s excited about working with Homestead Gardens’ followers on DIY plant projects\, talking about all things houseplants\, and Taking a Break with folks to talk about how plants are a metaphor for life. \n
URL:https://homesteadgardens.com/upcoming-event/take-a-break-with-byron-diy-terrarium/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Premium Workshops,Free Events,Workshops & Seminars,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID="America/New_York":20210321T130000
DTEND;TZID="America/New_York":20210321T140000
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SUMMARY:Homestead Farm + Pet: Chicken Ownership 201
DESCRIPTION:March 21 \n1PM \non Zoom \nHave questions about moving your chicks into your existing flock? How to care for adult chickens? What to do when your chickens aren’t laying\, when they’re molting or how to manage parasites?\nJoin us for this informative class where you can listen in\, and ask questions! \n
URL:https://homesteadgardens.com/upcoming-event/homestead-farm-pet-chicken-ownership-201/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Seminars,Free Events
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DTSTART;TZID="America/New_York":20210322T120000
DTEND;TZID="America/New_York":20210322T130000
DTSTAMP:20210319T125852
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SUMMARY:Grow with Katie: The Chickens are Here!
DESCRIPTION:Join The Garden Media Group and Katie Dubow to learn from Lisa Steele of Fresh Eggs Daily to talk everything chickens.  \nWith an audience of nearly a million followers on social media that spans the globe\, 5th generation chicken keeper Lisa Steele is well-recognized as the creative force behind Fresh Eggs Daily®\, the most popular destination for natural poultry keeping advice on the internet. She has been dubbed “the Queen of the Coop” by the media\, dishing out advice on raising chickens\, ducks and geese naturally via her blog and social media. In addition to being an “eggspert”\, Lisa is also a Maine Master Gardener\, avid DIYer and accomplished “coop to kitchen” cook using fresh eggs from her coop and fresh produce from her vegetable garden in central Maine. \n
URL:https://homesteadgardens.com/upcoming-event/grow-with-katie-the-chickens-are-here/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Seminars,Free Events
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DTSTART;TZID="America/New_York":20210324T190000
DTEND;TZID="America/New_York":20210324T203000
DTSTAMP:20210319T125852
CREATED:20210311T215729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T215729Z
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SUMMARY:Here We Grow: Planting Resilient Species
DESCRIPTION:Understand our soil and planting for our eco region using resilient native species. Guest speakers include certified Chesapeake Bay landscape professionals Heather Wheatley and Josh Clark\, Restoration Coordinator with Anne Arundel County’s Watershed Stewards Academy. Presented in partnership with Annapolis Green.  \nPlease pre-register for this event. \n
URL:https://homesteadgardens.com/upcoming-event/here-we-grow-planting-resilient-species/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes,Free Events,Workshops & Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID="America/New_York":20210326T190000
DTEND;TZID="America/New_York":20210326T200000
DTSTAMP:20210319T125852
CREATED:20210312T220332Z
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SUMMARY:Take a Break with Byron: Container Composition
DESCRIPTION:Take a Break with Byron to talk about Container Composition: what colors\, textures\, scents or habits do you like to see in a container? Where should you place your containers and how can you make them swoon-worthy?\nLearn it all\, right here with Homestead Gardens! \nByron Gwinn is an Advanced Gardener from Washington\, DC. He has a masters degree in Landscape Design from the George Washington University. Byron is passionate about garden design and creating art with living plant material as well as incorporating plants into home decor. He’s excited about working with Homestead Gardens’ followers on DIY plant projects\, talking about all things houseplants\, and Taking a Break with folks to talk about how plants are a metaphor for life. \n
URL:https://homesteadgardens.com/upcoming-event/take-a-break-with-byron-container-composition/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Premium Workshops,Free Events,Workshops & Seminars,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID="America/New_York":20210403T100000
DTEND;TZID="America/New_York":20210403T140000
DTSTAMP:20210319T125852
CREATED:20210315T183220Z
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SUMMARY:Chicks on The Loose- Virtual
DESCRIPTION:April 3 \n10AM-2 PM \non Zoom \n10am – Virtual Vendor Booth   \nDetails: Join our Vendors to learn more about chicken related products and services that are available to you in the store and in the community. \nOur vendors will be highlighting valuable information and then answering any questions that you may have. \nVendors attending: \n\nPurina – Barb Goss\, Sales Specialist\nBackyard Chicken – Chris Esselburn\nVCA Calvert Veterinary Center – Dr. GilMurray\n\nTo Register: https://zoom.us/j/93239833261 \n  \n11am – Barb Goss\, Purina Sales Specialist\, The Importance of Early Nutrition for Chicks  \nBio: Barb is a Sale Specialist for Purina. She works with several Purina dealerships throughout MD\, PA\, and NJ. She is well-versed in all animal species. Barb lives with her family and animal menagerie in Lancaster County\, PA.  \nTo Register: https://landolakes.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xZO18ORnQc-aJjDkSe6A6g \n1pm – Dr. GilMurray\, VCA Calvert Veterinary Center\, Biosecurity and Chicken Disease Detection  \nBio: \nDr. GilMurray joined the VCA Calvert Veterinary Center team in June 2013. She grew up in Frederick\, Maryland\, where she developed a passion for medicine and animals\, and started working in veterinary hospitals at the age of 14. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Maryland College Park\, and she earned her doctorate of veterinary medicine from the University of Florida\, where she focused on small and exotic animal medicine. \nEnjoying all aspects of veterinary medicine from dermatology to behavior\, Dr. GilMurray has a special interest in reptile\, avian and small mammal medicine\, and has been integral in starting and expanding the exotic animal practice at VCA Calvert. \nDr. GilMurray lives in Annapolis with her husband Peter and their small menagerie of pets. \nTo Register: https://zoom.us/j/92532782298 \n
URL:https://homesteadgardens.com/upcoming-event/chicks-on-loose/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Seminars,Free Events
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DTSTART;TZID="America/New_York":20210407T190000
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SUMMARY:Gardening with Kathy: No Fail Container Gardening
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n \nApril 7\n7-8 PM\non Zoom\n\nFrom what type of soils to use\, to what plants do best in our region\, Kathy will cover the basics of growing successful container plantings. She will cover both ornamental and edible containers as well as the different styles and fashions in container gardening.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKathy Jentz is Editor\, Publisher and Founder of Washington Gardener Magazine. Kathy is a life-long gardener from a family of farmers and dedicated gardeners. Currently\, she is President of the Silver Spring Garden Club and on the board of several other clubs and organizations\, including GardenComm\, the association for Garden Communicators. \nThis event is on Zoom. Please register in advance. \nhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9KQvyM6ESAyObKjUnb79VQ \n
URL:https://homesteadgardens.com/upcoming-event/gardening-with-kathy-no-fail-container-gardening/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Seminars,Free Events
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DTSTART;TZID="America/New_York":20210505T190000
DTEND;TZID="America/New_York":20210505T200000
DTSTAMP:20210319T125852
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SUMMARY:Gardening with Kathy: Planting for Pollinators
DESCRIPTION: \nMay 5 \n7-8 PM \non Zoom \nLearn the Top 20+ native plants for pollinators to add to your garden to support native bees\, butterflies\, hummingbirds\, etc. Kathy will share how to have something for every season in the garden to benefit native pollinators\, as well as support the declining honeybee populations. \nKathy Jentz is Editor\, Publisher and Founder of Washington Gardener Magazine. Kathy is a life-long gardener from a family of farmers and dedicated gardeners. Currently\, she is President of the Silver Spring Garden Club and on the board of several other clubs and organizations\, including GardenComm\, the association for Garden Communicators. \n
URL:https://homesteadgardens.com/upcoming-event/gardening-with-kathy-planting-for-pollinators/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Seminars,Free Events
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DTSTART;TZID="America/New_York":20210602T190000
DTEND;TZID="America/New_York":20210602T200000
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SUMMARY:Gardening with Kathy: Plant Combinations
DESCRIPTION:June 2 \n7-9 PM \non Zoom \nKathy will explore playing with color\, form\, and texture in the perennial/shrub border. This image-heavy talk includes the tried-and-true proven combinations as well as some daring new mixes to experiment with in your own home garden. \nKathy Jentz is Editor\, Publisher and Founder of Washington Gardener Magazine. Kathy is a life-long gardener from a family of farmers and dedicated gardeners. Currently\, she is President of the Silver Spring Garden Club and on the board of several other clubs and organizations\, including GardenComm\, the association for Garden Communicators. \n
URL:https://homesteadgardens.com/upcoming-event/gardening-with-kathy-plant-combinations/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Seminars,Free Events
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