By Jeanette Castanon
Learn more about Earth-Kind with an upcoming series of Lunch & Learn classes from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 16 and Feb. 23 at Sibley Nature Center, 1307 E. Wadley Ave., Midland.
Topics will include basics of Earth Kind:
Feb. 16: What is Earth-Kind? with Jeanette Castanon.
Feb. 23: Earth-Kind Roses with Allison Watkins.
Earth-Kind Landscaping uses research-proven techniques to provide maximum garden and landscape enjoyment while preserving and protecting the environment. The objective of Earth-Kind Landscaping is to combine the best of organic and traditional gardening and landscaping principles to create a horticultural system based on real world effectiveness and environmental responsibility. Earth-Kind Landscaping.
And Earth-Kind Roses: Earth-Kind is a special designation given to select rose cultivars by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service through the Earth-Kind landscaping program. It is based on the results of extensive research and field trials and is awarded only to those roses demonstrating superior pest tolerance, combined with outstanding landscape performance.
For more information, call the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office at 498-4071 in Odessa or at 686-4700 in Midland, email [email protected] or visit aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu or westtexasgardening.org.
