Foodscaping With Natives

A presentation by Brie Arthur

Author of the bestseller The Foodscape Revolution

Saturday, October 5th, 1 pm at the Warren County Courthouse in Warrenton, NC

Thoughtful design and management of landscapes is more important than ever as concerns of climate, water quality and invasive plants increase. Brie will discuss how to create a foodscape using native plants mixed with favorite seasonal food crops. The best organic products are featured and easy, earth friendly maintenance strategies are highlighted. Learn about native edible plants and the pollinators they attract that aid in ecological restoration. Get inspired to see the potential every landscape offers by transforming them into purposeful spaces that embrace solutions to modern day landscape problems. 

FREE BONUS EVENT - WALKING TOUR OF WARRENTON Hosted by Preservation Warrenton. Enjoy a relaxed walking tour of this historic town, featuring many fascinating stories from the past. Departing from the lobby of the Warren County Courthouse at 9:45 am, concluding at 11 am.

By Paul McKenzie, Extension Agent

Join the Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Vance/Warren Counties on Saturday, October 5, 2019, for their Fall Gardening Symposium, which will be held in historic Warrenton, NC. This year the symposium will feature Brie Arthur, author of The Foodscape Revolution. Brie studied Landscape Design and Horticulture at Purdue University and since has worked as a grower, propagator, author, and correspondent on the Growing A Greener World show on PBS. She has a passion for sustainable, local food production and will share advice on how to practice this in your own backyard. The presentation by Brie Arthur will take place at 1 p.m. in the Warren County Courthouse, conveniently located in the heart of Warrenton. Registration is $20. Read more about this exciting event and find the link to register at http://go.ncsu.edu/foodscapewarren

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