Grow with the Flow: Rain Gardening for Beginners

Learn how to turn stormwater into a garden asset in this beginner-friendly class on creating your own rain garden.

Rain gardens are a beautiful and effective way to manage stormwater right in your own yard. Join Rebecca Craps, Natural Resources Extension Agent, to learn more! In this introductory class, we’ll cover how rain gardens work, how to select the best site on your property, soil considerations, plant choices, and simple design principles. Whether you’re dealing with drainage issues or just want to support cleaner waterways, you’ll gain the tools to create a functional and attractive rain garden at home.

Questions? Contact Rebecca Craps at rlcraps@ncsu.edu or 336-703-2858.

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Extension will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: Rebecca Craps, rlcraps@ncsu.edu, 336-703-2858. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event.