Understanding and Improving Your Soil for a Healthier Garden

  • UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

Build better soil, grow healthier gardens—learn to test, amend, and protect your soil from the ground up!

By N.C. Cooperative Extension, New Hanover County

Date and time

Monday, June 2 · 11am - 12pm EDT.

Location

New Hanover County Arboretum | N.C. Cooperative Extension

6206 Oleander Drive Wilmington, NC 28403

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour
  • UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

"Digging Deeper: Understanding and Improving Your Soil for a Healthier Garden"
Presented by Gabriella de Souza, M.S.
Consumer Horticulture Agent & Extension Master Gardener℠ Program Coordinator

Soil is more than just dirt—it's the foundation of every thriving landscape. In this interactive session, you'll learn how to identify key physical properties of your soil and discover how organic matter can significantly enhance its structure and fertility. We’ll walk through the process of collecting and interpreting soil test samples so you can make informed decisions about fertilization. You’ll also gain the tools to recognize common nutrient deficiencies and excesses, and explore how to responsibly manage fertilizer use to protect our local water quality. Plus, we’ll dig into the fascinating world of soil-dwelling organisms and the vital roles they play in garden health.

Attendees are encouraged to bring soil samples with them to submit after the presentation—we’ll provide guidance on how to take a proper sample and where to send it for testing. This is a great opportunity to take the first step toward understanding and revitalizing your garden from the ground up!

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NC State University will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: Gabriella de Souza, gadesouza@ncsu.edu. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 15 days before the event.

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N.C. Cooperative Extension, New Hanover County

 New Hanover County Center

6206 Oleander Dr

Wilmington, NC 28403

OPEN MON-FRI: 8A-5P

(910) 798-7660

https://newhanover.ces.ncsu.edu/

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