5-31 HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN FOOD FOREST GARDEN!

HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN FOOD FOREST GARDEN!   

Saturday, May 31, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Learn about the trees the Arboretum is currently growing that are great for people and wildlife, such as mayhaw, pawpaw, Chickasaw plum, southern crabapple, black cherry, and more. Plant a “fruit forest” with Crosby Arboretum Director Pat Drackett, who will introduce a variety of trees, shrubs and other edible plants, mostly native species. Includes a brief history of fruit production, Native American use of fruits and foods, and fruit crops best adapted to Mississippi. This “Smart Landscapes” program is free to Arboretum members, and $7 for non-members. 

Please use this link to sign up for our programs.  https://reg.extension.msstate.edu/view/cal10a.aspx?ek=&ref=&aa=0&sid1=0&sid2=0&as=81&wp=324&tz=0&ms=0&nav=0&cc=0&cat1=0&cat2=0&cat3=0&aid=MSU&rf=&pn=0

Under Location select Crosby Arboretum for a list of only our programs.

No Credit Card or Cash refunds for Cancelations, The Crosby Arboretum will issue a gift card as a refund please email s.lowe@msstate.edu. 

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Mississippi State University Extension will provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities or special needs.

 Please contact The Crosby Arboretum office at 601-799-2311 ext. 0 for all, pat.dracket@msstate.edu or barb.medlock@msstate.edu   prior to a program or event to request reasonable accommodations