As gardeners, we spend most of our time thinking “above ground.” We ruminate about plants, combinations, color, texture and about light exposure, water, temperature and climate. Gardening success is equally dependent on what is going on below ground.

A scientific understanding of soil chemistry, biology, physics and fertility makes a good gardener a master” gardener. Bryce Lane will host a class that will help us understand basic soil principles and how we can use that understanding to improve our garden soils, properly prepare garden beds, reduce fertilizer inputs, compost and maximize growth in our gardens.

Lane has been teaching students, home gardeners and garden professionals for over 40 years. Many may know him from his UNC TV public television show called In the Garden With Bryce Lane, which was on the air for 11 seasons and won three Emmys. Others may know him from his time in the Department of Horticultural Science at NC State University.

Registration is required to attend the class. The class will be available online and in person at the JC Raulston Arboretum. If you register to attend the class online, you will receive instructions on how to join the class via Zoom.
Lunch is not included in the cost of the program. Please bring a lunch.