-Information courtesy Paul McKenzie, Agricultural Extension Agent, NC Cooperative Extension

The theme for the 2019 Vance County gardening symposium is “Gardening for a Sustainable Future” and will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019. This event, hosted by the Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Vance and Warren Counties, will take place at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.

Presenters this year include Dr. Ashley Troth, Extension Agent in Durham County, Mark Weathington, Director of NC State University’s JC Raulston Arboretum, and Kit Flynn, Master Gardener volunteer emeritus and garden writer.

Register by Thursday, February 28 to receive the early bird registration rate of $30. Lunch and snacks are included in the registration cost. Complete details and the registration form are available at https://go.ncsu.edu/vancegarden or by calling 252-438-8188.