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SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE                                  Telephone (803) 734-2210
D. LESLIE TINDAL, COMMISSIONER                                        Becky Walton, Director of Public Information
P.O. Box 11280, Columbia, South Carolina 29211                                  bwalton@scda.state.sc.us
www.scda.state.sc.us


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 21, 2002

HORTICULTURE 101

LEXINGTON---The Richland County and Lexington County Clemson University Extension Services cordially invite gardeners---novice and veteran---to participate in Horticulture 101---a six week basic course on the science and art of growing plants in the home landscape environment. The classes will be held each Saturday---April 6, 13, 20, and 27, and May 4 and 11, 2002---from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 605 West Main St., Suite 109, Lexington, SC 29072.

Subjects will include soils; pest management, wood ornamentals, annuals and perennials; fruits and veggies; home turf management; and landscape design.

Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Space is limited to 30 participants on a first come, first served basis. Class registration, which includes a notebook, is $60 per person. Registration checks should be made payable to Richland County Extension Fund and mailed to Clemson Extension, PO Box 192, Columbia, SC 29202.

For more information about Horticulture 101, call Clemson University Extension Service for Richland County at 803-929-6030 or for Lexington County at 803-359-8515.

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