The NC Cooperative Extension Service will be holding a seminar on how to establish and maintain your Blueberries and Grapevines. This is the second in the series "Growing in the Mountains" which will cover the basic cultural needs of Blueberries and American Bunch Grapes. Learn more about site selection and preparation, proper soil conditions, fertility needs, spacing, trellising, weed control, choosing the right cultivar, pruning, training and harvesting. Finally, we will discuss the most common disease and insect problems and their possible control options.

For more information or to register for these FREE classes contact your local Extension Center at 586-4009 in Sylva or 488-3848 in Bryson City or e-mail christine_bredenkamp@ncsu.edu

Dates for the Blueberry and Grape Seminar:

Monday, March 31 at the Swain Extension Center (room 114), 60 Almond School Road, Bryson City from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 1 at the Cashiers Library (meeting room) from 10:30-12:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 3 at the Jackson Extension Center (2nd floor in room 234), 538 Scotts Creek Road, Sylva from 6:00-8:00 p.m.