Need A Tree Or Trees For Your Yard or Neighborhood ? Here's A How-To Workshop For You

From now to Feb. 15, an order for bare root trees can be placed with the Delaware Center for Horticulture (DCH).

The DCH is the only retail source in the state for the lightweight, easy to plant, inexpensive trees. The center is offering 10 varieties of bare root trees that have been specially selected to thrive in our region's towns and cities.

Wednesday, March 16

Part I: 5:30 - 6:30 PM. A free How to Plant Your Bare Root Tree training class (with free pizza) will be offered  To see a list of available trees and descriptions, visit http://www.thedch.org/what-we-do/community-trees/bare-root-trees

Part II: 6:45-8 PM  Learn how you can start a tree planting project for your neighborhood. Grants up to $5000 are available from the Delaware Forest Service. Learn how to design a project, generate support from neighbors and local legislators, and apply for a grant.

For more information or to pre-register, call 302-658-6262, ext 106. The Delaware Center For Horticulture is located at 1810 N. Dupont St., Wilmington De 19806.