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Cypress Gardens Presents: Learning How to Organically Manage Garden Pests

by Nikki Gaskins Campbell

cypress gardensMONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Insects and pests present an ongoing challenge for even the most seasoned gardeners. Organic gardening is taking off as more and more people incorporate long-term pest management strategies that integrate organically approved pesticides over synthetic options.

Cypress Gardens’ upcoming Lunch and Learn series centers on the art of organically managing garden pests.  Special guest speaker Zachary Boone Snipes, Clemson University Horticulture Extension Agent, will discuss strategies for pest and disease avoidance and organic control.

Gardening Lunch and Learn:

Managing Garden Pests the Organic Way

Featuring Special Guest Speaker:

Zachary Boone Snipes

Clemson University

Extension Agent

**Cypress Gardens**

Wednesday, July 29th

Noon-1:30pm

Cost: $10.00 per person

(Free for Master Gardeners and Cypress Gardens Season Pass Holders)

Snipes focuses on commercial vegetable and small fruit production in the Lowcountry.  He provides technical assistance to growers with a strong emphasis on integrated pest management (IPM).  Additionally, Snipes conducts pesticide trainings and marketing for growers.  He received his BS degree from Presbyterian College in Biology with a minor in Chemistry and his MS degree in Plant and Environmental Sciences with a concentration in Plant Pathology from Clemson University.

“Organic is the wave of the future,” explains Heather Graham, Manager for Cypress Gardens.  “Learning how to manage garden pests organically is a topic both ‘starters’ and seasoned gardeners are interested in learning about.”

Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch or a dish to share.  Water and insect repellent are recommended for the walk.  Lunch begins at noon with the presentation starting at 12:30pm. Seating is limited so advanced reservations are recommended.  Contact the Cypress Gardens Visitor Center at (843) 553-0515 or [email protected].  Visit www.cypressgardens.info for more information on this and other upcoming events.
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