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I'm a passionate educator and offer speaking engagements on a variety of gardening topics. Come join me for any programs listed below.
 
If you'd like to book me for a speaking engagement, or a garden writing project, please contact me at info@lesliehalleck.com.
My Fee plus travel expenses will apply and may vary based location and type of project.

NEW! Dates for 2011 and 2012
Topic
Organization

 Location

4/21/12, 1pm-2pm

Edible Ornamentals:  Think edibles can't be attractive in the landscape? Think again! Learn about edible crops that make oustanding ornamentals in the garden. 

North Haven Gardens, Free to the public

Dallas, TX

4/14/12, 10am-Noon

Edible Ornamentals:  Think edibles can't be attractive in the landscape? Think again! Learn about edible crops that make oustanding ornamentals in the garden. 

City of Allen, Sustainable Landscape Series Reservations:
$5 Andrea Smith, City of Allen
asmith@cityofallen.org
214-509-4553

Allen, TX

3/2/12 Noon-1pm

Grow Great Backyard Tomatoes! Learn all the important facts about growing tomatoes in Texas.

Free to the public

Dallas, TX

2/18/12 1pm

Edible Ornamentals:  Think edibles can't be attractive in the landscape? Think again! Learn in-depth about edible crops that make oustanding ornamentals in the garden.

Texas Organic Farmers and Gardener's Association Conference, Mesquite Convention Center. Registration required.

Mesquite, TX

2/18/12 4pm

Urban Backyard Chickens:  Ready to harvest your own fresh organic eggs? Learn how to start your own backyard flock, even in the city!

Texas Organic Farmers and Gardener's Association Conference, Mesquite Convention Center. Registration required.

Mesquite, TX

2/18/12, 10am-10:45

"Water Right" Workshop Understanding the new Dallas City watering restrictions, and how to maintain a beautiful landscape using them. Learn proper watering techniques

North Haven Gardens, Free to the public

Dallas, TX

2/9/12 1pm-4pm

Vegetable Gardening 101: In-depth program on growing veggies year-round in Texas. Soils, bed construction, veggie varieties, timing, maintenance.

North Haven Gardens, Grow Card Members $20 / Non-members $25 Register in-store, over the phone. Call 214-363-5316. Application  here

Dallas, TX

1/18/12, Noon-1:30pm

Grow Great Backyard Tomatoes! Learn all the important facts about growing tomatoes in Texas.

North Haven Gardens, Free to the public

Dallas, TX

1/18/12 11:00am-11:45am

"Water Right" Workshop Understanding the new Dallas City watering restrictions, and how to maintain a beautiful landscape using them. Learn proper watering techniques

North Haven Gardens, Free to the public

Dallas, TX

1/14/12, 2:30-3:30pm

Spring Vegetable Planting Guide. Learn about which veggies to plant now in your spring garden.

North Haven Gardens, Free to the public

Dallas, TX

1/14/12 11am-Noon

"Water Right" Workshop Understanding the new Dallas City watering restrictions, and how to maintain a beautiful landscape using them. Learn proper watering techniques.

North Haven Gardens, Free to the public

Dallas, TX

2011 program dates

Wed 12/14/11 , Noon-1pm

"Water Right" Workshop Understanding the new Dallas City watering restrictions, and how to maintain a beautiful landscape using them. Learn proper watering techniques.

North Haven Gardens, Free to the public

Dallas, TX

9/20/11 1pm - 2pm & 4pm-5pm

Thriving in a Down Economy: Tactics for Keeping Your Garden Center Profitable. Plus, Afternoon Rountable Event.

 

Crowne Plaza Austin
6121 North IH 35
Austin, Texas 78752
Phone: 512.323.5466
Directions

5/21/11
10am-Noon

Growing Heirloom Vegetables

Council Chambers, located at 310 Century Parkway, Allen Texas

5/20/11 - Noon- 1pm

Backyard Chickens 101

North Haven Gardens

Dallas, Tx

1/13/11, 12:30PM-4PM

Vegetable Gardening 101

North Haven Gardens, Grow Card Members $20 / Non-members $25 Register in-store, over the phone. Call 214-363-5316. Application  here

Dallas, TX

1/19/11, Noon-1PM
Just Tomatoes!

Dallas, TX

2/16/11, Noon-1PM

What Vegetables Should You Plant Now?

FREE!

Dallas, TX

2/18/11, NOON -1PM

Keeping Backyard Chickens in the City

FREE!

Dallas, TX

2/26/11 2PM-3:30PM
Grow Great Backyard Tomatoes!
Texas All Gardens Show
Show Admission Price

Arlington Convention Center, TX

2/27/11 1:30PM-3:00PM
Grow Great Backyard Tomatoes!
Texas All Gardens Show
Show Admission Price

Arlington Convention Center, TX

3/5/11 10AM-11AM

Growing and Using Culinary Herbs

Gregg County Master Gardeners Spring Seminar

First Methodist Church Faith Center
400 N. Fredonia, Longview TX

3/16/11 Noon-1PM

Keeping Backyard Chickens

North Haven Gardens

Dallas, TX

3/19/11 10am-11:30am

What to Plant in Your Vegetable Garden Now

North Haven Gardens

Dallas, TX

EARTH DAY!
4/22/11 NOON-12:30 - notice, time changed from 11am to noon due to misprint in paper. Sorry!
 

Bountiful Backyard Gardens: Grow Veggies, Compost and Raise Urban Chickens!

North Haven Gardens

Dallas, TX

4/28/11 2PM- 4:30 PM

Urban Backyard Mini-Farms

Somervell County Expo Center

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