Guest guest Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Hey, Fraggle, this is in your neck of the woods. Lynda - > >From http://www.nativeplants.org/classes.html > > GETTING IT RIGHT: How to go about creating a native garden > Instructor: Glenn Keator > > Dates: Saturday, October 1, 10 am. to 3 pm, at the Garden, and Saturday, Oct. 8, 10 am to 1 pm. Tour of native gardens. > > Cost: $70, members; $90 nonmembers > > Would you like to create a native garden? You may have been admiring natives in the wild or seen the beautiful selections available at nurseries, but now what? How do you make it possible in your own garden? > > The course is the first in a series of how to create a native garden. If you're new to the subject, this first session is a must. We'll talk about the basics of garden making including the importance of soils and slope, microhabitats and microclimates in the garden, purchasing and installing native plants, principles of watering and creating watering zones, and times to plant. We'll also talk about the all-important concept of using natives from the natural habitats that match the conditions of your garden. > > The first session will be held at Regional Parks Botanic Garden. The second session will be a visit to famous native gardens to see solutions to creating gardens on specific sites. > > WINTERIZE YOUR NATIVE GARDEN > Instructors: Eibleis Melendez and Luke Hass > > Date and Time: Sunday, November 20, 2005. 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM at the Visitor Center, with optional visit to Flemming Garden. > > Cost: $40 members/$45 nonmembers. > > Winter is the time to work in a native garden. Get out in the weather and get that garden ready for spring! This is a practical course on how to make your garden look better in winter. The course is designed for beginning and intermediate gardeners, and will focus on native plants. We will cover the basic garden maintenance needed in winter, and also allow time for specific pruning and gardening questions. The second part of the course will deal with design. In winter, your garden's main structural features (such as trees and big shrubs) are highlighted. We will discuss ways to emphasize your garden's main features (or create them) and plan for a variety of texture and color. We will look at specific examples around the Botanic Garden, and in the afternoon make an optional visit to the garden of Jenny and Scott Flemming -- a private native plant garden about ten minutes drive from the Botanic Garden -- for design inspiration. Started in the 1950's, it has over 200 species of native plants combined to look great at any time of year. > > To enroll in either class, visit http://www.nativeplants.org/classes.html and scroll to the bottom of the page. -- Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.15/80 - Release 8/23/05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 sorta..thanx but..i'll be gone the first weekend in october and..knowing me, i prolly have the next weekend filled up as well! Lynda <lurine Aug 24, 2005 9:16 AM Native Gardening Classes at Tilden Hey, Fraggle, this is in your neck of the woods. Lynda - > >From http://www.nativeplants.org/classes.html > > GETTING IT RIGHT: How to go about creating a native garden > Instructor: Glenn Keator > > Dates: Saturday, October 1, 10 am. to 3 pm, at the Garden, and Saturday, Oct. 8, 10 am to 1 pm. Tour of native gardens. > > Cost: $70, members; $90 nonmembers > > Would you like to create a native garden? You may have been admiring natives in the wild or seen the beautiful selections available at nurseries, but now what? How do you make it possible in your own garden? > > The course is the first in a series of how to create a native garden. If you're new to the subject, this first session is a must. We'll talk about the basics of garden making including the importance of soils and slope, microhabitats and microclimates in the garden, purchasing and installing native plants, principles of watering and creating watering zones, and times to plant. We'll also talk about the all-important concept of using natives from the natural habitats that match the conditions of your garden. > > The first session will be held at Regional Parks Botanic Garden. The second session will be a visit to famous native gardens to see solutions to creating gardens on specific sites. > > WINTERIZE YOUR NATIVE GARDEN > Instructors: Eibleis Melendez and Luke Hass > > Date and Time: Sunday, November 20, 2005. 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM at the Visitor Center, with optional visit to Flemming Garden. > > Cost: $40 members/$45 nonmembers. > > Winter is the time to work in a native garden. Get out in the weather and get that garden ready for spring! This is a practical course on how to make your garden look better in winter. The course is designed for beginning and intermediate gardeners, and will focus on native plants. We will cover the basic garden maintenance needed in winter, and also allow time for specific pruning and gardening questions. The second part of the course will deal with design. In winter, your garden's main structural features (such as trees and big shrubs) are highlighted. We will discuss ways to emphasize your garden's main features (or create them) and plan for a variety of texture and color. We will look at specific examples around the Botanic Garden, and in the afternoon make an optional visit to the garden of Jenny and Scott Flemming -- a private native plant garden about ten minutes drive from the Botanic Garden -- for design inspiration. Started in the 1950's, it has over 200 species of native plants combined to look great at any time of year. > > To enroll in either class, visit http://www.nativeplants.org/classes.html and scroll to the bottom of the page. -- Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.15/80 - Release 8/23/05 To send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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