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Upcoming Classes:

Due to limited space for classes, we request that you call 360-779-3806 to reserve your spot.  If your name is on the list, you will have priority over "walk-ins".  If at the last minute you wish to come to the class, just give us a call and we can let you know how full the class is. Classes can fill up fast so please call to reserve your spot.

To see the list on a monthly calendar go to our Resource tab then click Calendar of events



Upcoming Classes

for 2009

 

Long Lasting Summer Bloomers with Lisa Gregg

Wednesday, June 24th & Saturday, July 18th all classes held from 10:00 - 11:00

Does your garden turn green after rhodies and azaleas finish blooming?  In this class Lisa will introduce you to    flowering shrubs, trees and perennials that will bring you color and fragrance from spring until frost.

Rain Garden Workshop

Thursday, June 18th from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Soak it up and let it bloom: Build your own rain garden.  The rain runoff from your roof, driveway or patio has to go somewhere.  Why not use it to water a beautifully functional low-maintenance landscape feature?  Colorful, lush rain gardens reduce flooding, recharge our drinking water supply, treat pollution, and provide habitat for backyard wildlife.  Join Washington Sea Grant, Kitsap County Surface and Stormwater Program, and WSU Kitsap County Extension in a FREE workshop on rain garden installation.  To register go to www.kitsapgov.com/sswm/workshop.htm or email Jeff at jaws@u.washington.edu

Perennials in Containers with Sylvia Smith

June 21st from 1:00 -  2:00

Using Perennials in pots can give you year round beauty and interest.  In this class you’ll learn how to get the biggest bang for your planting efforts.  Sylvia will teach you how to plant Perennials in pots and containers that will liven up your patio, gardens, entryways and outdoor grounds.

Low Water Use Gardening  with Lisa Gregg

Saturday, June 13th both from 10:00 - 11:00

Reduce your water bills in summer and have a healthier, more low maintenance garden.  Lisa will discuss soil types and how to improve them, drought tolerant plants, drought tolerant design tips, and irrigation.

Designing with Perennials with Lisa Gregg

Saturday, June 20th class held from 10:00 - 11:00

Perennials provide the same (or better) color and excitement in your garden as annuals, but they come back year after year.   Learn how to make perennials work together with shrubs and other perennials.  Lisa will demonstrate perennial combinations for sun and shade and introduce ‘tried and true’ along with ‘interesting new’ perennials to consider for your garden.

Summer Pruning with Sam Rader

Saturday, June 20th from 1:00  pm - 2:00 pm

Learn when, why and how to prune trees and shrubs for plant size control.

Staying Healthy In The Garden

Saturday, June 27th - Class starts at 10:00 am

Now that the sun has started to come out, you may find yourself out in the garden tackling a winter’s worth of weeds.  Join Rob Sprague, from Kitsap Physical Therapy, and learn exercises to get you in shape for the gardening season and help prevent injuries!

Moss Topiary Chair with Sylvia Smith

Sunday, July 5th - Class start at 1:00 pm

Material Fee of $45.00 (bring your own chair)

Due to space this class is limited to 6 people.

We’ve helped lots of you get your moss chairs started growing over the past year, but for those who haven’t been able to join this class we decided to offer it one more time. This class will help you with the secrets of turning just about anything into a moss topiary for your secret shade garden!

LIVE RADIO SHOW with Ciscoe Morris

Saturday, July 11h from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Ciscoe Morris, Seattle Gardening Guru, will be here broadcasting his live radio show. Come see him live and bring your gardening questions and cameras for photo opportunities.

Fairy Lanterns with Sylvia Smith

Saturday, July 11th drop in anytime between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm & Saturday, Aug 15th from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Join Sylvia for a fun class and do some beading instead of weeding!  We will make a fairy lantern to light your garden path.  For this class you must bring a small wide mouth glass jar, and both seed beads and some larger decorative beads.  This is a great class for adults as well as kids.  Children ages 5 - 11 years old needs to be accompanied with an adult.

Fall Veggies with Sylvia Smith

Sunday, July 12th & Sunday, July 26th both classes held from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

It's time to plant your fall veggie crop! It seems early but really it's time! Join Sylvia in this class to learn about fall veggies, planting and care instructions. You can be eating a great crop of fall peas as well as so much more!

Living Wreath Workshop with Sylvia Smith

Sunday, July 19th from 1:oo pm—3:00 pm, Saturday, August 1st from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm & Sunday, August 16th from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Material Fee: $75.00 (includes wire wreath, 24 sedums, moss, soil and instructions) - Normal retail would be $99.99

Here it is, by popular demand! Living wreaths! We will make a living  wreath by planting succulents into a wire frame wreath filled with sphagnum moss and a little soil.  You will receive written instructions on how to maintain your wreath for optimum growth, how to care for it over the winter season, and a shallow tray to water it in. This class will be held in our potting tent,  dress appropriately for a warm (wishful thinking?) outdoor location.
Only 10 students at a time, so call your girlfriends and reserve your space now!

Gardening with Deer: A Roundtable Discussion with Lisa Gregg

Saturday, July 25th all classes held from 10:00 - 11:00

Not quite ready to seal off your property with deer-proof fencing but would like to hear about and discuss ideas for preventing deer damage in your garden?  Lisa will provide her best tips on plant choices and other strategies and lead a class discussion on this key topic for rural gardens.

Fairy Lanterns with Sylvia Smith

Saturday, Aug 15th from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Join Sylvia for a fun class and do some beading instead of weeding!  We will make a fairy lantern to light your garden path.  For this class you must bring a small wide mouth glass jar, and both seed beads and some larger decorative beads.  This is a great class for adults as well as kids.  Children ages 5 - 11 years old needs to be accompanied with an adult.

 







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