ABOUT OUR CLASSES
Our free Saturday classes begin at 10:00 AM / Sunday classes begin at 1 P.M. and last for approximately one hour, unless otherwise noted. No pre-registration is required. Come early, enjoy complimentary coffee and treats, and meander through our unique hideaway. All class attendees receive a 10% plant discount on the day of the class (not valid on sale plants) and can participate in the class drawing to win a free plant!
SCHEDULE
Sunday, August 1 at 1 P.M. – Summer Containers with Katie Mayers of Magic Gardens
Add a colorful accent to
your patio, deck, your front entry or anywhere else in your garden with a
bright, summer blooming container. Learn how to chose the right container that
compliments your choice of a wide range of summer blooming annuals and
perennials, foliage
accents and edibles, as well as potting and care tips.
Saturday, August 7 - Summer Blooming Plants
with Aerin Moore, owner and head
designer of Magic Gardens
Now that the Spring Bloom has subsided, learn what plants will add magnificent color to your garden in summer. Join Aerin Moore, owner and head designer of Magic Gardens, as he discusses plants that will add color and beauty to your summer garden.
Saturday, August 14 - The Eco Backyard
with Stefani Muller-Bittner, Magic Gardens Edible Landscaping
Learn how to grow a beautiful and sustainable garden that minimizes the impact on the environment. From building a healthy soil with compost, using edibles, low water plants and natives this class will cover the basics of sustainable gardening. Topics include: soil health, composting, water management, natural pest management, edible and low water planting.
Saturday, August 21 - The Winter Vegetable Garden Part 1
with Stefani Muller-Bittner, Magic Gardens Edible Landscaping
Learn how to start a winter vegetable garden by seed. There is no need to for your vegetable garden to lay dormant during the winter months. Now is the time to plant your winter crops by seed. Join Stefani Muller-Bittner of Magic Gardens’ Edible Landscaping for this comprehensive class. Bed preparation, vegetable varieties, sow dates, winter pest and disease issues, cover crops and more will be discussed.
Saturday, September 18 - You Grew It, Now What?
with Stefani Muller-Bittner, Magic Gardens Edible Landscaping
Planting your edible garden was just the beginning! Join Stefani Muller-Bittner of Magic Gardens Edible Landscaping for a discussion on what to do with your summer crops. Preserving methods, recipes and more.
Saturday, September 25 - Winter Vegetable Garden Part 2
with Stefani Muller-Bittner, Magic Gardens Edible Landscaping
There is no need to for your vegetable garden to lay dormant during the winter months. Now is the time to plant your winter crops! Join Stefani Muller-Bittner of Magic Gardens’ Edible Landscaping for this comprehensive class. Part 2 of our discussion on starting a winter vegetable garden - this class will focus on using transplants in addition to sowing by seed. Topics also include: bed preparation, vegetable varieties, sow dates, winter pest and disease issues, and cover crops.
