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Route 17, 1869 Bridge Road, Suffolk, Virginia, 23433 • (757) 238-2511

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Year 2008 Class Schedule & Events Calendar

February | March | May | June | September | October | November |December

Class size is limited. Call to reserve a seat ! 757-238-2511
DateTimeClassNotesInstructor

FEBRUARY 23th 2008

2-3:30 PM (Saturday)

BASIC HOME LANDSCAPE DESIGNBasic considerations that can be easily overlooked

Taught by Jeff Williamson


24th 2008

2-4 PM (Sunday)

PROPER PRUNING TECHNIQUESNow is a great time to prune; Come learn before you cut

Taught by Les Parks


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March 8th 200810-11:30 AM (Saturday)EASY PROPAGATING TECHNIQUESSeeds, perennial division, & cuttingsTaught by Ann Weber
8th 20082-3:30 PM (Saturday)SUCCESSFUL CAMELLIA & AZALEA GROWINGComprehensive look into the culture of camellias and azaleas- a Southern necessity

Taught by Jeff Williamson


15th 200810:30-11:30 PM (Saturday)WARM SEASON LAWN CLASSHow to care for warm seaon lawns year round.

Taught by Margie Cooper


15th 20082-3:30 PM (Saturday)SUCCESSFUL ROSE GARDENINGComprehensive look at roses and having success growing them in Tidewater

Taught by Jeff Williamson


22nd 20082-4 PM (Saturday)BASIC HOME LANDSCAPE DESIGNBasic considerations that can be easily overlooked

Taught by Jeff Williamson

29th 200810-11 AM (Saturday)ALL ABOUT HERBSWhat works best in our area & how to grow themTaught by JoEllen Gienger

29th 20082-4 PM (Saturday)BASIC HOME LANDSCAPE DESIGNBasic considerations that can be easily overlooked

Taught by Jeff Williamson


30th 20082-3 PM (Sunday)GOING GREEN
Gardening practices which are beneficial to our environmentTaught by JoEllen Gienger

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MAY 3rd 2008

10-11:30 AM (Saturday)BASIC PERENNIAL GARDENING FOR BEGINNERSGain confidence with advice on soil preparation, fertilizing, & selecting perennials

Taught by April Riley


3rd 2008

2-3 PM (Saturday)SELECTING & GROWING JAPANESE MAPLESLearn how to select and succeed with one of nature's most beautiful trees

Taught by Les Parks


4th 20082-3:30 PM (Sunday)SHADE GARDENING BASICSTrees, shrubs, annuals, & perennials for varying levels of shadeTaught by Ann Weber

10th 2008

10-11AM 1-2 PM

4-5 PM (Saturday)

MAKING A FLOWER GIFT FOR MOM

A special program for kids ages 5 and up *materials fee applies

Taught by April Riley

17th 200810-11:30 AM (Saturday)CONTAINER GARDENINGHow to choose unique combinations just right for you
Taught by April Riley

18th 20082-3:30 PM (Sunday)BUTTERFLY GARDENINGFrom the best host & nectar plants to rocks & puddling
Taught by Ann Weber

24th 200810-11:30 AM (Saturday)FOLIAGE, COLOR & TEXTUREOur favorite combinations for easy to maintain containersTaught by Ann Weber

24th 20082-3:30 PM (Saturday)TRANSITION ZONE GARDENINGHints & ideas concerning water, soil, weather, critters & moreTaught by JoEllen Gienger

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JUNE 21st 2008

(Saturday) ANNUAL FLOWER FESTIVAL

Join us for our 17th Annual Flower Festival with wine tasting big sales, free classes, and much much more!



21st 200810-11:30 AM (Saturday)GARDENING WITH PERENNIALS & DAYLILIESBe introduced to the best for our area, plus what's new
Taught by JoEllen Gienger

22nd 20082-3:30 PM (Sunday)GROWING & DRYING HYDRANGEASIntroduction to the various species & their cultivation with a brief intro to their use as a dried or fresh flower Taught by Les Parks

SEPTEMBER 6th 200810-11:30 AM (Saturday)EASY PROPAGATING TECHNIQUESSeeds, perennial division, & cuttingsTaught by Ann Weber

6th 20081-2 PM Saturday)
COOL SEASON LAWN CAREHow to care for cool season lawn year round
Taught by Margie Cooper

13th 200810-11:30 AM (Saturday)TRICKS TO GARDENING IN TIDEWATER
Learn how to garden in your own unique setting
Taught by JoEllen Gienger

20th 200810-11:30 AM (Saturday)
BEYOND MUMS-FALL BLOOMERS

Taught by Ann Weber

21st 20082-3:30 PM (Sunday)BASIC GARDEN MAINTENANCEBeginner to intermediate class covering mulching, moisture, fertilizing, pruning weed and insect control and more

Taught by Les Parks


OCTOBER 4th-5th 2008

(Saturday-Sunday)ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL

Join us for our Annual Fall Festival with wine tasting big sales, free classes, and much much more!


4th 200810-11 AM (Saturday)BEAUTY FROM BULBS
How to use & care for spring blooming bulbs Taught by Margie Cooper

4th 2008

2-4 PM (Saturday)

BASIC HOME LANDSCAPE DESIGN Basic considerations that can be easily overlooked

Taught by Jeff Williamson

5th 20082-3:30 PM (Sunday)GREAT TREES FOR TIDEWATER
Selecting and growing trees that thrive in our climate

Taught by Les Parks

11th 20082-3:30 PM (Saturday)HOME LANDSCAPE- BEYOND BASICS
Limit 12 people
Taught by Jeff Williamson
18th 20082-3 PM (Saturday)FREQUENTLY ASKED GARDENING QUESTIONS

19th 2008

2-3:30 PM (Sunday)

REBLOOMERS- THE BEST OF DAYLILES, IRIS & ENCORE AZALEAS


Taught by Ann Weber & Les Parks

NOVEMBER 1st-2nd 2008 (Saturday-Sunday)HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE


1st 200810:30-11:30 AM (Saturday) ($3.00 Fee)BOW TYINGLearn easy techniques to tie bows.

Taught by Margie Cooper


1st 2008

2-4 PM (Saturday)

BASIC HOME LANDSCAPE DESIGN Basic considerations that can be easily overlooked

Taught by Jeff Williamson


8th 200810:30-11:30 AM (Saturday)"HANDS ON" ARTIFICIAL WREATHS & SWAGS"Hands On" wreath & swag making

Taught by Margie Cooper


15th 2008 10:30-11:30 AM (Saturday)DECORATING IDEAS FOR THE HOLIDAYSNew trends, styles and color schemes

Taught by Margie Cooper


DECEMBER 6th 20082-3:30 PM (Saturday)HOLIDAY DECORATING USING LIVE CUTTINGS
What to grow and how to use it in holiday decorating
Taught by Margie Cooper & Jeff Williamson

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