2012 SPRING CLASSES
SOWING SEEDS TAKING CUTTINGS: Learn from professional growers what it takes to be successful when starting seeds and cuttings. Come back for weekly visits, watch your plants grow and learn how to care for them. Your plants can stay in our warm greenhouse till mid April and then they go home with you. 2 hour class $35.00. For repeat students classes are open Friday and Monday for $30.00 but no hands on instruction is provided.
Fridays and Mondays no Instructors.
Feb. 3rd 10:00-12:00 Feb. 6th 10:00-12:00
Feb. 10th 10:00-12:00 Feb. 13th 10:00-12:00
Feb. 17th 10:00-12:00 Feb. 20th 10:00-12:00
Feb. 24th 10:00-12:00 Feb. 27th 10:00-12:00
Saturdays and Sundays with Instructors.
Feb. 4th 10:00-12:00 Feb. 5th 1:00-3:00
Feb. 11th 10:00-12:00 Feb. 12th 1:00-3:00
Feb. 18th 10:00-12:00 Feb. 19th 1:00-3:00
Feb. 25th 10:00-12:00 Feb. 26th 1:00-3:00
INTRO TO BONSAI AND TOPIARY: A hands-on workshop to introduce you to the fascinating world of the miniature. Take home 4 potted plants each uniquely yours $30.00 (Class limited to 6 participants.)
March 3rd 10:00-12:00 March 4th 1:00-3:00
MINIATURE TROUGH GARDENS: Start with a pre-made trough. Add plants and stones to create a garden landscape. Finish with moss on the outside Granddaughters and fairies will be delighted. $40.00 (Class limited to 10 participants)
March 10th 10:00-11:00 March 11th 1:00-3:00
PLANTING A SALAD GARDEN: Learn how to grow salads in a container. Includes an introduction to herbs that add a dash of the gourmet to your meal. You may become so enthusiastic you will dig up your entire back yard next year! 1 hour class $20.00
March 17th 10:00-11:00 March 18th 1:00-2:00
PLANTING A CONTAINER HERB GARDEN: New for this year. Especially for those with limited space and time but who have a Julia Child’s enthusiasm for a delicious dish! Yum. 2 hour class $30.00
March 24th 10:00-12:00 March 25th 1:00-3:00
Join us in celebration of ‘Mater Days’ April 20th. We will have over 100 varieties of Heirloom Tomatoes & Peppers, some specific to Kentucky …. Check out our website a week prior for a full list of tomatoes and peppers.
LATE SUMMER 2011 CLASSES
If you would like to schedule a class with you and your friends don’t hesitate to call. We are open to scheduling classes for a group, 5 student minimum.
ENGLISH TROUGHS:
One of our most popular classes. Come make a rustic hypertufa planter perfect to grow your succulents in or other small treasures. All supplies are included, and the best part is we’ll clean up the mess! Be sure and wear old clothes since this definitely is a hands on workshop. Class runs 2 hours. $30 class fee.
Fri Aug 5th 10am – noon, Sat Aug 6th 2pm – 4pm, Sun Aug 7th 2pm – 4pm
Fri Sept 9th 10am – noon, Sat Sept 10th 2pm – 4pm, Sun Sept 11th 2pm – 4pm
CASTING LEAVES IN CONCRETE:
Make impressions of real leaves in cement and then use them as a small birdbath, garden ornament, or coffee table conversation piece. They really turn out cute. You are welcome to bring leaves from your garden, but we will have some available as well. All other supplies are included. Once again, be sure to wear old clothes just in case! Class runs 2 hours. $30 class fee.
Fri Aug 12th 10am – noon, Sat Aug 13th 2pm – 4pm, Sun Aug 14th 2pm – 4pm
MAKING A STEPPING STONE:
Make your own work of garden art! A concrete stepping stone, finished with white cement and embellished with real leaves, stones, shells or anything else at hand. All supplies included, but you are welcome to bring along any of your own embellishments if you’d like. Class runs 2 hours. $30 class fee.
Sat Sept 17th 10am – noon, Sun Sept 18th 2pm – 4pm
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER PLANT SALE 2011
Alright, here it is guys and gals, we’ve got plants left and we want you to have them for a cheap cheap price so they go home with happy gardeners and get put in lovely gardens. Fall is a great opportunity to get a head start on your spring garden, and why not when you can get plants for a great deal. Come back and see what we have left. The days are already getting cooler, the promise of comfortable gardening is just around the corner.
BEGINS SATURDAY AUGUST 20TH AT 9 A.M.
3 INCH HERBS $1
4 INCH ANNUALS $1
4 INCH PERENNIALS $1
GALLON PERENNIALS 50% OFF
TREES AND SHRUBS 30% OFF
4 INCH CLAY POT SUCCULENTS $5
Back to our Roots…
Join us for our 10th annual Summer Solstice Celebration on Friday June 17th, from 5pm to the stroke of midnight. There will be presentations on Culinary Herbs, Soap Making, and Preserving Vegetables. There will also be kids crafts and refreshments including our ever popular roasted corn. …And don’t forget sales on plants. Come share this magical evening with us as we welcome in the summer and celebrate the longest day of the year. (actual summer solstice is on June 21st) …..fairy crowns included!