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Last updated 3/10/10
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Spring 2010 Classes
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of our Spring 2010 Newsletter
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Thurs. Mar 18th
1pm - 2pm
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Sat. March 20th
10am - 11am
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Seed Starting 101
Learn the basics of seed
starting. Grow to understand seed
requirements and soil, water, temperature and transplanting
recommendations. Get an early start
for a bountiful harvest! Claire
Watson, the master, will teach this class.
Class cost: $7.50
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Sat. March 27th 10am – 5pm
Sun. March 28th
10am – 5pm
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12th Annual Celebration of the Senses
an Arts, Crafts, Food,
Garden Show and Sale to Benefit
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Wed. Mar 31st
1pm - 2:30 pm
or
5:30pm - 7pm
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Unique Oval Rustic Twig Basket with Pocket
A great harbinger of spring
for your door or wall. Your choice
to plant early spring hardy pansies or Viola with a fragrant Nemesia as you
welcome spring and Easter!
Class cost: $27.50 ($7.50
paid at time of registration, $20.00 paid at class time)
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Wed. April 7th
1pm - 2:30pm
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Sat. April 10th
10am - 11:30am
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Floral Globe or Living Wreath - A Classic!
Learn how to plant Viola or
pansies into a two piece durable frame for a cheerful spring
presentation. These are reusable
frames, and we will share some ideas for year round use.
Class cost for wreath:
$40.00 ($7.50 at registration. $32.50 at class time)
Class cost for globe: $33.00
($7.50 at registration, $25.50 at class time)
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Sat. April 10th 11am - 12:30pm
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Hypertufa Basket Planter*
This planter will showcase
pansies or your choice of annuals in a springy container. What a great project that depicts a
weathered antique! This planter will
be a great addition to your garden or entryway. Please bring rubber gloves
and protective clothing.
Class cost: $32.00 ($7.50
paid at time of registration, $24.50 paid at class time)
*Note: Hypertufa projects
must cure 14 days before transport.
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Thurs. Apr. 15th
1pm – 2:30pm
Sat. Apr. 17th
10am – 11:30am
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Step By Step Planing – A Moss Hanging Basket
We will place plant plugs
into an economical 12-inch moss-lined wire hanging basket. Watch this fast
growing garden reach full splendor in time to move outdoors for a full
season of enjoyment!
Class cost: $27.50 ($7.50 at
registration, $20.00 at class time)
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Thurs. Apr. 22nd
1pm – 2:30pm
or
Sat. Apr. 24th
10am - 11:30am
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The Basics of Vegetable Gardening
Learn how to successfully
raise your own vegetables from our greenhouse expert Claire Watson, who has
been growing vegetables for family and friends for 70 years!! Plan your family's vegetable garden
during school break week on Earth Day 2010!
Class cost: $7.50. Bring the whole family and pay just
$12.50.
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Wed. April 28th
1pm – 2:30pm
or
Sat. May 1st
10am – 11:30am
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Contain Gardening with Claire Watson - Spring is here!
Our annual fashion show of
new plants! Claire will share her
ideas and tips for planning, planting and care of container gardens. Select a container from our international
collection and fill it with a combination of choice annuals and tropicals
for a striking presentation. Cost
depends on container and plant choice. Please pay $7.50 when registering.
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Sat. May 1st
11am - 12:30pm
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Hypertufa Bowl Planter*
Half Oval Shape with rounded
feet. This wonderful container will
make a great planter for succulents or for spring flowers. This will work indoors or outdoors. Great for a screen room or as a
centerpiece.
Please bring rubber gloves
and protective clothing.
Class cost: $30.00 ($7.50
paid at time of registration, $22.50 paid at class time)
*Note: Hypertufa projects
must cure 14 days before transport.
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Sat. May 1st
1:30pm – 3pm
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Everything You Need to Know About Spring Landscaping Practices
Terry Ettinger, one of our
most beloved local gardening experts, will share his experience regarding
the dos and don’ts of springtime lawn care and landscaping. Don’t forget to bring your mystery
samples, photos and problem descriptions.
There will be plenty of time for questions and answers!
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Wed. May 5th
1pm – 3pm
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The Living Topiary – The Ultimate Container!
Create
a lush living topiary with your favorite annuals for a full season
enjoyment. Great for a unique
entryway statement, weddings and special events! You will use a durable, 3-piece, reusable
metal system placed in a larger clay pot.
Class cost: $55.00 for clay pot and 12” topiary system. Cost of
plants chosen runs approx. $40.00. You may bring your own clay pot. Please
pay $7.50 when registering.
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Sat. May 8th
11am - 12:30pm
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Hypertufa Trough Planter*
Add a beautiful trough
planter to your outdoor décor! Great
for stone walls or to stand alone.
Absolutely stunning when planted with your favorite succulents. Please bring rubber gloves and protective
clothing.
Class cost: $35.00 ($7.50
paid at time of registration, $27.50 paid at class time)
*Note: Hypertufa projects
must cure 14 days before transport.
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Sat. May 15th
11am - 12:30pm
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Hypertufa Garden Patio Pot*
No more boring store bought
pots! This attractive pot will be a great planter for geraniums or other
summer patio flowers. Patio pot is a two gal. container (12” high). Please bring rubber gloves and protective
clothing.
Class cost: $30.00 ($7.50
paid at time of registration, $22.50 paid at class time)
*Note: Hypertufa projects
must cure 14 days before transport.
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We invite your organization or group to
join us in the greenhouse this winter for a class, meeting, or informal get
together…
 
All individuals and families are invited
to bring a bag lunch, book or iPod and relax the winter blues away in our
tropical paradise. Hope to see you
soon.
To Register for a
Class Please call us at (315) 677-0286
Please Note: You must pre-register by providing
registration fee of $7.50. This is required since planning for materials and
your working area is necessary. Please note any special requirements for your
class such as a glue gun, wire cutters, rubber gloves, embellishments, etc.
In the event of bad weather (usually wind,
snow/ice), we will contact you to re-schedule your class.
*If groups of three or more are interested in
classes on a specific day/or time,
please
let us know and we will consider your request.
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creating waste, we are embracing technology and converting to electronic
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