Copper Toad Stool Craft
Have you been admiring the adorable quivering toad stools that are often scattered throughout our gardens? Would you like to learn how to make one? Join our imaginative designer Bev Wakolbinger as she tackles yet another clever craft with contagious enthusiasm!
Registration deadline: Mar 26.
Date: Wednesday, Mar 31
Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Fee: $20.00 plus cost of materials
Instructor: Bev Wakolbinger |
 Critter Control
 Sharing habitat with nature’s furry friends can be charming and challenging. Join us as we explore tips and products that will help deter them from turning your backyard into their own personal banquet hall.
Registration deadline: Apr 14.
Class date: Saturday, Apr. 17
Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Fee: free, but please register
Instructor: Janie Grillo
Native Plants for the Natural Garden
Celebrate Earth Day & Arbor Day!
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Native Seed – Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
 Have you ever wanted to establish a garden of native plants using seed? Join horticulturalist Charlotte Thayer as she explains the benefits of using local ecotype seed and how to best make use of available seed mixtures. Tips on weed management.
Registration deadline: Apr. 21st.
Date: Saturday, Apr. 24
Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Fee: free, but please register
Instructor: Charlotte Thayer |
Natural Landscaping and No Mow Lawns
Bill Bedrossian, Landscape Architect and owner of Bedrock Earthscapes will present his unique perspective on installing and maintaining natural landscapes gleaned from many years of helping commercial properties, schools and churches transition from high maintenance lawns and sheared shrubs to native plants and “low mow” open spaces, while still presenting a well manicured landscape for the public view. Learn sound techniques to reduce the cost of maintenance, manage water, and lessen our imprint on the environment.
Registration deadline: Apr. 21st.
Date: Saturday, Apr. 24
Time: 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
Fee: free
Instructor: Bill Bedrossian of Bedrock Earthscapes |
Native Plants for the Home Landscape
 Native plants make our communities visually unique and environmentally healthy. Learn some “under the radar” native plants that make fine ornamentals and how to best use them in our landscapes and gardens.
Registration deadline:
Apr 21st.
Date: Saturday, Apr. 24
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Fee: free, but please register
Instructor: Pat Hollingsworth |
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 Spring Woodland Walk
Stroll our woodlands with Bev Wakolbinger where you can admire and identify all our woodland charmers. Learn a variety of plants that can transform a challenging shady area into a lush and dynamic space and still keep that special woodland ambience.
Registration deadline: Apr 21 and May 1.
Choose from two dates:
Dates: Sunday, Apr 25 or Wednesday, May 5
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location: The Natural Garden
Fee: Free, but please register
Instructor: Bev Wakolbinger
 Hummingbirds and the Plants They Love
Join Tammy Maranyi of Hummingbird Momma as she tells you everything you need to know about attracting and keeping hummingbirds in your garden. Tammy is a hummingbird connoisseur with over 20 years experience. Natural Garden staff will also show you their sure-fire hummingbird favorites.
Registration deadline: Apr. 29 and June 3.
Choose from two dates:
Dates: Saturday, May 1 or Saturday, June 5
Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Fee: free, but please register
Instructor: Tammy Muranyi of Hummingbird Momma
Mother’s Day Gift Basket Demo
Need a quick & easy gift idea for Mom? Join design staff as they demonstrate how to put together a personalized gift basket, including all her favorite flowers, herbs, and recipes. No two look alike!
Registration deadline: May 1.
Choose from three dates:
Dates: Sunday, May 2, Tuesday, May 4, or Thursday, May 6
Time: 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Location: The Natural Garden
Fee: free, but please register
Instructor: Staff
The Joys of Spring!
 Stroll with us in April and enjoy the emergence of spring in our many newly redesigned beds as well as our older established gardens. We will discuss identifying what perennials are peeking up in the gardens and how properly planted spring bulbs can compliment them. Join us again in May to see how the gardens have grown and what new bulbs are blooming. Feel free to join us for one or both tours.
Registration deadline: Apr 15 and May 9.
Date: Sunday, Apr. 18 and Tuesday, May 11
Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Fee: free, but please register
Instructor: Janie Grillo
 Creative Container Workshop
Once again we offer this popular workshop where our designer demonstrates and assists you in making a show stopping container for your home. This year, clever crafter, Bev Wakolbinger will have several very unusual containers prepared in advance to provide you inspiration as well as novel ways to recycle, re-use, and make you smile! Bring your own container or purchase one of ours.
Registration deadline: May 5.
Date: Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8
Time: Friday, 9 am – 10: 30 am; Saturday 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Fee: $10.00 plus cost of plants
Instructor: Bev Wakolbinger
 Herbs for All Seasons
There are few places that offer the wide selection of herbs found at The Natural Garden. Staff herbalist Sue Murray will be on hand all day Sunday to answer all your herb questions and point out the unusual and, of course, her personal favorites.
Date: Sunday, June 6
Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fee: free
Instructor: Sue Murray
All About Hydrangeas
There is a Hydrangea for every garden -- sun, shade, large or small. Learn which ones are best for cutting and drying, which ones repeat bloom and even which ones change color and how. Learn proper pruning techniques for each type. Dress for the weather as we will stroll though the yard.
 Registration deadline: June 9.
Date: Saturday, June 12
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 am
Fee: free, but please register
Instructor: Pat Hollingsworth
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