by Nicole Forbes | Feb 16, 2021
Your own supply of homegrown berries could be waiting at your door this summer if you plant soon! Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and other cane berries thrive in our climate, and some varieties can even be grown in containers or small spaces. This class will...
by Nicole Forbes | Nov 18, 2020 | Container Gardening, Winter Gardening
Amaryllis Amaryllis are tropical bulbs that bloom in the winter indoors with dramatically large, trumpet-shaped flowers on tall, sturdy stems. Bloom colors range from red and pink to white or bi-colored depending on the variety. Potting Soak dry roots in luke-warm...
by Nicole Forbes | Sep 16, 2020
This class will cover how and when to prune common woody landscape plants to improve health and productivity, and to enhance their beauty. From maintaining topiary forms and artfully pruning Japanese maples to rejuvenating or recovering a poorly cared for specimen;...
by Nicole Forbes | Sep 16, 2020
When a plant needs pruning, some gardeners blindly whack while others timidly snip, but few have the confidence and knowledge to do the job well. This class will cover basic tools, techniques, and timing for pruning common landscape plants.
by Nicole Forbes | Sep 16, 2020
Our gardens must have healthy, rich soil to successfully grow a wide range of ornamental and edible plants. We will talk about how to use a simple home test kit to evaluate garden soil pH and nutrient levels, plus methods for improving soil health, texture, and...