Eddimication
Feb. 18th, 2006 07:58 pmAt VanDusen. My money will go towards, until April 1st:
Ecological Gardening
Take a natural approach to gardening! Learn how you can have a healthy, pesticide-free garden. Topics include organic fertilizers, soil amendments, composting, cultural practices, watering techniques and selection of native and other water-conserving plants.
Sat., March 4, 10 am to 12.30 pm
Member: $30 Non-member: $40
Eva Antonijevic
?The Art of Bonsai
Bonsai captures nature's essence by artfully displaying living trees in miniature. Pauline Nielsen will demonstrate how to train and prune bonsai. She will also share tips on maintenance and overwintering techniques. You will start a bonsai in class.
Sun., March 12, 1 pm to 4 pm
Member: $55 Non-member: $65
Pauline Nielsen
Low Maintenance Gardening Techniques
Are seemingly endless chores preventing you from relaxing and enjoying your garden? Learn tips for creating a low-maintenance garden from planning to site preparation and low-care plant choices. Amanda Jarrett will also cover pruning, fertilizing, weeding and irrigating techniques to help decrease maintenance.
Mon., March 13, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Member: $32 Non-member: $42
Amanda Jarrett
Grafting Workshop
Learn the ancient craft of grafting – from theory to practical applications. Several common types of grafts will be discussed and demonstrated. You will "build" a fruit tree suitable for home gardens by grafting an apple scion onto a dwarf root stock. Bring a sharp knife. A good companion class to "All About Fruit Trees".
Sat., March 18, 1.30 pm to 4.30pm
Member: $38 Non-member: $48
Leonard Basaraba
From Berry Patch to Grape Arbor
Grow your own scrumptious fruit – strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, grapes and kiwi! Find out the best varieties to grow and gain valuable tips to ensure a bountiful harvest.
Sat., April 1, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm
Member: $32 Non-member: $42
Bill Peters
Ecological Gardening
Take a natural approach to gardening! Learn how you can have a healthy, pesticide-free garden. Topics include organic fertilizers, soil amendments, composting, cultural practices, watering techniques and selection of native and other water-conserving plants.
Sat., March 4, 10 am to 12.30 pm
Member: $30 Non-member: $40
Eva Antonijevic
?The Art of Bonsai
Bonsai captures nature's essence by artfully displaying living trees in miniature. Pauline Nielsen will demonstrate how to train and prune bonsai. She will also share tips on maintenance and overwintering techniques. You will start a bonsai in class.
Sun., March 12, 1 pm to 4 pm
Member: $55 Non-member: $65
Pauline Nielsen
Low Maintenance Gardening Techniques
Are seemingly endless chores preventing you from relaxing and enjoying your garden? Learn tips for creating a low-maintenance garden from planning to site preparation and low-care plant choices. Amanda Jarrett will also cover pruning, fertilizing, weeding and irrigating techniques to help decrease maintenance.
Mon., March 13, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Member: $32 Non-member: $42
Amanda Jarrett
Grafting Workshop
Learn the ancient craft of grafting – from theory to practical applications. Several common types of grafts will be discussed and demonstrated. You will "build" a fruit tree suitable for home gardens by grafting an apple scion onto a dwarf root stock. Bring a sharp knife. A good companion class to "All About Fruit Trees".
Sat., March 18, 1.30 pm to 4.30pm
Member: $38 Non-member: $48
Leonard Basaraba
From Berry Patch to Grape Arbor
Grow your own scrumptious fruit – strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, grapes and kiwi! Find out the best varieties to grow and gain valuable tips to ensure a bountiful harvest.
Sat., April 1, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm
Member: $32 Non-member: $42
Bill Peters