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Workshops & Seminars

2010 Free Water Efficient Garden Seminars

Tuesday March 2

Completed

Think Before You Dig! - Gela Rohde
Where: Sharon Temple, 18980 Leslie St., Sharon
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Details: What to know before you put the shovel in. Many of us just throw the shovel in the garden and get to work, realizing our mistakes when it's too late. Learn how to plan the perfect garden that will work for you.

Saturday March 6

Completed

Xeriscaping 101 - Paul Zammitt
Where: Ray Twinney Complex Lounge, 1 Eagle St., Newmarket
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Details: The latest trend in stylish landscapes. Imagine a garden that basically takes care if itself!  Whether hot and dry or cool and wet, these trendy new gardens are simple, easy, require little water and look fabulous!

Thursday March 11

Completed

Design Basics 101 - Lorraine Mennen
Where: Aurora Seniors Centre, 1 Municipal Dr., Aurora
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Details: Learn the basics of garden design: how to create your garden "architecture", tie in form with function, plan for colour all season and more.

Tuesday March 16

Eating What You Grow - Evelyn Wolf
Where: Ansley Grove Public Library, 350 Ansley Grove Rd., Woodbridge
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Details: Putting your garden to work for you. Garden trends are moving from simply ornamental, to ornamental and edible!  This talk will cover: soil building; heritage vegetables; "no-dig" methods the revival of the old fashioned potager with a modern ornamental twist; edible flowers and harvesting "weeds".
Register Here.

Saturday March 20

Garden Ecology: How to Solve Problems Like Mother Nature! - Aileen Barclay
Where: Rouge Community Centre, 120 Rouge Bank Dr., Markham
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Details: Using basic ecological principles, learn to make your garden look great, with little effort. Let Mother Nature do the work.
Register Here.

Thursday March 25

Debunking Common Garden Myths - Aileen Barclay
Where: King City Arena, 25 Doctors Lane, King City
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Details: Dealing with all those rumours. Are you not sure if you are doing the right thing in your landscape? This seminar will look at the common myths of landscape maintenance. You just might be causing your garden more harm than good.
Register Here.

Tuesday March 30

Do It Yourself Garden Renovation - Gela Rohde
Where: Stephen Leacock Theatre, 130 Gwendolyn Blvd., Keswick
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Details: Are you considering a facelift for your water hungry garden?  Are you looking to jazz up your gardens, reduce your work and create the best garden display on the block? Learn simple tips and techniques to give your garden a facelift.
Register Here.

Thursday April 8

Easy Tips and Tricks for Pizzazz in your Landscape - Lorraine Mennnen
Where:
Richmond Hill Performing Arts Theatre, 10268 Yonge Street
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Details: Are looking to make neighbours stop and admire your fabulous garden, without spending hours working on it? This is the workshop for you! Lots of great ideas for a fabulous garden.
Register Here.

Saturday April 10

Enjoying the Fairway Without the Green Fees: Creating a Perfect Lawn - Evelyn Wolf
Where: Ballantrae CC, Aurora Sideroad, East of #48, Aurora
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Details: A session on how to build and maintain a strong healthy and beautiful lawn, without chemicals and water. Be the envy of your neighbourhood and maybe even touch up on your short game!
Register Here.

Thursday May 13

New Design with Funky Shrubs
Where:
Sheridan Nurseries, 4077 Hwy 7, Unionville
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Details: Have you heard the news? The latest trend! Garden shrubs in all shapes and sizes that will add the most interesting features to your landscape.
Register Here.

Saturday June 5

Star Performers - How to Plant Heroes for Hot Spots
Where: Pathways to Perennials, 4681 Lloydtown/Aurora Road, R.R. #2, Kettleby
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Details: Are you tired of lifeless and dull flower beds in the heat of summer? These plants love the heat and will reward you with fabulous blooms!
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Sunday June 13

Vegetable Gardening and Butterfly Gardening
Where:
Blue Willow Garden Centre, 23834 Hwy 48, Baldwin
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Details: Come and see the great plants available for kitchen gardening that will have you growing the best home grown meals! Afterwards, learn about butterfly gardening and then take a tour of the butterfly observatory.
Register Here.

Saturday June 19

Container Gardening
Where: Black Forest Garden Centre, 15445 Keele Street, King City 
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Details: This workshop continues to be just as popular as ever. Join the Kohnen clan in creating stunning containers that don't require daily watering. Bring your own 10 inch container and get ready laugh while you get your hands dirty! (extra charges for additional supplies)
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