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2010 Class Schedule & Events Calendar | ||||
February | March | May | June | September | October | November |December | ||||
Class size is limited. Call to reserve a seat ! 757-238-2511 Or email us at smithfieldgardens@yahoo.com! |
| Date | Time | Class | Notes | Instructor | ||
| FEBRUARY 20th 2010 | 10-11:00 AM (Saturday) | FROM THE GROUND UP | Prepping your soil for beautiful flowers and vegetables. | Taught by Margie Cooper | ||
| 20th 2010 | 2-4:00 PM(Saturday) | BASIC HOME LANDSCAPE DESIGN | Basic considerations that can be easily overlooked. | Taught by Jeff Williamson | ||
| 21st 2010 | 2-3:30 PM (Sunday) | PROPER PRUNING TECHNIQUES | Now is a great time to prune. Come learn before you cut. | Taught by Les Parks | ||
| 27th & 28th 2010 | Saturday & Sunday | WINTER GARDEN & HELLEBORE CELEBRATION | Come join us as we celebrate one of our favorite perennials. Winter blooming hellebores are shade-loving and very easy to grow. We will also be featuring many companion plants and other winter bloomers. | |||
| 27th 2010 | 10:00-11:30 AM (Saturday) | HELLEBORES & OTHER WINTER GEMS | Discover these late winter treasures | Taught by Ann Weber & Jeff Williamson | ||
MARCH 6th 2010 | 10-11:30 (Saturday) | EASY PROPAGATING TECHNIQUES | Learn how and when to start seeds, the best times to divide perennials and how to take cuttings from shrubs and perennials. | Taught by Ann Weber | ||
| 6th 2010 | 2-3:30 PM (Saturday) | USING CAMELLIAS & AZALEAS IN THE LANDSCAPE | A comprehensive look into the culture of camellias and azaleas - a Southern necessity. | Taught by Jeff Williamson | ||
| 7th 2010 | 2-3:30 PM (Sunday) | PROPER PRUNING TECHNIQUES | Now is a great time to prune. Come learn before you cut. | Taught by Les Parks | ||
| 13th 2010 | 10-11:00 AM (Saturday) | LET'S GET YOUR LAWN READY FOR SUMMER! | Maintenance schedules with DO'S & DONT'S to insure cool and warm season grass success during the spring and summer months. | Taught by Margie Cooper | ||
| 13th 2010 | 2-3:30 PM(Saturday) | SUCCESSFUL ROSE GARDENING | A comprehensive look at roses and having success growing them in Tidewater. | Taught Jeff Williamson | ||
| 20th 2010 | 10-11:00 AM (Saturday) | BACKYARD VEGETABLE GARDENING | When to plant, soil to prep, keeping critters at bay and more. | Taught by JoEllen Gienger | ||
| 20th 2010 | 11-12 Noon | GARDEN RETAINING WALL INSTALLATION | Installing a low retainer wall or bed border in your yard. | Taught by Hank Thornburg | ||
| 20th 2010 | 2-4:00 PM (Saturday) | BASIC HOME LANDSCAPE DESIGN | Basic considerations that can be easily overlooked. | Taught by Jeff Williamson | ||
| 27th 2010 | 10-11:00 AM (Saturday) | ALL ABOUT HERBS | What works best in our area and how to grow them. | Taught by JoEllen Gienger | ||
| 27th 2010 | 2-4:00 PM (Saturday) | BASIC HOME LANDSCAPE DESIGN | Basic considerations that can be easily overlooked. | Taught by Jeff Williamson | ||
MAY 1st 2010 | 10-11:30 AM (Saturday) | BASIC PERENNIAL GARDENING FOR BEGINNERS | Gain confidence with advice on soil preparation, fertilizing and selecting perennials. | Taught by JoEllen Gienger | ||
| 2nd 2010 | 2-3:30 PM (Sunday) | SHADE GARDENING BASICS | Shade comes from many sources so every garden requires different shade plant solutions.Learn which annuals, perennials, groundcovers, shrubs and trees can take varying degrees of shade. Discusses soil amendments and helpful watering tips. | Taught by Ann Weber | ||
| 8th 2010 | 10-11:00 AM (Saturday) | LAWN ALTERNATIVES | From ground covers to clover let us help you with ideas for lawn alternatives for our dry climate. | Taught by Margie Cooper | ||
| 8th 2010 | 2-3:00 PM (Saturday) | SELECTING & GROWING JAPANESE MAPLES | Learn how to select and succeed with one of nature's most beautiful trees. | Taught by Les Parks | ||
| 8th 2010 | 9-5:00 PM (Saturday) | MAKING A FLOWERING GIFT FOR MOM | Bring your child to our potting bench anytime today and our staff will help them make a surprise for Mom while you shop. | |||
| 15th 2010 | 10-11:30AM (Saturday) | CONTAINER GARDENING | How to choose unique plant combinations just right for you. Also covers pot selection, soil and fertilizer. | Taught by JoEllen Gienger & Margie Cooper | ||
| 16th 2010 | 2-3:30 PM (Sunday) | BUTTERFLY GARDENING | To attract and keep butterflies in your garden you need host and nectar plants. Learn about which annuals, perennials and shrubs are butterfly favorites. | Taught by Ann Weber | ||
| 29th 2010 | 10-11:00 AM (Saturday) | TRANSITION ZONE GARDENING'Welcome To Tidewater' | Hints and ideas concerning water, soil, weather, critters and more. | Taught by JoEllen Gienger | ||
JUNE 5th 2010 | 10-12:00 PM (Saturday) | GOING GREEN | Find out what you can do in your own yard to help save our waterways and protect marine life for future generations. | Taught by Ann Weber, Jeff Williamson | ||
| 19th 2010 | Saturday | ANNUAL FLOWER FESTIVAL | Join us for our 21st Annual Flower Festival with wine tasting, big sales, free classes and much much more! | |||
| 19th 2010 | 10-11:30 AM (Saturday) | GARDENING WITH PERENNIALS & DAYLILIES | Be introduced to the best for our area, plus what's new. | Taught by JoEllen Gienger | ||
| 19th 2010 | 12:30-1:30 | PATHWAYS | Learn the correct way to lay pathways. | |||
| 19th 2010 | 2-3:30 PM (Saturday) | GROWING & DRYING HYDRANGEAS | Introduction to the various species and their cultivation with a brief discussion on their use as a dried or fresh flower. | Taught by Les Parks | ||
AUGUST 28th 2010 | 10-11:00 AM(Saturday)
| PLANT A FALL VEGETABLE GARDEN | Ins & outs to having a fall garden. | Taught by JoEllen Gienger | ||
SEPTEMBER 11th 2010 | 10-11:30 AM (Saturday) | EASY PROPAGATING TECHNIQUES | Learn how and when to start seeds, the best times to divide perennials and how to take cuttings from shrubs and perennials. | Taught by Ann Weber | ||
| 18th 2010 | 10-11:30 AM (Saturday) | BEYOND MUMS-FALL BLOOMERS | Help the birds and butterflies extend the gardening season with late blooming annuals and perennials. | Taught by Ann Weber | ||
| 19th 2010 | 2-3:30 PM(Sunday) | WHAT TO PRUNE & WHEN TO DO IT | Many people feel the urge to prune in the fall, but it is not the best time. Come find out when, why & how. | Taught by Les Parks | ||
| 25th 2010 | 10-11:00 AM (Saturday) | COMPOSTING FOR BEGINNERS | Learn how to turn your kitchen scraps and garden waste into a useful soil amendment, plus what to add and what to leave out. | Taught by Ann Weber | ||
| 26th 2010 | 2-3:30 PM (Sunday) | GARDEN BASICS FOR BEGINNERS | This introductory class will cover basic plant selection, planting, mulching, watering, fertilizer, pruning, weeds, pest and more. | Taught by Les Parks | ||
OCTOBER 2nd & 3rd | Saturday & Sunday | ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL | Great information, great sales, food, fun and more. | |||
| 2nd 2010 | 10-12 noon(Saturday) | GARDENING CLINIC | Stop by and have your gardening problems answered by Jeff Williamson and Ann Weber - No Appointment Necessary. | |||
| 2nd 2010 | 2-3:00 PM (Saturday) | CONTAINER GARDENING FOR FALL & WINTER | Combinations to replace your summer annuals. | Taught by JoEllen Gienger | ||
| 3rd 2010 | 2-3:30 PM (Sunday) | BEST TREES FOR TIDEWATER & WHY | Come learn which trees do best in different situations around the area. | Taught by Les Parks | ||
| 9th 2010 | 2-4:00 PM (Saturday) | BASIC HOME LANDSCAPE DESIGN | Basic considerations that can be easily overlooked. | Taught By Jeff Williamson | ||
| 16th 2010 | 9:30-10:30 AM (Saturday) | HARDSCAPING SERIES | This class will focus on building a firepit for your patio or deck. | Taught by Hank Thornburg | ||
| 17th 2010 | 2-3:30 PM (Sunday) | GROWING FRUIT IN TIDEWATER | This introductory class will cover fruit selection, planting, growing, pruning, fertilizing and more. | Taught by Les Parks | ||
| 23rd 2010 | 10-11:00 AM (Saturday) | PREPARING & CARING FOR YOUR WINTER HOUSEPLANTS | Houseplants need special attention during winter months. | Taught by JoEllen Gienger | ||
| 24th 2010 | 1-2:00 PM (Sunday) | PLANT DAFFODILS & TULIPS NOW FOR SPRING BLOOMS | What's new, what works and what steps to take to insure the best results. | Taught by Margie Cooper | ||
NOVEMBER 6th & 7th | Saturday & Sunday | HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE | ||||
| 6th 2010 | 2-4:00 PM (Saturday) | BASIC HOME LANDSCAPE DESIGN | Basic considerations that can be easily overlooked. | Taught by Jeff Williamson | ||
| 7th 2010 | 1:30-2:30 PM (Sunday) | BOW TYING | Easy steps to bow making. | Taught by Margie Cooper | ||
| 13th 2010 | 10-11:00 AM (Saturday) | FALL BLOOMING CAMELLIAS | Extend the flowering show well into fall. | Taught by Jeff Williamson | ||
| 14th 2010 | 1:30-2:30 PM (Sunday) | "HANDS ON" ARTIFICIAL WREATHS & SWAGS | Learn structure and balance for making your own wreaths and swags. | Taught by Margie Cooper | ||
| 20th 2010 | 10-11:00 AM (Saturday) | EXOTIC FRUITS | Unusual fruits that can be grown in Tidewater. | Taught by Jeff Williamson | ||
DECEMBER 4th 2010 | 2-3:30 PM (Saturday) | HOLIDAY DECORATING USING LIVE CUTTINGS | Making use of the trees and shrubs in our landscapes to decorate for the holidays. | Taught by Jeff Williamson | ||
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Suffolk, Virginia, 23433 • (757) 238-2511
