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Schedule Archive
2008 Archive
Cindy will be teaching classes
offered by Missouri Botanical Garden - Spring 08
For information or to register, call 314-577-9444 or go to www.gardeninghelp.org
Perennial Gardening in the Shade
- February 24, 08 from 10:00 am – 12 noon
*This class is part of the Garden Blitz held February 23 and 24*
Cindy will illustrate practical ideas on how to plan, plant and maintain perennials for a variety of conditions found in shade gardens. A discussion of design using color and textural qualities as well as incorporating native plants will help gardeners create a garden that is a delight to the eye.
Basic Gardening Techniques
– (5 weeks) March 20, 27; April 3, 10, 17 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
An intensive, interactive course that will acquaint gardeners with the fundamentals of home gardening. Topics to be discussed include basic landscape design, plant needs for healthy growth, soils, planting and maintenance. Plant groups and their function in design as well as styles of gardening will also be covered. Bring your home gardening questions!
Native Plants for Rain Gardens and Wet Areas
– April 21, 08 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Rain gardens are ecologically sound solutions to help with erosion, storm water runoff or to aid in water absorption by planting wet areas within a landscape. In addition, learn aboutbioswales and bog gardens. These water loving plants solve what to plant and give you an alternative to expensive drainage systems.
Perennial Problem Solvers
– May 13, 08 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Do you have problem locations in your garden? From heavy shade areas to hot, sunny dry spots, there are perennials for every challenging situation. Find out what garden opportunities exist for what you perceive as a problem area. |
Cindy will be teaching classes
offered by Shaw Nature Reserve –
Native Plant School - Spring 08
For information call 636-451-3512 or go to www.shawnature.org
These classes are informal and in-depth discussions – we encourage you to ask questions! Weather permitting, we walk through the Whitmire Wildflower Garden for illustration and inspiration.
Native Landscape Planning, Planting and Maintenance
– March 27, 08 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Shade Gardening with Native Plants
– April 10, 08 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Why “The Natives” Trend Now - Seminar
– February 23, 08 from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
St. Louis Community College/Meramec - Continuing Education Department
Enjoy this overview presentation answering the question of why we should incorporate native plants. We’ll address ways to use native plants, choose good plant combinations, and how to use them in new or existing landscapes. Ideas for different design styles and rain gardens will also be highlighted.
Native Plants for Your Landscape
– February25, 08 – 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The College School
An introductory discussion that will address the reasons why native plants make sense as sound landscape choices for today as well as offering sustainable options for the future. Matching habitats of native plants to situations on your own property as well as offering insight into different design styles will help gardeners discover what will work for them.
Native Plants for Your Landscape
– February 27, 08 – 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Olivette in Bloom Gardening Series
An introductory discussion that will address the reasons why native plants make sense as sound landscape choices for today as well as offering sustainable options for the future. Matching habitats of native plants to situations on your own property as well as offering insight into different design styles will help gardeners discover what will work for them.
Shaw Nature Reserve’s Annual Native Plant Sale!!!
– May 9th (members only) and May 10th from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
SNR Horticulture Department, Wild Ones and other Missouri growers will be on hand to answer questions and offer many fine and some unusual native plants. Go to www.shawnature.org |
Cindy will be teaching classes
offered by Shaw Nature Reserve –
Native Plant School - Spring 08
For information call 636-451-3512 or go to www.shawnature.org
These classes are informal and in-depth discussions – we encourage you to ask questions! Weather permitting, we walk through the Whitmire Wildflower Garden for illustration and inspiration.
Native Landscape Planning, Planting and Maintenance
– March 27, 08 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Shade Gardening with Native Plants
– April 10, 08 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Why “The Natives” Trend Now - Seminar
– February 23, 08 from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
St. Louis Community College/Meramec - Continuing Education Department
Enjoy this overview presentation answering the question of why we should incorporate native plants. We’ll address ways to use native plants, choose good plant combinations, and how to use them in new or existing landscapes. Ideas for different design styles and rain gardens will also be highlighted.
Native Plants for Your Landscape
– February25, 08 – 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The College School
An introductory discussion that will address the reasons why native plants make sense as sound landscape choices for today as well as offering sustainable options for the future. Matching habitats of native plants to situations on your own property as well as offering insight into different design styles will help gardeners discover what will work for them.
Native Plants for Your Landscape
– February 27, 08 – 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Olivette in Bloom Gardening Series
An introductory discussion that will address the reasons why native plants make sense as sound landscape choices for today as well as offering sustainable options for the future. Matching habitats of native plants to situations on your own property as well as offering insight into different design styles will help gardeners discover what will work for them.
Shaw Nature Reserve’s Annual Native Plant Sale!!!
– May 9th (members only) and May 10th from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
SNR Horticulture Department, Wild Ones and other Missouri growers will be on hand to answer questions and offer many fine and some unusual native plants. Go to www.shawnature.org |
Cindy's classes
offered by
Frisella Nursery
550 Highway F
Defiance, MO 63341
(636) 798 - 2555
www.frisellanursery.com
Think Globally, Garden Locally - All You Want to Know About Rain Gardens
– May 17, ’08 from 10:am – 11:00 amat Frisella Nursery
Rain gardens provide a natural alternative that serves as a solution to the serious issues related to storm water runoff - erosion, water pollution and flooding. A well-designed and planted rain garden not only addresses these issues, but also provides beauty and wildlife habitat. They can also solve the problem of what to do with saturated soils. Come, join in and learn how to plan, plant and enjoy this style of gardening.
Perennials - Winning Combinations for Your Garden
– June 14, ’08 from 10: am – 11:00 am
Frisella Nursery
Learn how to choose the right perennials for your garden and combine them in a design that creates great visual impact.
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Bowood Farms "Rain Gardens"
Saturday, Sept 6 from 2-3 pm For More information: www.bowoodfarms.com
Shaw Nature Reserve Open Garden and Native Plant Sale
Fri Sept 5. For More information: www.shawnature.org
Rain gardens - planting and maintenance
Horticultural Co-op Professional Short Course at Meramec
Thursday, Sept 11. For more information, www.hortco-op.org
Native Plants for Home Gardens
Saturday, Sept 13 from 9-11 am at Wildwood - St. Louis Comm. College
Mo Botanical Garden class www.mobot.org
Shaw Nature Reserve Prairie Day
Saturday, Sept 20 all day. For More information: www.shawnature.org
Meet Me in St Louis Antique and Garden show in Queeney Park
horticultural question/answer information table
Sunday,
Sept 21 from 1-3 pm
Gardening Basics class at Missouri Botanical Garden
Thursday, Sept 25 from 10 am - 3 pm For more info, go to www.mobot.org
Deer Resistant Gardening
Saturday, Sept 27 from 9-11 am at Wildwood - St. Louis Comm. College
Mo Botanical Garden class www.mobot.org
Fall Blooming Native Perennials
Native Plant School at Shaw Nature Reserve
Thursday, Oct 9 from 1 pm - 4 pm. For information: www.shawnature.org
Rain Gardens
Saturday, Oct. 11 from 9-11 am at Wildwood - St. Louis Comm. College
Mo Botanical Garden class www.mobot.org
Horticultural Panel Discussion with Mike Miller and June Hutson
Missouri Green Industry Conference at the St. Charles Convention Center
Thursday, Dec 4 from 1 - 2 pm For info call Mary Radcliffe at 636- 262-5308 |
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