Workshop

Whether you are an experienced gardener or a beginner you probably know that harvesting fresh food from your back yard is one of the great joys of gardening. One of the key garden players, the herbs, are often overlooked! Herbs have a job of making ordinary meals into something special. A bit of this and a pinch of that will convert a pedestrian dinner into a feast. Herbs can turn food for the body into mana for the spirit. Their special colors and fragrances can bring variety and interest to an otherwise bland garden landscape. They belong in the garden planted either by themselves or mixed with other vegies or flowers. They can also beautify your patio, doorsteps, hallway or windowsill. In this class, the participants will learn the benefits of herb growing and their use for cooking, learn about the soil conditions needed for a healthy, productive herb garden and see a demonstration on how to design their own patio herb container. Taught by Jarmila Haseler.

Create one-of-a-kind glass lantern centerpieces using succulent plantings rooted in colorful sand paintings. Taught by Jeanine Fyfe.

Jeanine “J” Fyfe will share information about plants that thrive in the shade throughout the entire season. Taught by Jeanine Fyfe.

Make a one-of-a-kind handcrafted birdhouse. In this two-hour class, you'll learn several basic paper techniques to help you make an original 3D paper work of art. We'll provide all tools and supplies, in a variety of colors, as a local artist guides you through the class, step-by-step to help you create your masterpiece! By the end of this class, you will have a beautiful little birdhouse. No experience necessary, just a willingness to learn, laugh and have fun. Preregistration is required.

We all love annuals, but at the end of the summer, most of them look pretty fried. They don’t need to be the mainstay of your containers – instead why not go for foliage, form and flowers that are attractive and long lasting? Perennials have it all - you’ll save money because you can reuse them in your garden at the end of the season, or again in next year’s containers. I'll demonstrate how to create container plantings that perform all summer and into fall: what to look for in a potting mix, how to plant for optimum performance, the many varieties of perennials that hold up well in containers, and how to select combinations for sun and shade. Taught by Christine Froehlich. Preregistration is required.

Celebrate pollinator week and create one-of-a-kind stepping stones for a patio or garden using stunning nature-themed fabrics. Learn to decoupage with fabric to decorate ordinary stepping stones and transform your walkways and use as unique garden accent pieces.