Cariboo Gardening Guide 2003
* Saturday Seminars - 10:30 am *
| April 19 | Greenhouse Free of Charge (10:30 am) Join Anne in the Greenhouse as she discusses seeding, transplanting, propagation, pH, temperature & everything else you ever wanted to know about growing your own flowers and vegetables. |
| Pruning & Planting - Free of Charge (1:00 pm) A consistent seminar favourite that is not to be missed! Learn all about correct pruning and planting techniques from Roy Josephy. This is an outdoor seminar, so come dressed for the weather. | |
| April 26 | Lawns Free of Charge Learn how to have the lush green, weed free lawn of your dreams with minimal chemical usage. Join Richbar Nursery Golf & Gardens in the challenge to cut back on chemical use & learn how different cultural practices will have you well on your way to a chemical free lawn. |
| May 3 | Hanging Baskets & New Bedding Plant Introductions - $15 Pre-register @ 747-2915. Want to take the guess work out of planting great hanging baskets? Let Anne show you how to make your own hanging basket to take home. Choose from one of two different planting designs. One for sun & one for shade. Price includes 7 plants, soil, a hanging basket & instruction. No substitutions on plant material or container. |
| May 10 | New Perennials & Planting Combinations Free of Charge want to see the new perennials in stock for the new growing year and gather ideas on how to integrate them into your landscape? Then this is the seminar for you. Jean will demonstrate different planting combinations that you can try either in a pot or in a garden bed. With all the exciting new introductions in the past few years, this is a seminar not to be missed! |
| May 17 | Trees & Shrubs Free of Charge Learn some tried and true tree & shrub combinations to try in your landscape as well as ways to utilize some of our new trees & shrubs in stock. Participants will learn how to use foliage colour & texture to their best advantage to create stunning new areas in their landscape. |
| May 24 | Drip Irrigation $20 Not only does Drip Irrigation cut down on moisture lost due to evaporation, but it will also save the home or business owner precious time. Why stand for hours holding a hose with water dripping down your arm when you can avoid the wet shoes and simply turn on a tap. Participants will leave with a starter kit that will do 100ft. (10 containers) and the knowledge to set up their own Irrigation system. Easy to add to. |
| May 31 | Water Gardening Free of Charge Enjoy the cool of the pool this summer. Large or small, Anne will show you how to install your very own water feature. Learn about suitable water plants, pumps, filtration & maintenance. Invite nature into your yard this growing season with the enticing sound of water. |
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Bring a lawn chair & wear weather appropriate clothing as seminars may be outside.
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