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April 30, 2006
Arboretum at Flagstaff
How to Get Started in Northern Arizona Gardening
With Jan Busco author of How to Get Started in Southwest Gardening
In this series of four classes gardening techniques from the book will be customized especially for Flagstaff and surrounding areas. The cost for each half-day class is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. There is a 20% discount for participants who enroll in all four classes.
#1 Newcomer or New Gardener Class
Saturday, May 6, 2006, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (experienced black thumb gardeners are also welcome)
Topics:
What to do and when in northern Arizona gardens - soils, climate, water, special challenges, planting, caring for existing native plants, and garden maintenance
Basic plant terminology, identification and recognition
Area resources
#2 Getting What You Want from Your Garden
Saturday, May 13, 2006, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Topics:
Gathering ideas - planning and design to get the garden you want with available time, money and energy
Creating outdoor spaces for relaxation, entertainment, environmental enjoyment, water use efficiency and beauty
Coping with critters, pests and garden challenges
Bringing out the best in your landscape
#3 Great Plants I
Saturday, May 20, 2006, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Topics:
Choosing hardy, reliable and beautiful workhorse plants, both native and adapted.
Best choices for trees, shrubs, vines, native grasses and easy to grow long-blooming perennials and wildflowers.
Purchasing plants. Planting wildflowers.
#4 Great plants II
Saturday, May 27, 2006, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Topics:
Choosing plants to attract birds, butterflies and beneficial insects; wildlife habitat gardening, edible gardening, fragrance
Which native plants are best for you?
Plants for fire-wise landscaping
For more information or to enroll, call Rachel Edelstein, 774-1442, ext. 110.
Posted by maxmaddy at April 30, 2006 6:26 AM