Seminars - Friday, February 15, 2008
11 AM
2/15 11:00amB 110-112
Incredible Edibles: Mixing Plants for Sustainability & Beauty
Toby Mancini
Many gardeners would love to have fresh herbs and vegetables growing in their garden, but don't want to commit valuable space to a 'traditional' vegetable garden, with unsightly straight rows often relegated to the far corner of the garden. Today's savvy gardeners mingle edibles among the ornamental shrubs, perennials and vines for a beautiful garden that yields a bountiful harvest! Find out the best plants and the best planting tips for adding fresh, delicious edibles for a truly sustainable landscape.
2/15 11:00amB 117-119
Creating an Eye-Catching Garden with Attractive Foliage Color
Ed Hume
Want to add a new dimension to your garden? Ed shares with you some of the plants that have striking foliage color and shows you how they can effectively be used for maximum effect in the garden.
2/15 11:00amB 113
Care for Fuchsias in Your Northwest Garden
Ron Monnier
Come have all your preconceived notions about hardy fuchsias exploded as local nurseryman Ron Monnier unlocks the secrets to growing these beautiful shrubs in your Northwest garden. Learn how to select, plant, water, feed and otherwise care for them throughout the year. Ron will debunk their delicate reputation and show you how to have year after year of beauty. Don't miss this chance to see how easy it is to add these gems to your garden.
2/15 11:00amB 116
New Plants from Out of State and How They Measure Up
Steve Varga
Come see what's trendy in the plant world and if any of these new introductions have the ability to survive long-term in our Pacific Northwest climate.
12:30 PM
2/15 12:30pmB 110-112
Making Your Garden Personal: Garden Art, Pots & Plants
Mike Darcy
Local gardening expert Mike Darcy will share inspiring ideas for making your garden more personal through well chosen plants, colorful containers and art reminding you of your latest vacation or family event. Visitors will be able to get a glimpse of your personality without you having to say a word!
2/15 12:30pmB 117-119
Plants that Love Our Climate
Sean Hogan
Noted plants man and explorer Sean Hogan will discuss low fuss, high impact plants that thrive in OUR climate. From olive varietals to a rainbow of native iris, many of these perform better here than anywhere else.
2/15 12:30pmB 113
Edible Gardens for Small Spaces
Jack and Mark Bigej
Discover how to maximize color and taste in a minimal amount of space. Whether you live in the suburbs or have a balcony downtown, this appetizing seminar will give you practical tips on creating a sustainable garden that adds spice to any kitchen.
2/15 12:30pmB 116
English Influences
Linda Beutler
Take a look at dynamic English gardens from the 20th century and how their styles and plant palette still influence us today.
2 PM
2/15 2:00pmB 110-112
Designing the Four Season Garden
Lucy Hardiman
Learn how to plan for year-round color in the garden by taking a look at layering the garden for seasonal interest. Starting with the bare bones of winter, the exuberance of spring, the high summer season and the senescence of autumn, this entertaining seminar will leave your designers instinct inspired.
2/15 2:00pmB 117-119
How to Build a Pond, Waterfall or Stream in Your Garden
Eamonn Hughes
Have you always been fascinated by flowing water while out in the mountains? This session will teach you how to capture a piece of natural beauty and enjoy it in your own back yard. Before and after images of various styles of water features will be used to inspire you to try it yourself. A step by step handbook will be provided, so that you?Äôll be sitting next to your own piece of heavenly tranquil waters this summer.
2/15 2:00pmB 113
The Exercise of Gardening: How to NOT Ruin Your Body
Bob Denman
Learn proper techniques to dig, hoe, rake, cultivate and prune without ruining your body.
2/15 2:00pmB 116
The Plight of the Humble Honey Bee and How You Can Help
Glen Andresen
Honey bees, those docile, hard-working creatures that enhance your life in so many ways, are in trouble. Viruses, parasites, pesticides, and loss of forage, have taken a toll on these bees that pollinate much of the food and flowers you enjoy. This seminar will examine how honey bees enhance your garden and what you can do in your own garden to help them.
3:30 PM
2/15 3:30pmB 110-112
Rethinking the American Backyard
Michael Weishan
In this age of ever shrinking yards and even more expensive real estate, few of us have the luxury of "just letting an area go." These days, every square foot outdoors needs to do double, sometimes even triple duty, and do it well. This is especially true of the backyard. In this 45 minute illustrated talk, former PBS host Michael Weishan will share with you his 20 years of design experience in making the most of backyard spaces, showing you how to create intimate outdoor living areas that will add both beauty and functionality to your home.
2/15 3:30pmB 117-119
Dressing Up Your Garden with Art
Barbara Blossom
Beyond plants, garden sculpture and art help set a mood, enhance your gardens beauty and add elegance and whimsy to the picture. Examples from diverse gardens in a range of styles and budgets will be shown for inspiration.
2/15 3:30pmB 113
Garden Science Not Rocket Science: Planning Your Garden from the Ground Up
Vanessa Nagel
Baffled by where to begin the design of your garden? Weary of mud tracks inside the house? Learn professional design tips to help you create a garden layout that will work with you, your family and your home. Learn the answers to questions like, "What should I do first?", "How do I know how much space to allow for a patio?", "I want to reduce the amount of grass, but what do I do with the space instead?"
2/15 3:30pmB 116
Shrubs and the Plants that Love Them
Marty Wingate
Learn how to combine shrubs with perennials and vines for year-round effect.
Small Space Gardening
