November 25, 26 & 27, 2011
Holiday Open House

February 4, 2012
Ornamental Trees to Consider for the Home Landscape
Speaker: Thomas Dayton
There is a large pallette of worthwhile ornamental trees to consider but many are frequently overlooked. Tom will discuss many of these little known, underused, beautiful and interesting trees and how to incorporate them into the landscape.

February 11, 2012
Rock Gardening
Speaker: Chuck Gleaves, Kingwood Center
“All gardeners become rock gardeners if they garden long enough...” or so said Elizabeth Lawrence. The prediction has proven true for Chuck Gleaves whose wide ranging interests in gardening of all sorts has now incorporated rock gardening. Chuck will present a history of rock gardening, a history of his rock gardening, and an explanation of why he finds it so gratifying. He will speak primarily of plants and techniques that work in this climate and under these (reasonably modified) growing conditions. Chuck is a life long gardener with a career working for public gardens. He is currently the Director at Kingwood Center in Mansfield, Ohio where he has been for the last 14 years.

February 18, 2012
Gardening Trends
Speaker: Cynthia Druckenbrod, Cleveland Botanical Garden
Do you know which perennials and annuals have performed best in northeast Ohio gardens? Cynthia Druckenbrod, the Director of Horticulture at the Cleveland Botanical Garden, will be discussing some of the newest cultivars of select perennials and annuals that you should be planting in your yards along with general garden trends in the industry.

February 25, 2012
Hummingbirds
Speaker: Carol Zeh, Metro Parks Volunteer, Audobon Member and amateur naturalist
Did you know that there are hundreds of hummingbird species but only one species that lives here in Ohio? Carol Zeh, our most animated and funny speaker, will talk about this along with ways to attract and keep hummingbirds in your yard this year. We’ll also learn their migration habits, how often to change their nectar and much, much more.

March 3, 2012
Introduction to Aquaponics
Speaker: Paul Myers, Aquaponics
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March 10, 2012
Understanding Garden Maintenance
Speaker: Michele Riley, All About You Landscape Design
Learn what garden maintenance practices you should be performing to keep your garden healthy and thriving. We will explore the most important practices not to be missed and why As well as practices that could be postponed on account of a busy schedule. We will discuss weed suppression, proper watering practices, common disease and pest issues that can be avoided with proper maintenance and much more. We will also present the most common garden maintenance practice questions received in 2011 and how to get your own Homeowner's Landscape Survival Guide. We'll make understanding your garden as easy as 1-2-3.

March 17, 2012
Sneak Peak - What’s New for 2012?
Speaker: Maggie Bell & Tom Dayton, Dayton Nursery
A sneak peak of the newest introductions in trees, shrubs, evergreens, perennials, vines and annuals. Our slide show will include pictures, plant information and care tips with the knowledge and expertise from our perennial manager Maggie Bell and owner Tom Dayton.

March 24, 2012
Cooking with Herbs
Speaker: Amanda Saunders, Kids in the Kitchen
Tired of winter? Come out, relax and learn about recipes using herbs. We will be demonstrating several easy-to-replicate foods, while explaining about herbs and seasonings. Have some fun guessing facts/fiction and testing your nose and taste buds for accurate scents. Take home recipes and facts to make your kitchen a little more lively!