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February 4
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
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
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
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
Introduction to Aquaponics
Speaker: Paul Myers, Aquaponics
Learn about growing food combining aquaculture and hydroponics.
Experience aquaponics with a hands-on Barrel-Ponics system.
Gain an understanding of a mini-ecosystem that is changing the way
local food is being grown around the world. How does it work
and how can you do this in your back yard year round?
March 10
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
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
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!
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