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Please note that seminars start at 12:00, not 11:00 as in the past...
January 30
Lovely Lavender
Speaker: Jody Byrne, DayBreak Lavender Farm
In the mid 1990’s, Jody began growing organic lavender on her farm tucked in
the rolling hills of Streetsboro, Ohio right next door to the Cuyahoga
Valley National Park. She quickly found that there is nothing lavender
cannot do and we’ll explore it all in this fun, interactive class. Jody will
discuss the basics such as planting, care, harvesting and pruning as well as
using lavender in cooking, relaxation oils, crafting and home keeping.
February 6
Herbs for Flavor, Fitness & Fragrance
Speaker: Kathleen Gips, Village Herb Shop
Enjoy Kathleen’s most popular program. Class will receive tips on growing
and using herbs for cooking, aromatherapy, home cleaning, teas, bath
products and moth chasers. Kathleen has been growing, studying and writing
about herbs for over 25 years. Her areas of herbal knowledge include
aromatherapy, herbal skin care, and essential oils, as well as culinary,
horticultural and historical uses. She is the owner of the Village Herb Shop
in Chagrin Falls as well as a member of the Western Reserve Unit of the Herb
Society of America and the Greater Cleveland Botanical Garden.
February 13
Small Fruits & Fruit Trees
Speaker: Tom Dayton, Dayton Nursery
Not only can small fruits be used to make tasty treats, but many plants
have great ornamental value as a shade or screen plant in the home
landscape. They take up very little space and are relatively low
maintenance. Besides their great taste, many fruits are quite nutritious,
contributing many vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants to the diet. Tom
will discuss growing, harvesting and general care of plants such as
raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, elderberries,
currants, gooseberries, grapes, rhubarb, horseradish, quince and fruit trees. In
addition, Tom will address the topic of specific small fruit cultivars and
their benefits as it relates to fruit production, disease and insect
resistance and first and foremost – taste!
February 20
Made in the Shade
Speaker: Megan Vance, Master Gardener & owner of Suzanne Jardin Garden
Design
Megan’s years of experience in planting and landscape design will help you
garden in not just shade, but different amounts of shade: partial or dappled
shade, medium shade and dense shade. Site and soil conditions must also be
identified for matching the desired site to appropriate plant options. This
talk will concentrate on perennials and annuals but a selection of shrubs,
bulbs and ground covers will also be discussed.
February 27
Presidential Trees
Speaker: Michele Riley, Eberhardt Landscaping
Presidential Trees will take us on a journey, engaging our minds to
explore trees as a common thread that tie past presidents to current. A
slide show will discuss specific species, their cultivations and habits.
Join us to find how trees strengthen our environment, save us money and
bring us together as a community! Michelle is a graduate of Kent State
with a triple associate major in landscape design, turf grass management and
arboriculture. She has been with Eberhardt Landscaping for the last 8 years
as their horticulturist and design/sales account manager.
March 6
Backyard Bird Watching
Speaker: Joyce Pelz, Akron Audobon Society
Many bird
species supplement their diets with seed, suet, fruit and nectar obtained
from our backyard feeders. Bird feeding can not only benefit birds, but
also provides a way for you to enjoy local wildlife. Joyce, a conservation
chair for the Greater Akron Audubon Society, will explore feeder types that
will attract a wide range of birds to your yard, discover the best food
choices for a successful feeding program, and how to provide a safe and
clean environment for wild birds. These tips will help you create a
backyard habitat that will attract the birds you enjoy! |
