FREE GARDENING SEMINARS
Please call us to pre-register for seminars.
(360) 676-0400
SEPTEMBER
Fall & Winter Vegetable Gardening in Whatcom County:
Our expert will show you how to grow veggies during the fall and winter months. We'll discuss which varieties of veggies are truly cold hardy for out county, as well as how to grow and protect veggies through the winter.
Saturday, September 4th 


10:00 am
Helpful Houseplant Hints:
Our houseplant expert will show you everything from repotting and pruning to fertilzing and watering. We'll discuss the many types of tropical, succulent, and fragrant flowering plants suitable for indoor plants in Whatcom County.
Saturday, September 4th


2:00 pm
Container Gardening for Fall & Winter Color:
Come learn about the many plants available for your fal land winter containers. We'll discuss how to select, plant, and maintain your container plants to last through the colder and wetter fall and winter months.
Saturday, September 11th 


10:00 am
Designing & Planting Bulb Gardens for Spring Color:
Fall bulbs are here. Come hear our garden expert discuss the new and exciting varieties of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, iris, crocus, and other spring-blooming bulbs. We'll also discuss bulbs for shade and deer-resistant bulbs.
Saturday, September 18th


10:00 am
Winterizing Your Bulbs, Baskets, and Tender Plants:
From dahlias to gladiolas and fuchsias to begonias, we'll show you how to overwinter your bulbs, hanging baskets, and tender perennials for next year.
Saturday, September 18th


2:00 pm
Discover Fall & Winter Color:
Discover how to grow and maintain the many trees and shrubs with vibrant fall leaf color, interesting bark, and colorful berries. We'll show you hardy plants for Whatcom County to increase fall can winter color in your landscape.
Saturday, September 25th


10:00 am
OCTOBER
Fall Rose Care:
Judy, our resident rose expert, will discuss all you need to kow for growing your roses through fall in Whatcom County. She'll also cover pruning and overwintering techniques for all the different kinds of roses.
Saturday, October 2nd



10:00 am
Fall Lawn Care:
Learn how to maintain a healthy, lush, green lawn through the fall and winter months. From fertilizer to moss control, we'll help you have a lawn that's the talk of the neighborhood.
Saturday, October 2nd



2:00 pm
Designing & Planting Bulb Gardens for Spring Color:
Ball bulbs are here. Come hear our garden expert discuss the new and exciting varieties of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, iris, crocus, and other spring-blooming bulbs. We'll also discuss bulbs for shade and deer-resistant bulbs.
Saturday, October 9th



10:00 am
Winterizing Your Bulbs and Hanging Baksets:
From dahlias to gladiolas and fuchsias to begonias, we'll show you how to overwinter your tender bulbs and hanging baskets for the next season.
Saturday, October 16th



10:00 am
Deer Proof Gardening:
Are the deer feasting on your garden? Come discover which plants deer avoid and also which plants deer love to eat. We'll show you deer repellents as well as landscape design ideas to create a deer proof garden.
Saturday, October 16th



2:00 pm
Add Fall & Winter Color to Your Landscape:
We'll show yo uthe best trees, shrubs, and perennials for colorful fall and winter interest. You'll learn plant selection, planting, and fertilizing for greater fall and winter color in your garden.
Saturday, October 23rd



10:00 am
Winter Damage Prevention:
What did we learn from last year's tough winter? Come learn sucessful winterizing techniques to protect your trees, shrubs, and perennials against Northeasterly winds and cold arctic weather.
Saturday, October 30th



10:00 am
Fall Clean-Up for Your Garden and Landscape:
The end of the season "things to do" before winter arrives. We'll discuss hanging basket and tender bulb storage, composting, mulching, and more.
Saturday, October 30th



2:00 pm
Although not required...
Pre-registration is recommended for best seating
Please call (360) 676-0400