Workshops at Greenwood Gardens
2011 Calendar of Workshops
| Mar. 30: |
Sharpen & Shine
Wednesday, March 30, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
This workshop will discuss gardening hand tools and their maintenance. Louis Bauer, Director of Horticulture at Greenwood, will explain how to use common and more unusual gardening tools, as well as how to keep them clean and sharpened. Your garden work will go smoothly by making good tool choices and keeping them in ready-to-use condition. If you have questions about your own tools, please bring them with you. $10 for members; $15 for non-members. |
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| May 5: |
Pocket-Sized Potager
Thursday, May 5, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Create a petite French-inspired kitchen garden in a container that can be placed in a sunny spot out of the reach of foragers. Plants, seeds, and containers will be supplied to create a harvest for the rest of the season. $60 for members; $70 for non-members. Space is limited. |
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| May 26: |
Hedge and Topiary Pruning
Thursday, May 26, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Learn the practices of proper pruning techniques needed to establish and maintain hedges and topiary shrubs. In Greenwood’s outdoor classroom, Louis Bauer will explain the principles, tools, and terminology, and demonstrate commonly used pruning techniques on a variety of landscape plants. Free for members; $10 for non-members. |
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| June 9: |
Succulent Summer Container
Thursday, June 9, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Plant a shallow container of drought-tolerant succulents that will look great all summer with minimal maintenance. A colorful assortment of plants and all other materials included. $35 for members; $45 for non-members. |
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| Sept. 13: |
Water Use Workshop
Tuesday, September 13, 10:00 a.m.
Water conservation is an increasingly important aspect of home
gardening. Learn some water conservation techniques from
Greenwood’s horticultural team including plant selection and wise
water use, as well as maintenance practices such as mulching, soil
improvement, and timing of activities in the garden. This workshop
uses Greenwood’s landscape as an outdoor classroom.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Free for members;
$10 for non-members. |
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| Sept. 22: |
Houseplant Propagation Workshop
Thursday, September 22, 10:00 a.m.
Propagating your own houseplants is a great way to have a vigorous,
compact new plant. It can be no more complicated than the average
kitchen task, though a little extra patience is helpful. We will
cover the techniques needed and give some hands-on experience,
including a propagule to take away. $10 for members; $15 for
non-members. |
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| Oct. 18: |
Recording your Collection of Plants
Tuesday, October 18, 10:00 a.m.
Join Brendan Huggins, Greenwood’s Gardener and Horticulture
Records Coordinator, for an exploration into recording and monitoring
a garden’s progress. Gardeners rely on various formats to
archive plant successes, and, unfortunately at times, garden failures.
Bring questions and gain ideas to simplify this important task.
Free for members; $10 for non-members. |
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| Nov. 8: |
Tabletop Terrarium Workshop
Tuesday, November 8, 10:00 a.m.
Originally called a Wardian case, named for their English inventor
Dr. Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward, terrariums provide natural greenery
all winter long, and fall is an excellent time to make one. These
self-sustaining, table-top glass containers are filled with moistureloving
tropicals and ferns. Choose from an assortment of decorative
glass containers and plants at this popular workshop. $45 for
members; $55 for non-members. |
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| Dec. 6: |
Holiday Greens Workshop
Tuesday, December 6, 10:00 a.m.
Get into the spirit of the holidays by crafting natural garland and
wreaths from Greenwood’s assortment of evergreen clippings
(judiciously pruned, of course). All materials are included, and we
clean up the mess! $35 for members; $45 for non-members. |
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| Dec. 13: |
Holiday Della Robbia Workshop
Tuesday, December 13, 10:00 a.m.
Inspired by the grand 15th century sculptor, Luca Della Robbia, and
popularized in America in the early 1900s, this style of decorative
design combines lush fruits of the season with leaves, boughs,
berries, and nuts to create a wonderful, natural holiday display.
We will supply all of the materials. $45 for members; $55 for
non-members. |
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