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Session 3

3001 1st Lunch Period

November 21, 2022 by

Sandwich Choices: Chicken Salad Croissant or BBQ Beef Sandwiches
Soup Choices: Broccoli Cheese or Garden Vegetable
Pasta Salad, relishes with dip, fresh fruit, tossed salad, cookies & brownies
Assorted canned pop, iced tea, table service

3002 Painting Cement Mushrooms

January 12, 2023 by

This is just a fun thing to do … the adorable 4″-6″ handmade cement mushrooms will be already made & painted with a base coat of primer for you. Each participant will choose 2 mushrooms & paint them from an assortment of colors.  All the paints & brushes will be provided.  Just be sure to bring along a container such as an empty shoebox, etc. & some sheets of newspaper or other packing material to transport your mushrooms back home with you. This project is fast & easy & so much fun & everyone can do it!!!

Pay $12.00 fee here

3003 Fostering the Unconventional

January 5, 2023 by

Cultivation of plants that are rare, unusual, and some that are beyond explanation. Pictorial guide from Pace Gardens of many types of decorative trees, shrubs, vines, and perennials and their most common means of propagation.

3004 The Race for Red

January 5, 2023 by

This course will review the history of red petioles and flowers and show their current status, plus who’s working on them Blushing in hosta will be examined with the latest results shown.

3005 Who’s your Mama

November 21, 2022 by

A little bit of history and the “genealogy” as known (or at least suspected!) behind some of our favorite hostas. This will be a power point presentation with handouts.

3006 All About Hostas

January 5, 2023 by

This PowerPoint presentation covers much general information for the beginning and semi-advanced hosta gardener including a brief survey of hosta species, how to plant a hosta, fertilizer and mulch, watering techniques, and hosta problems such as slugs, deer, crown rot, hosta virus X and nematodes. Class notes are offered with the presentation.

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Inspiration

“Gardening is the work of a lifetime: you never finish.”


“No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow.”

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