Saturday March 6 at 2 PM at The Ryan Visitor Center

Starting Plants From Seed: presenter, Bob Halligan

Why start your own plants from seed? Learn which seeds to start indoors, and what you will need.

Sunday March 14 at 2 PM at The Ryan Visitor Center

Companion Planting: presenter, Adriann Musson

Learn the benefits of companion planting, which Vegetables, Flowers, and Herbs grow best together.

Sunday March 21 at 2 PM at The Ryan Visitor Center

Garden Tools: presenter, Jill Weingarten

Learn about garden tools and how to properly use them with less stress on your body.

Saturday March 27 at 2 PM at The Ryan Visitor Center

The Spring Garden: presenter, Bob Halligan

Learn all you need to know to grow onions, carrots, beets, lettuce, greens, cole crops, and more.

Saturday April 3 at 2 PM at The Ryan Visitor Center

Wise Watering: presenter, Jill Weingarten

How much and how to water your garden effectively and efficiently.
Focus will be on drip irrigation, and timers.

Saturday April 17 at 2 PM at the Ryan Visitor Center

Summer Vegetables: presenter, Tom Ingram

Tips and techniques for a most successful season: tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, potatoes, squash and more.

Saturday April 24 at 2 PM at The Ryan Visitor Center

Square Foot Gardening: presenter, Adriann Musson

Learn how to get the most out of your limited space. This proven method
is ideal for a small garden.

Saturday May 1 at 2 PM at The Ryan Visitor Center

Mulches: presenter, Tom Ingram

Which mulch is best for you? Learn the benefits of mulch, where to get it, and how to use it.

Saturday May 15 at 2 PM at The Ryan Visitor Center

Lasagna Gardening: presenter, Marilyn Johnson

Make compost without giving up any growing space. Have the Best of both worlds. Grow flowers and vegetables while creating a rich loam bed.

Saturday May 22 at 2 PM at The Ryan Visitor Center

Perennials: presenter, Bob Halligan

Those dependable plants that we enjoy, and count on, year after year.
With a little planning, you can have something in bloom all season long.

Saturday June 12 at 2 PM at the Gazebo in the Community Garden

Theme Gardens: presenter, Bob Halligan

This season we will feature:

Cutting Gardens, discussion will include annuals, perennials and bulbs that are ideal for Cutting.
Water Gardens, demonstration of a small Liner pond, and selection of plants and fish

Sunday June 13 at 2 PM at the Gazebo in the Community Garden

Please Eat the Daisies: presenter, Lois Pinetree

Join us for a walk through the garden. Find nutritious plants, flowers and herbs native to our area.
Rain Date: Sunday June 20, 2004.

Saturday June 26 at 2 PM at the Gazebo in the Community Garden

Protect your plants: presenter, Adriann Musson

Learn how to protect your plants without harming beneficial insects or your soil.
Learn which organic pesticides to use without harming the environment

Saturday July 10 at 2 PM at the Ryan Visitor Center

Forever Flowers: presenter, Adriann Musson

Drying and Pressing Flowers for Crafts and Stationary

Learn various methods of preserving flowers, and make Floral Note Stationary.

Saturday September 18 at 2 PM at the Gazebo in the Community Garden

Growing Great Garlic: presenter, Bob Halligan

Learn how to grow gourmet varieties in your garden, and which varieties of Garlic grow best in this area.
Garlic tasting, where to order seed garlic, and more.

Saturday October 2 at 2 PM at the Gazebo in the Community Garden

Basic Composting: presenter, Bob Halligan

October brings an abundance of leaves; learn how to turn them into Black Gold.
Every garden benefits from Compost; it’s the key to healthy soil.
Leaves, kitchen waste, and garden refuse are just a few of the things you can recycle.