Having a garden that blooms all season makes the most of your space and time. This class covers about 90 perennials in depth sorted by color from spring to fall. Specifics of each plant are discussed from personal experience. Many unwritten tips will be mentioned. A good class for all experience levels.

This workshop will teach the participants how to choose plant shapes and sizes that complement and enhance the various architectural styles of a home. The basics of design will be reviewed with examples, then the participants can apply what they learn through hands-on exercises. This workshop is ideal for anyone interested in garden design.

This workshop is for people who want to start plants from seed or want more information. This is a hands on class where you will learn all about seeds. You will practice techniques to start different kinds of seeds. Learn about selection, materials, timing, transplanting and planting out in the garden. Growing from seed expands the catalog of plants you can grow dramatically. It is a fun and easy way to start plants. Materials fee (check or cash) of $25 payable to instructor at class.

Designing Beds and Borders is going to give all the information you need to determine where to place garden beds, along with how to shape and size them. Then, you’ll learn how to create planting groups that look great together and fit into your bed space. You don’t have to know your plants to design garden beds using my method!

This class will teach you key components for creating an ideal outdoor space for whatever use you want - recreation, entertaining, relaxation, etc. You’ll also learn some tips for integrating containers and annuals into these spaces.

Growing cut flowers is fun and rewarding! Which flowers make good cut flowers and how do you grow them? Designing, planting and maintaining a cut flower garden are topics covered in this class.

This one night class will teach you design techniques and tips used to shape beds, select annuals, and arrange them in an appealing manner.

Our short vegetable growing season can be expanded with the use of certain materials/methods and species/variety selections. What are these materials, how do you use them? Where do you get them? Which techniques are right for me? What tips and tricks are there for maximum effect? How much does it cost and is it worth it? Come find answers to these questions and more!