ADULT ENRICHMENT
All landscaping classes are taught by Evonne Peryea,
Designer/Master Gardener with 27+ years experience
Creating a Beautiful Landscape
Save money by designing your own landscape. This class will teach homeowners the basic elements of designing a landscape. Includes: how to select garden style, needs assessment, site analysis, how to form a base plan and final plan, and sound guiding principles to landscaping yards. Handouts included.
Date: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Time: 6:00 - 8:30pm
Location: Tumwater City Hall
Maximum: 25
Cost: $15
Landscape Pruning
This class covers general pruning of shrubs, lavender, heather, roses, and trees. Discussion also includes the use of hand tools to develop your gardening expertise. This is a hands-on class with demonstrations.
Date: Saturday, March 17, 2012
Time: 9:30 - 11:00am
Location: Plantasia Flower Gardens, 3938 88th Ave SW, Olympia
Min/Max: 4/Unlimited
Cost: $15
Low-Maintenance Lawns
No longer be a slave to your lawn. This class will teach proper installation, maintenance, and renovation methods for Northwest lawns. Learn the type of lawn best suited for the Northwest, as well as fertilizing, watering, disease, pest prevention, and what to do about those pesky moles!
Date: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Time: 9:30 - 11:00am
Location: Plantasia Flower Gardens, 3938 88th Ave SW, Olympia
Min/Max: 4/Unlimited
Cost: $15
Best Trees and Shrubs for Small Spaces
If you have a small yard, this class is for you! Join us and discover the methods that will turn your postage stamp space into an oasis. We will explore which trees, shrubs, and plants are best for your space. So, no matter what you're looking for - a patio tree or how to fill a narrow space - this class will help you transform and optimize your small space.
Date: Saturday, April 14, 2012
Time: 9:30 - 11:00am
Location: Plantasia Flower Gardens, 3938 88th Ave SW, Olympia
Min/Max: 4/Unlimited
Cost: $15
I'm Tired of Yard Work
Get control of your yard work and decrease your garden maintenance. This class will cover weed and mole control, lawns, watering, general yard tasks, garden material choices, selecting the right plants and installation considerations.
Date: Thursday, April 26, 2012
Time: 6:00 - 8:30pm
Location: Tumwater City Hall
Maximum: 25
Cost: $15
Creative Container Workshop
Learn how to plant fun, colorful containers in this one hour workshop. Workshop will cover the advantages and disadvantages of different types and styles of containers, why texture can be more important than flowers, why containers need thrillers, fillers, and spillers, and how to successfully plant a container. Containers will be planted during class and numerous handouts will be provided.
Date: Thursday, May 10, 2012
Time: 6:00 – 7:00pm
Location: Plantasia Flower Gardens, 3938 88th Ave SW, Olympia
Min/Max: 4/Unlimited
Fee: $15
Best Plants for NW Landscapes
This is a hands-on class & tour of designer Evonne Peryea's 1-acre display garden. Participants will learn about hardy, easy care, and unusual plant material. Trees, shrubs, perennials, and groundcover will be discussed. The garden contains 16 specialty gardens including a pond, butterfly, shade, and moon garden. Free garden guides.
Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Time: 9:30 – 11:00am
Location: Plantasia Flower Gardens, 3938 88th Ave SW, Olympia
Min/Max: 4/Unlimited
Fee: $15
Herb Gardening
This is a hands-on experience. Learn how herbs can be used throughout your landscape. Medicinal purposes and uses in cooking will also be discussed. Herbs are versatile; many will take shade, full sun, and wet and dry areas in the garden. Many types of herb plants will be covered in this class – the uses in your landscape are endless!
Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Location: Plantasia Flower Gardens, 3938 88th Ave SW, Olympia
Min/Max: 4/Unlimited
Fee: $15
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December 13, 2011
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