Upcoming Classes & Events & Findings
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Herbs...to see to smell to taste
In Love With Lavender
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Tacoma Home and Garden Show
Wednesday January 28th 2pm
Maximizing Small Space Gardens
Whether space is a premium or it is simply a matter of downsizing; designing a small space garden takes a bit of finesse. Tips, ideas and easy inspiration to make the most of a garden in small spaces. Including top ten lists of favorite trees, shrubs and perennials to grow in compact gardens.
Friday January 30th 2 pm
Edible Landscaping with Veggies and Herbs
In the urban landscape, planting a garden of edibles takes all shapes and forms from patio containers and window boxes, to elegant raised beds surrounded by boxwood hedges. Take a new twist in the garden by using the color and texture of veggies and herbs. Ideas, Inspiration and the best varieties to design , grow and harvest in the garden.
Saturday January 31st at 5 pm
Lawn Lawn Go Away
Ideas, inspirations and how-to's to reduce large expanses of lawn or for eliminating the lawn all together...save water and plant beautifully. Curb appeal, plants, and gardenscaping, all utilizing low water use plants, mixed shrub borders and attractive elements. Take a designer’s eye for how a landscape can be low maintenance and low water use....all without the expanse of a lawn.
February 18-22, 2009
Northwest Flower and Garden Show
Seattle, WA. www.gardenshow.com
L'eau sage
A European style courtyard sits in the midst of water-wise (eau sage) plants that bathe in the sun. The beauty and effect of gravel fringes the edges of plants suited for the Pacific Northwest. Plants appreciate the sharp drainage that gravel mulch provides in a wet winter as well as the ability to capture heat from the sun in all seasons. Usage of specialty rock refines the look beyond the ordinary functional purpose of gravel. Texture play of plants and rock accent old world stone that meets contemporary outdoor living in a design that inspires to capture the ambiance of Provence.
February 22, 2 pm
Creative uses for Lavender
Northwest Flower and Garden show The Monrovia DIY Stage
Discover the many facets of using lavender. Grow a fragrant garden and find the best varieties to grow in our area. Plus discover ideas for cooking, crafting, and household and skin care use. Harvesting and preserving tips and techniques will be shared, along with recipes that you can wow your friends with! Everything you wanted to know to fall in love with lavender!
