 Seminars & Events
Winter 2009 - 2010
CLASSES -
are FREE and are scheduled for about 1 hour
unless otherwise stated.
Seminars are often FULL - Please arrive
10 minutes early to assure a seat
• Every Tuesday 10am - Noon
Ikebana Class
Master Ikebana artist, Megumi Schacher, teaches an ongoing class every Tuesday morning. Sogetsu Ikebana uses local materials in an accessible style that is appropriate in any setting. Megumi provides all the plant material you will need to create a beautiful arrangement for your home. Participants must call Megumi at (425) 744-9751 by the Tuesday before their first class to reserve a place and ensure materials will be available for them. Class fee: $25 per session
September
3 - 6
Labor
Day Tool Sale - Save 25% Off All Gardening Tools
Why
labor? Having the right tool for the task can save
time, effort... and money. Save 25% on our entire
selection of hand tools, pruners, loppers and more!
Sun.
September
12, 11:00 am
Bulbs: Allium All-stars for the Garden
Now
is the time to select the most interesting
varieties to add to your garden. Alex LaVilla,
Swansons Perennial manager will share his favorite
varieties and discuss cultural information for
these fascinating plants.
September
17 - 19
Fall
Bulb Weekend: Buy 2 packages,
Get the 3rd for FREE
Mix-n-match
any 3 packages and get the least expensive for FREE.
Fall
bulbs are the 'whip cream on top' of your garden design.
Planting and growing bulbs is easy and were here to show
you how with in-store demo's and an inspiring seminar.
Sat.
September 18, 10:00 am
Stunning Bulb Containers
Come
meet Glenn Withey and Charles Price, two of Seattle’s
most talented garden designers to explore the possibilities
of creating bulb containers for stunning year’ round
interest. Glenn and Charles have had their own design business since 1985. Plant and
color "junkies", they consult, design and
install gardens and work on both coasts. While their
work is primarily residential, Charles was the lead
designer for the original Northwest Perennial Alliance
display border, at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
Glenn and Charles currently serve
as caretakers of the E.B. Dunn Historic Garden in
North Seattle.
Sun.
September 19, 11:00 am
Cover Crops and Fall Vegetable Q & A
How
is your vegetable garden doing? Join Rolf Hokansson,
an avid P Patch gardener and vegetable and flower growing
aficionado to learn about cover crops for the winter.
Rolf will also be available to help answer general
questions about your vegetable growing this year.
Sat.
September 25, 10:00 am
Creative Fall Container Designs
Wendy
Welch, one of Seattles top container design artists
will be at Swansons to show you how to compose a beautiful
container for fall and winter interest.
Sun.,
September 26 11:00 am
Japanese Maple Selection and Care
Japanese
maples are one of the most popular garden trees. Come
learn about this diverse group of plants and how to
select and care for the best variety for your garden.
Sat.,
October 2 10:00 am
Fall Planting with Marianne Benetti - Edibles, Lawns and
more!
Marianne Binetti, a Seattle gardener favorite, will be at Swansons
as we leap into the pleasures of fall gardening, the green way! Find out what edibles you can grow – and harvest
– during the fall and winter, as well as what can overwinter to be harvested in early spring! She will also talk about
lawn renovation, her favorite plants for fall color, and more! Sponsored by the Saving Water Partnership.
Sun.,
October 3 10:00 am
House
Plant Buddies!
Fall is the perfect time to bring a bit of greenery into your home for cheery winter company. Come learn the basics of how to select and care for indoor plants with Inger Abdo, Swansons Indoor Plant Manager.
Inger Abdo - Speaker
Sun.,
October 3 11:30 am
Meet the Challenge! Plants for Dry Shade
Alex LaVilla, Swansons Perennial Manager will show you how to tackle this tough situation.
Sat.
October 9, 10:00 am
Container Design for Year’ round Interest
Learn
the secrets to designing containers that catch the eye and
add beauty to your home. Meghan’s enthusiasm and expertise
make this a fun and engaging class.
Sun.,
October 10, 11:00 am
Unusual Privacy Screening
Love
your neighbors, but don’t want to see them? Join
Alex LaVilla, Swansons Perennial Manager to consider
different options for screening your garden space
to enjoy more privacy.
Sat.
October 16, 10:00 am
Fall Cooking with Craig Serbousek
Back by popular demand, Craig Serbousek Executive Chef and owner of Crow and Betty Restaurants on Queen Anne with Rolf Hokannson, Swansons 'Herb Guy', will again delight you with an autumn themed cooking seminar that is sure to bring you pleasure. This seminar is always informative, lively and very delicious!
Sun.
October 17, 11:00 am
Home Canning Basics
Rolf
Hokansson, Swansons Assistant Perennial Manager, provides
beginning home canners with examples of supplies and
detailed procedures for canning. Rolf has many years
of home canning experience, growing up on a farm where
everything including, fish, meat, vegetables, fruits
and jams were preserved.
Sat.
October 30, 10:00 am
Putting your Garden to Bed
Ann Hobson shares some great practical tips on how to best prepare your garden for winter dormancy and a healthy start
next spring.
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