February 2 gardening Class on Shade Gardening and Sustainable Flower Gardens

FEBRUARY 2 GARDENING CLASSES ON SHADE GARDENING AND GROWING SUSTAINABLE, THRIVING FLOWER GARDENS

I will be teaching two new gardening classes at Faddegon’s Nursery in Latham, NY on Saturday, February 2. The first is a revised and expanded Shade Gardening Class- Seeing Your Way Out of the Dark. This enlightening PowerPoint features design tips as well as perennials, flowering shrubs and annuals for shady spots. The class is from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Then from 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. I’ll present 10 Tips for Growing Thriving, Sustainable Flower Gardens. This PowerPoint includes practical design tips, maintenance and plant care practices, and plant selections that yield exceptional results, both for gardeners and the environment. Topics include soil care 101; organic fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides & herbicides; water-saving practices; design ideas for extremely low-demand landscapes; native plants and more. The class registration fee is $15 per class. All registrations must go through Faddegon’s Nursery by calling (518) 785-6726 or registering on line at www.faddegons.com. Space is limited.