Want to know how to turn a charming garden into a breathtaking garden? Simple. An extraordinary garden engages all of your senses—not just sight (which is still important!). It's gardening for the 5 senses! The smallest of things can transport us back to another place and time: the scent of lilac in ... » Learn More about Gardening for the 5 Senses
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Designing your Cottage Garden
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett made a huge impact on 12-year-old me (if you’ve never read it yourself, I highly recommend it). In addition to the story, I fell in love with the beauty and magic of the cottage garden. I’ll lead you through the essentials of cottage—aka English—garden ... » Learn More about Designing your Cottage Garden
Forcing Bulbs and Branches in Winter
Beat the winter blues with one of the gardener’s most-loved autumn rituals—forcing. As you put the garden to bed, think about potting up your favorite bulbs. I’ll tell you which bulbs (and branches) make good specimens for forcing, and why. Then I’ll get into the nitty-gritty of planting and ... » Learn More about Forcing Bulbs and Branches in Winter
Essential Culinary Herbs and Knot Gardens
Want to know the secret to a garden bursting with flavor? Loam wasn’t built in a day, and neither is your herb garden. I pack a ton into this class. Heck, I’ll talk about everything from design to plant spotlights. Companion planting with herbs, oh yeah! Interested in themed gardens? Container ... » Learn More about Essential Culinary Herbs and Knot Gardens
Conquering Cool-Season Edibles
There are many edible plants that grow best in cooler weather. Try your hand at growing them and enjoy the “fruits” - or veggies - of your labor during the "shoulder seasons" of fall/winter pr early spring months. Kathy Jentz, Editor/Publisher, Washington Gardener Magazine, will cover techniques ... » Learn More about Conquering Cool-Season Edibles