Workshops

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2024 Workshops

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Please note there are no refunds on workshop registrations, however tickets are transferable. 

 

April 4th & 11th, 2024 | 6:30-8:30pm
Introduction to Landscape Design for Home Gardens
Presented by Meghan McCarthy

$125 +HST

Landscape Design for Home Gardens is a two-part workshop that covers the "what" and "why” of good design, outdoor rooms and garden styles, principles and elements, the design process, plant selection, and practical design drafting tips. A great workshop for the home gardener who wants to design the landscape of their dreams, or anyone that wants to explore the intersection of art and nature. Growing edible fruit-bearing trees and shrubs in Newfoundland can be a challenge. Some are reasonably easy, others more challenging. This presentation will outline those types and selections which perform best in our region and hints on how to grow them to maximize fruit production. 

 

April 8th, 2024 | 6:30-8:30pm
Growing Fruit in Newfoundland
Presented by Todd Boland
$125 +HST

Growing edible fruit-bearing trees and shrubs in Newfoundland can be a challenge. Some are reasonably easy, others more challenging. This presentation will outline those types and selections which perform best in our region and hints on how to grow them to maximize fruit production.

 

May 16th, 2024 | 6:30-8:30pm
Vegetable Gardening in Raised Beds
Presented by Tim Walsh
$30 +HST

Join Horticulturist and Nursery Manager, Tim Walsh, and learn how we have been successfully growing vegetables in raised beds for over 30 years. He'll take you through site selection, construction, soil and vegetable selection to ensure you are eating healthy this year from your own backyard.

 

June 1st, 2024 | 1:00-4:00pm
Practical Pruning
Presented by Meghan McCarthy
$40 +HST

This workshop is for the home gardener curious about the "who, what, when, where, and how" of pruning both ornamental and fruit trees, shrubs, and vines. The workshop will include a theory/in class crash course, a tour through the garden to discuss techniques for pruning and identifying specific plants, and a practical component with hands-on learning. If you have them, please bring gloves, eye protection, and a pair of secateurs.  

 

June 13, 2024 | 6:30-9:00pm
Create Your Own Alpine Trough Garden
Presented by Tim Walsh
$80 +HST

The Newfoundland climate is very well-suited for alpine plants, and many gardeners have constructed some fine rock garden examples with large boulders on sloped terrains. But not all alpines require the hard work and space needed to grow these remarkable plants. In this class you will construct your very own alpine trough, and learn about the correct soil, site, and plant selection to adorn your creation. These "mini rock gardens" make perfect garden features and come out large on the smallest deck or the grandest patio. 

 

July 10, 2024 | 6:30-8:30pm
Pests and Disease Workshop
Presented by Todd Boland
$30 +HST
Lecture & Powerpoint Presentation

What is wrong with my plant?!

Summer is the time of year to watch for insect and disease issues on our outdoor plants. Join Todd Boland, our Garden Horticulturist, as he shows and describes the more common insect, disease, and physiological plant problems we are likely to encounter in the greater St. John's area.

Feel free to bring along a sample of a plant problem you have, for us to discuss with the group.

 

September 21, 2024 | 10:30am-12:30pm
Fungus 101
Presented by Meghan McCarthy
$30 +HST

Fungi and Flora - Friend or Foe? This introductory workshop will explore the role of fungi and lichen in our ecosystem and backyard gardens. We will dive into the anatomy of a mushroom and how it matters in proper identification, where and why fungus shows up in our garden, what types are beneficial or harmful, and take a walk to observe the specimens we have in the Botanical Garden. Please note this workshop will not focus on foraging or the edibility of wild mushrooms.

 

October 10th, 2024 | 6:30-8:30 pm 
Succulent Dish Gardening
Presented by Tim Walsh
$65 +HST

Sometimes doing the dishes can be fun! A garden in a dish! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create a beautiful indoor garden with a choice of succulents, dishes, and accessories, all while learning the essentials of potted garden design and plant care to ensure your masterpiece thrives.

 

 

 

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