Learn the basics of designing natural landscapes that not only produce food and beauty for people, but also shelter birds and beneficial insects, harvest water and preserve biodiversity.

Creative Holiday Decorating
Saturday, November 15, 2008 - 10:00 to 11:30
Instructor: Anne Cashion

In this workshop you will make beautiful holiday decorations for your home using landscape materials from the Wildlife Botanical Gardens.

Please register for each class by sending us an email that gives us your name, phone number, and the class you want to attend.

E-mail: Info@naturescaping.org

Class Fees

• Free for NatureScaping Members
• $15.00 Non-member
• Includes light refreshments

2008 - Completed Classes

Mason Bee Workshop
Saturday, January 19, 2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 noon
Instructor - Sherian Wright

This workshop introduced the backyard gardener to a wonderful little solitary bee - the Mason bee - that is not only a super pollinator for fruit trees and perennials, but is also native to our area. Attendees found out how easy and inexpensive it is to "keep" these bees.

Pruning Workshop
Saturday Feb. 16, 2008   9:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
Instructor - Jim Comrada

Introduction to Pruning. We will be using a video on what not to do with pruning, next we will cover the basics for everyone, then get to specifics, including ornamental trees, fruit trees and fruiting plants, native trees and espalier techniques. Finally, we will go outside and show examples in the Wildlife Botanical Gardens and do actual pruning. Learn by doing!

Native Plant Propagation Workshop
Saturday March 15, 2008  10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Instructor - Toby Query

Native plants feed our local wildlife and create sustainable landscapes. Natives require less water, and are virtually pest free. Learn how easy it can be to propagate your own native plants. The workshop will consist of a slide presentation and overview of native plant propagation. Attendees will pot up their own native plant to take home.

No Class in April

Permaculture Lecture at Wy'East Middle School
May 13th - Tuesday 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Speaker: Toby Hemenway

Some of the biggest problems for gardeners are poor soil, pests and disease, and weeds or invasive plants. Permaculture, using design based on ecology, has tools and approaches to help with all these challenges. Toby will show you how to create beautiful home landscapes that reduce resource use, have fewer pest problems, find a happy – or at least ecologically sound – middle ground between native and exotic plants, and offers abundant benefits for both people and wildlife.

Propagating Ornamental Plants
Saturday, June 28, 10:00 AM - 11:30AM
Instructor: Anne Cashion, Master Gardener

How to start new plants from both seeds and cuttings, with or without a greenhouse!

Attracting Beneficial Wildlife to Your Yard
Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 10:00 to 11:30
Instructor: Carole Wickham

Learn how to landscape your yard with plants that attract birds, butterflies and bees.