Free Seminars

2012

No registration is required.  (exception is the Kid’s workshop)

Most seminars last about 60 minutes.

Classes are held indoors in our cooler seasons, and occasionally outdoors on beautiful days.  Seating is provided, although there are times that we host a full house and seats are hard to find.

Our free gardening seminars have been attended by thousands of gardeners over the years.  It is our desire to help you to succeed in your garden, and to share the wonders of gardening with everyone.  Please join us.

 

Container Grown fruit

Saturday        February 18th            10:30 am

Wednesday   February 22nd           10:30 am

Join Carole at this workshop to learn how to plant, cultivate and harvest berries in containers.

 

Care and Pruning of Fruit Trees

Saturday        February 25th                        10:30 am

Join Carole as she demonstrates how to select, plant, care for and prune fruit trees in our area.  After the seminar our staff will be available to prune any fruit trees you elect to purchase (no fee).

 

Rose Care and Pruning

Saturday        February 25th                        2:30 pm

Join Ann as she shares timely tips on how to properly care for and prune your roses for health and beauty.  This class will include all types of roses, including hybrid teas, shrubs, and climbers.

 

Roses of David Austin

Saturday        March 3rd              10:30 am

With our expanded selection of David Austin roses for 2012, it is only fitting to host a seminar dedicated to the selection and care of these exquisite, fragrant English roses.

 

Seeding Indoors

Saturday        March 3rd                  2:30 pm

Learn how fun and easy it is to start plants from seed.  Join Chris in this timely class as we focus on how to get vegetables and flowers successfully started.

 

For Kids!  Plant with Us

Saturday    March 10th                     10:30am

A fun, free workshop for kids (designed for ages 4 to 8).  Parents will accompany their children as they each plant a seed and learn more about the wonder of plants.  Space is limited.  Please reserve a spot by emailing us at staff@squakmtnursery.com.

 

Garden Design with Bulbs

Saturday        March 17th                 10:30 am

Chris will teach you about summer bulbs and how to integrate dahlias, lilies, begonias and more into your landscape.

Natives for the Landscape

Saturday       March 17th       2:30 pm

Join Ann as she shares how to incorporate native plants in your landscape, providing beauty for you and health for wildlife.

 

Wide World of Herbs

Saturday March 24th       10:30 am

Join Kristin in this introductory herb class we will explore the wide variety of uses of herbs; culinary, ornamental, aromatic, medicinal, cosmetic, and household.

 

Peonies and Poppies

Saturday  March 31st      10:30 am

Join Jacquie as she shares how to select, plant and care for two of spring’s most glamorous blooms – peonies and poppies.

 

Vegetable Gardening Basics

Saturday March 31st            2:30 pm

Learn the best methods and the proper timing to directly sow your seeds outdoors.  Chris will include tips for planning and care of your vegetable garden.

 

Return of the Master Gardeners

Every Saturday   10:00am to 2:00pm

Starting April 7th  through July

Master Gardeners are dedicated and knowledgeable volunteers of plant science. Trained by horticultural experts from WSU, King County Cooperative Extension and the USDA, they offer advice on insects, disease, pruning, gardening techniques, soil building and just about any gardening questions you might have.

Bring your questions and samples (sick plants and suspicious bugs— in sealed plastic bags, please!) on our Master Gardener Saturdays.