MARCH March 13smart gardening chat "Vegetable Gardening Basics” 10 AM Gather with other gardeners Saturday mornings at BGC. Join owner, Walt Uebele in a discussion on the basics of vegetable gardening. Learn what to plant when, and some smart gardening tips to make this a successful year for you in the garden.
March 20meditation GARDENs 10 AM Learn how to create a meditative space in your landscape where you can escape and relax. Our speaker, Cindy Rabe, owner of Moonflower Creations, specializes in meditation gardens. This is one talk you won’t want to miss. Call or e-mail to register.
APRIL April 3“The Backyard Orchard” 10 AM Richard Polansky, owner of Hafs Road Orchard, returns to share more tips on caring for apple trees. Learn how to prune correctly, how and when to fertilize, and other secrets to growing your own fruit successfully. Call or e-mail to register.
April 10smart gardening chat“Prune Like a Pro” Ever wonder when to prune hydrangeas? How to keep spireas healthy looking? Or how to prune lilacs and dogwoods? It’s easier than you think! Owner Walt Uebele and nursery manager Kathy Lynch will enlighten us with the whens and the hows of pruning.
April 17spring open house 10 AM - 4 PM 10 AM – “Caring for Perennials” Marlene from Hoffie Nursery 11 AM – "Growing Cut Flowers for Home & Market" 1 PM &3 PM– “ Container Planting Party”Get a head start on your container gardens. Bring in your containers or purchase one of ours. Our designers will assist with plant choices as you create a beautiful container garden to enjoy all season. Class size is limited so sign up early. Limit 3 containers/person. Call or e-mail to register.
April 24children's may basket workshop10 AM – 12 PM $7/basket, Call or e-mail to register
MAY May 1 demo: “RAISED VEGETABLE GARDENING”10 AM
Learn from this demonstration just how easy it is to plant a vegetable garden in a raised bed. You can even help with the planting!
JUNE June 5herb fest10 AM – 5 PM free Join us for a day devoted to herbs. Discover the joys of gardening with herbs and using them in your cooking. Master Gardener and the BGC Herb Lady, Marge Koenecke will demonstrate the many uses for herbs. She will also be on hand to answer your questions. Sample recipes and pot up your favorite herbs to enjoy at home (for a fee). June 12smart gardening chat10 AM Gather with other gardeners and bring your gardening questions. Owner Walt Uebele will lead a discussion on what problems you may be having in the garden and preventative pest management. June 19oscar's birthday/ fairy gardens & sunflower houses 10 AM Kids of all ages (adults, too) can plant a fairy garden in a basket to take home and learn how to plant a sunflower house. Fee to be announced. Call or e-mail to register.
JULY Saturday July 10 SMART GARDENING CHAT TIPS FOR THE SUMMER GARDEN Drip irrigation, rain barrels, and soaker hoses – what are your options during a drought? Learn how easy it is to set up a drip irrigation system. It’s a great weekend project. 10 AMfree chat Saturday, July 17 Kids’ nature event Explore the insect world with nature activities led by staff members of Bong Nature Center.Call or e-mail to register. 10 AMfree Saturday, July 24 GO NATIVE Join us as we welcome Gateway’s horticulture instructor, Kate Jerome, and learn how planting natives is one way to create a sustainable landscape. Call or e-mail to register. 10 AMfree
AUGUST Saturday, August 7 smart gardening chat BGC is the place to be as gardeners from the Burlington area gather to chat about what’s going on in their gardens. The discussion will be led by owner Walt Uebele. 10 AM free August 14/15 DESIGN DAYSJoin us for informative classes on landscape design. See our website for more information. 10 AM – 3 PMfree
SEPTEMBER Saturday, September 4 Fall Container Workshop Rejuvenate your containers or create a new one with fall annuals and the help of our designers. Call or e-mail to register. 10 AM fee TBA Saturday, September 11 SMART GARDENING CHAT CARING FOR PERENNIALS – FALL EDITION Join us for tips on perennial care in the fall and find out which perennials you can plant for a great fall display. 10 AMfree chat Saturday, September 18 Make your own Hypertufa TroughThis hands-on class taught by Welody Wilson, Wonagrow Perennials and Design, will end with your own trough planter. Call or e-mail to register. 10 AM$25fee
OCTOBER Saturday, October 9 SMART GARDENING CHAT Putting your garden to bed In this final chat, Walt and staff members will discuss end-of-season garden tasks. 10 AMfree chat NOVEMBER Friday, November 19 END OF SEASON CELEBRATION Join us for a special evening as we celebrate another great year. This is our way to show how much we appreciate you. Enjoy refreshments and special savings. Visit our website for more information.
Burlington Garden Center 5205 Mormon Road (Hwy 36 South) Burlington WI 53105 262-763-2153 burlingtongc@sbcglobal.net
