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*Saturday
March 12 - Spring Lawn Care
A little tending now can save a lot of work
later, and result in a gorgeous velvety green
lawn! At this seminar, we will touch on
everything from weed prevention steps, to moss
control, to fertilization - everything necessary
to wake up your lawn from its winter nap and get
it started on a beautiful spring. |
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*Saturday March
19 - Introduction to Stepables
Stepables are a wonderful line of groundcovers
and perennials designed especially for those
high traffic areas, such as around stepping
stones and curbs, patios and decking, even
garbage can areas! Larry Newlin from Riverbend
Nursery in Riner, Virginia will be our guest
speaker and will show you how to choose and use
Stepables to add color, to cover unattractive
spots in your landscaping, to help prevent
erosion and more. (For a sneak peak at Stepables,
visit stepables.com on the internet. |
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*Saturday March
26 - Berries, Anyone?
Our annual spring Berry Festival will be going
on this weekend, so this is a perfect time to
show you what your berry-growing options are and
how to get started. You name it - grapes,
blueberries, raspberries, strawberries,
gooseberries and lots more - can be grown
successfully in our area. It is crucial,
however, to know the correct steps to take to
begin, and that is just what you will learn at
this free seminar. Every attendee will receive a
free 40 pound bag of Daddy Pete's Soil
Conditioner to plant your berries with!!
*Saturday April 2
- Veggies for Starters!
Growing vegetables is easy once you get the hang
of it, and "the hang of it" is exactly what you
will get at this free seminar. Guest Speaker
Melody Rose from University of
Tennessee/Washington County Extension Agent will
guide you through choosing the right vegetables
for your particular growing conditions and
starting a crop that will pay off in a delicious
way!
*Saturday, April
9 - Landscape Designs by YOU!
The professional on-staff landscape
designers at Evergreen of Johnson City are ready
to share their design secrets with you, so that
you do-it-yourselfers can create a showpiece
landscape in your own yard. While the end result
will LOOK as though it was done by a
professional, you will have the satisfaction of
knowing your fabulous landscaping is a result of
YOUR handiwork! |
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It's time for another season of free advice, free
instruction, free answers to your questions, and
free fun as well.
Our Saturday Seminars are the place to learn new
tricks for your gardening and landscaping, pick up
new ideas, and get tips from the pros to make all
your horticultural efforts a success.
The seminars
begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday,
and include
refreshments, door prizes, and special discounts for
seminar attendees. Registration is
always
a good idea, but is not required unless specified.
You can register 24 hours a
day at
423-282-3431.
Now here's a look at what's coming up
for Spring 2005:
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*Saturday April
16 - Perennial Paradise
Whether it is a simple perennial garden, or a
landscape full of them, the loveliness of
perennials is matched only by their value -
after all, when tended properly, one initial
investment of time and money can result in a
lifetime of beauty. At this free seminar,
EVERYTHING about perennials will be discussed -
choosing them, mixing them, growing them,
tending them - you name it! Our own on-staff
perennial experts - Sheila, Dan and Ginger -
will be joined by special guest Larry Newlin
from Riverbend Nursery to show you how to become
a perennial expert yourself.
*Saturday
April 23 - ROSES FOR EVERYONE!
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NOTE: THIS SEMINAR
TAKES PLACE AT 1:30 P.M. Register early, as this
seminar tends to fill up quickly.
You CAN grow roses,
and the great news is that it is not as
difficult as you might think. There are only two
things you MUST have - the desire, and expert
instruction. You provide the desire, and we will
take care of the rest at this free seminar. Our
returning guest speaker will be Dave Shanklin
from the Jackson and Perkins Rose Company, and
40 full size rose bushes will be awarded to
lucky attendees! Come on - you can do it! With
Evergreen of Johnson City on your side, you will
growing beautiful lush roses in no time! |
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*Saturday April
30 - Do-It-All Herbs!
What can make you feel better, make your cooking
taste better, and make your home look better?
One easy answer - herbs! Whether you grow them
to add flavor to your meals, or for medicinal
purposes, or for craft purposes, herbs are as
easy as they are inexpensive as they are
versatile! Grown indoors or out, we will take
you on a guided tour of all the benefits of
herbs, as well as how to care for them. This is
a great place to either get started, or to add
even more versatility to your current herb
garden. Register early, as we expect a full
house for this one! |
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*Saturday May 7
No
seminar is scheduled for this Saturday, but we
invite you to come take advantage of the super
Mothers' Day gift ideas we have to offer.
*Saturday May 14
- The Wonder of Water Gardening
This free seminar is crafted to offer great tips
on care and maintenance for those of you who
already have a water garden, AND to address the
questions of those who are thinking about
getting started on a water garden. We will go
from installation to upkeep, with a special
emphasis on avoiding "green" water, and keeping
your garden's water sparkling clear.
*Saturday May 21
- Weeds Be Gone!
There's nothing like a rash of weeds to ruin the
effect of an otherwise lovely yard or garden!
While we will touch on how to address the weeds
already present in these areas, the main
emphasis here will be on weed prevention so that
you can stop the spray-and-pull cycle in the
future! |
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