January 26
Planning for your Spring Garden
Speaker: Tom Dayton It’s never too early to start planning your vegetable garden! From starting seeds indoors to plant propagation, Tom will share with you tips and techniques on the best ways to grow vegetables from his 30+ years of experience. You will also learn how to extend the season and how to utilize even the smallest of spaces by gardening by the square foot. Power point.

February 2

Native Plants for the Home Landscape
 Speaker: Bob Kehres, Ohio Prairie Nursery
Interest in natural landscaping and gardening with native plants has been increasing in recent years. Landscaping with native plants will help to preserve our natural heritage and provide food and habitat for local wildlife. Learn to create natural areas in your yard to attract butterflies, hummingbirds and birds while saving you valuable time and natural resources. Identify native plants that perform in the home landscape. Power point.

February 9
Developing, Breeding & Testing Star® Plants
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February 16
Oh, Deer!
Speaker: Carol Zeh, Metro Parks Volunteer, Audobon Member & amateur naturalist As beautiful and graceful as they are, deer have become a nuisance of many local gardens. In this seminar, Carol will teach us ways to identify deer damage as well as how to plan and protect your gardens from foraging deer. Lists of deer favorites as well as deer resistant plants will be provided. Power point.

February 23

New Perennials & Hardy Bamboo for Spring!
Speaker: Tom Dayton, Dayton Nursery
Out of the hundreds of new perennials that are released each year, Tom will concentrate on the newest and the best for your garden! We will also be introducing you to our newest category, Hardy Bamboo. The texture, color and height of Bamboo will add a whole new dimension to your landscape. They can also be used as an alternative to ornamental grass or as a privacy screen. The best part is that they’re hardy to -20 degrees! Power point.

March 1
The Wonderful World of Herbs
Speaker: Jan Becker, Becker Cottage Gardens
With so many uses from cooking to drying to decorating, herbs should have a place in everyone’s garden! Jan brings her years of herb expertise along with recipes, cooking demonstrations and tastings to share. You’ll be sure to enjoy her witty humor, vast knowledge and exciting ideas. Cooking demonstrations.