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Coming events... Garden Gab Session #1 Join Nancy for her 2nd annual vegetable garden seminar. This popular topic draws a crowd so be sure to register. There is no cost but space is limited to the first 20 participants. To sign up call 860-536-7720 or email nancy@stoningtongardens.com The vegetable garden seminar covers the basics of garden layout and soil preparation to planting sequence and pest control.
Garden Gab Session #2 This session is led by Jim, our pruning expert. He leads a group of twenty participants around the nursery grounds for a show and tell explanation of proper pruning. Jim focuses his discussion on the form and function of the plants – how to achieve the desired effect of your landscape planting without being a slave to the shears. Individual plant groups will be addressed: Roses, perennials, clematis and yes Hydrangeas. Please sign up in advance at jim@stoningtongardens.com or call 860-536-7720. There is no charge for this class and the tools of the trade will be available at a discount on Saturday only.
Garden Gab #3 The plants are in and looking great, lawns are growing, why do I fertilize now? It’s all about balance, we’ll explain the benefits of regular feeding, soil testing and the how and why of the famous 4 step lawn fertilization program. Composting and fertilizer types will be discussed. Each participant will receive a soil test kit that will help you determine what type of fertilizer is needed in your garden. Please call or email to register: 860-536-7720 or jim@stoningtongardens.com The cost for this class is $12. Spring Shrub sale starts this week, with 30% off all stock.
Garden Gab Session #4 Building on last weeks’ fertilizer overview is a concentration on organics. The question what does organic really mean will attempt to be answered. Our approach to organic pest control and fertilization is a compilation of methods learned by more than thirty years of practice and real world experience. Learn what works for us in the landscape as well as the garden center. Your experiences and methods will help us learn as well. Our favorite pest control product, Pharm Solutions will be on sale on the day of the seminar only! There is no charge and no pre-registration required, just come and share with us the wonderful world of organics and save on some great products.
Garden Gab Session #5 It’s planting time! Nancy and Lauren read and research all winter to find the best new plants and the most exiting planting combinations for your containers and gardens. Join them for a brief overview of what goes into selecting new plants and then work with us in creating your own masterpiece. Space for this interactive class is limited to ten people on both dates so reserve your spot by email: nancy@stoningtongardens.com or call 860-536-7720. Cost is $5.00 per participant plus the cost of plants and pot. You are welcome and encouraged to bring your own container.
Garden Gab Session #6 The perfect garden for small spaces, and as you’ll see, large spaces too. Walk with Nancy as she proudly demonstrates the ingenious method of “Square-foot gardening” to maximize yield from a relatively small space. It’s a great way to get started in veggie gardening and offers a new perspective for those whom gardening has become drudgery. Our home grown vegetable plants, including many heirloom varieties, go on sale today. Don't miss out! The frost-free date for our area is THIS DAY! Space for the square foot garden tour is limited to 20 so please call or email to register. nancy@stoningtongardens.com or 860-536-7720
Garden Gab Session #7 This is the first in a range of topics that relate to our first love – landscape design. The most beautiful plants in the world can be lost if they become hidden by overgrown foliage or planted near overly aggressive neighbors. This hands- on class helps you create small gardens or containers that extend interest from season into season. We’ll mix annuals and perennials, grasses and herbs or any other combinations you can think of and create a long lasting, interesting planting scheme. The cost is $5.00. Space is limited to 10 on Saturday and 10 on Thursday evening. Please preregister at nancy@stoningtongardens.com or call 860-536-7720.
Garden Gab Session #8 Everything is set, ready to go in the ground but wait! How big a hole do I really have to dig? Join Jim as he goes step by step through proper planting of a B&B tree, container shrub and those small bedding plants. Watering, soil amendments, fertilization and staking all will be demonstrated. 20 persons can be accommodated and specific questions are welcome. Sign up online or by phone. There is no charge for this class. Jim@stoningtongardens.com or 860-536-7720
Garden Gab Session #9 This is the beginning of a series of practical landscape design seminars. We will discuss the basic principles of foundation planting design and provide advice to rethink your views on this most common home landscape project. Cost is $5.00 for printed material and a sketch pad. Space is limited to 10 people. Please reserve a spot at jim@stoningtongardens.com or call 860-536-7720.
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Stonington Gardens provides landscape design services, as well as quality plant material
to the towns of Stonington, Essex, Guilford, and Mystic, Connecticut (CT)
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