Everyone is welcome!! All seminars are on Saturdays and free unless otherwise noted, and there is no need to pre-register. Some schedule changes may occur; please call the store closer to posted date to confirm.
Please note our new EVENING INTRO SERIES (in blue), brief and basic classes held on Thursday evenings. Stop by after work!
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August
Bonsai from Nursery Stock
August 7, 9:00am
Martha Meehan will lead a tour of our nursery yard to find good specimens for bonsai. She will also discuss companion plants for bonsai.
September
Bonsai Show and Tell
September 4, 9:00am
Bring your plants in to share your successes, challenges, and care and training ideas with Martha Meehan and other bonsai enthusiasts.
Autumn Gardening Tips
September 11, 10:00am
Carrie talks about fall garden tasks like bringing in houseplants, planting bulbs, cutting back perennials, pruning, adding fall color and more.
Fall Lawn Clinic
September 18, 9:00am
Fall is the best time to seed a new lawn or repair an existing one. Scott Anderson will discuss which fertilizers, seed and weed control to use for fantastic results now and next spring.
Fall Garden and Container Designs
September 25, 9:00am
Freshen up fall perennial gardens and containers with the addition of autumn blooms and color. We’ll also take a look at trees and shrubs to add to landscapes now.
October
Bonsai: Designing
October 2, 9:00am
Martha Meehan takes a look at how different designs are similar or distinct from one another, and how and why we choose particular styles.
Spring Bulbs with Fall Pansies
October 2, 11:00am
Pansies and bulbs are wonderful companions in spring and fall gardens. Valley View's Cindi Fielder will teach us how to plant now for colorful gardens in autumn and again in spring.
Winterizing the Water Garden
October 9, 9:00am
Winter is just around the corner. Tim McQuaid, our Water Gardens Manager, will provide tips to keep the pond healthy, the fish safe and the plants resting until the spring thaw.
November
Bonsai: Junipers
November 6, 9:00am
Martha Meehan discusses the care and pruning of junipers, winterizing outdoor bonsai material and caring for tropicals in the winter.
Gardening Tips for Late Fall
November 13, 10:00am
Carrie Engel discusses "putting the garden to bed" today. Be prepared to cover a slew of other gardening topics for our last tip session of the year.
Decorating the Holiday Mantle
November 27, 9:00am
Our talented designer, Jody Hale, knows how to decorate for the holidays! Jody will teach you to create your own gorgeous mantle decor.
December
Bonsai: Pines
December 4, 9:00am
Pines take center stage when Martha Meehan demonstrates heavy pruning and various other techniques while working with them.
Winter Greens and Containers
December 4, 11:00am
Join Valley View's Marian Andelman and Pat Sherman for some ideas on how to create container evergreens and displays that will knock your stockings off just in time for holiday decorating outside.
Garden clubs and groups who would like to schedule a seminar here at Valley View Farms are welcome to meet at the store during open store hours. Please contact Carrie Engel to reserve the space and time for your meeting.
Additional questions about our seminar program should be directed to Carrie Engel. She can be reached by phone at the store (410) 527-0700 or by e-mail at carrie@valleyviewfarms.com.