The Growing Place-2010 Classes

Winter Warming Workshops at The Growing Place in Aurora Thursdays & Saturdays, 10am
February 2010
11 Aurora	10 am	Landscape Design Sampler—Free Hear suggestions from three experienced Designers. They will review multiple front yard plans and put their own special twist on plant selections & placement. Send in a picture of the front of your home with dimensions for use as a possible topic of discussion by January 28. Drawing will be held for a free at home design consultation from the photos received.
13 Aurora	10 am	Landscape Design Sampler—Free (repeat of February 13th class
25 Aurora	10 am	Plant a Succulent Container Garden—Cost of materials. Plant your own undemanding, dry-loving succulent garden with a variety of plants, in the container of your choice. You may also bring your own container or the hypertufa trough from our previous class. Rocks and accents will be available to embellish your garden.
27 Aurora	10 am	Plant a Succulent Container Garden—Cost of materials. (repeat of February 25th class
March & April Events & Classes at The Growing Place in Aurora & Naperville
Let Us Help You Days: Join us on the third Saturday of each month at our Aurora location for a day of instructive sessions. We offer a variety of classes and workshops that provide ideas and information to help you enjoy your yard and gardens. All classes are free. Workshop fees will cover the cost of materials. (fee)
Learning Garden Strolls: Stop by either location on the first Saturday of each month for a stroll through our learning gardens led by a Garden Coach or Garden Designer. We will feature plants that look fabulous that month and offer tips on combinations, care, design, pests, diseases, etc. Coffee and donuts will be served.
Kids Digging Days: Bring the kids on the third Saturday of each month to our Aurora location. We will offer a variety of activities that should be fun and educational and encourage kids to love nature and gardening.
The Veggie Patch: All edibles classes will be held in the Veggie Patch unless weather is inclement. We welcome your participation in the patch—ask for more details. We will thank you with vegetables and herbs! This is a test garden for many varieties of tomatoes and other vegetables.
March 2010
6-14 Navy Pier	Preview our 2010 offerings at the Chicago Flower & Garden Show!
20 Aurora	Let Spring Begin! Planting Ahead Join us for sessions to jump-start your spring with ideas, practical tips, and new plants.
	10 am	Containers: Make a Hypertufa Trough Workshop (call to register) $35.
	11:30 am	Landscaping: Pruning and Preparing for Spring
	1 pm	Edibles: Creating a Square Foot Veggie Garden for Gardening in Any Space
	1 pm	Kids: Plant a Miniature Maze
	2:30 pm	Perennial: What to Do in the Waking Garden
April 2010
1 Both locations	Open for the Season!
3 Both locations	10 am	Learning Garden Stroll
17 & 18 Aurora	Spring Fest! Begin your Saturday with an early garden stroll or a greenhouse tour at 9:00 am. They will be offered throughout the day, too! We’ll be celebrating spring and grilling on our Big Green Egg, as well as free fresh popcorn and punch.
	10 am	Containers: Plant Your Own. Our Designers will help. (11:30 am on Sunday)
	10 am	Proven Winner Plants and More. (11:30 am on Sunday)
	11:30 am	Landscaping: Discover Small Ornamental Trees for the Home Garden
	12 pm	Sustainable Gardening:New Developments in Growing Place Choices
	1 pm	Edibles: Tasty Treats— Growing Fruits, Berries and Vegetables
	1 pm	Kids: Plant a Sack of Potatoes $5.
	2 pm	Kids & Adults: Help Plant the Veggie Patch
	2:30 pm	Perennials & Annuals: Exciting New Plants for 2010
	*Design Advice Special: $30. (Free with $150 purchase) Sign up in advance.*
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