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Container Gardening

Introduction to use and care of landscape container plantings, design considerations, container types, installation and maintenance practices unique to container culture. Choosing plant materials well suited to use in containers, for commercial and residential settings will be covered.

Growing Orchids

Cultural needs of individual orchids, including materials needed and how to grow, pot, divide and water many different kinds of orchids. Troublesome ailments, diseases, and pests coupled with solutions and cures.

Urban Garden Practices

Topics include basic tools, soil, composting, planning a garden adapted to microclimates, plant selection, seed germination, transplanting, watering and water conservation, integrated pest management, maintenance and pruning. Plants discussed will include annuals, bulbs, perennials, groundcovers, lawns, shrubs, trees, vegetables, drought tolerant plants, and houseplants. Appropriate for all interested in gardening.