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Community Education > Adult Evening Program > Winter/Spring 2010 Schedule of Classes and Workshops > Gardens, Greenery & Landscaping Courses
Souderton Area Community Education
is pleased to present the following workshops
in cooperation with County Line Nursery, Harleysville, Pa
Instructor: Denni Jones & Nursery Staff
These Classes will be held at County Line Landscape Nursery, Route 113, Harleysville, Pa County Line
County Line Nursery Workshops Not Open to Use of Gold Cards
Special Option – Gather your girlfriends, co-workers, family members or neighbors and have a private “workshop” party at County Line Nursery. Must have 10 or more people. Bring your own refreshments and turn this creative time into a party! Call for details – 215-721-1551 We reserve the right to substitute according to product availability.
LANDSCAPING FOR SMARTIES
Not open to use of Gold Cards
Course #524
Cost: $15
Instructor: Denni Jones & Staff, County Line Nursery
Saturday (1 Session) March 20, 2010 10:00AM
Class Held at County Line Nursery, Harleysville, Pa
Hands on demo of basic gardening skills. How to plant, how to transplant, how to edge beds, mulch, keep your beds as weed free as possible. Quick pruning techniques. Taught be someone who has landscaped for 30 years and can show you how to make the job go faster and easier with the right tools and techniques. Bring hand shears and gloves or purchase a pair at class.
MAKE AN OUTDOOR ROOM IN A WEEKEND - Speed Decorating
Not open to use of Gold Cards
Course #520
Cost: $15
Instructor: Denni Jones & Staff, County Line Nursery
Saturday (1 Session) March 27, 2010 1:00PM
Class Held at County Line Nursery, Harleysville, Pa
Quick projects to decorate with color, add privacy, shade, lighting, and entertainment to your existing deck/patio. Learn many tips in just one class that you can put into place within a weekend!! Discussion and PowerPoint presentation included.
DECORATE WITH COLOR – FLOWER POWER!
Not open to use of Gold Cards
Course #521
Cost: $15
Instructor: Denni Jones & Staff, County Line Nursery
Sunday (1 Session) March 28, 2010 1:00PM
Class Held at County Line Nursery, Harleysville, Pa
Thirty of the best annuals and perennials to make your house look like a master gardener lives there. How to use these plants, how to get the biggest and best flowers, and how to do it with the least amount of work. Have you noticed our re-occurring “least amount of work” theme? Discussion and Power Point presentation.
LIVING WREATH OF SUCCULENTS
Not open to use of Gold Cards
Course #525
Cost: $39 (Includes Materials)
Instructor: Denni Jones & Staff, County Line Nursery
Thursday (1 Session) April 8, 2010 7:00PM
Class Held at County Line Nursery, Harleysville, Pa
Create this most interesting Succulent Ring/Wreath alive with color and texture. Because of the type of plantings in this wreath, it survives and thrives with neglect. Enjoy all winter and spring indoors, then move outside for another season of enjoyment.
CIRCLE OF LIFE LIVING WREATH WITH IMPATIENS
Not open to use of Gold Cards
Course #519
Cost: $39 (Includes Materials)
Instructor: Denni Jones & Staff, County Line Nursery
Sunday (1 Session) May 2, 2010 2:00PM
Class Held at County Line Nursery, Harleysville, Pa
For a second choice in making a living wreath, plant a ring full of beautiful impatiens that will look great on a door, wall, fence, tree, or atop a birdbath.
BERRY THRILL
Not open to use of Gold Cards
Course #516
Cost: $29 (Includes Materials)
Instructor: Denni Jones & Staff, County Line Nursery
Thursday (1 Session) March 25, 2010 7:00PM
Class Held at County Line Nursery, Harleysville, Pa
Two different varieties of raspberry bushes will Thrill you, while tasty, ever-bearing strawberries Spill down the outside of the pot. You’ll be picking berries off and on all summer, and at the end of the year, plant the whole thing in a sunny spot and you’ll have lots and lots of berried fruit for years to come. These are some of the easiest fruit to grow. Beside fertilizer, just about all you need to do is remember to throw a net on them, as the birds have an uncanny way of telling the moment the berries are ripe!
GREAT BALLS OF FLOWERS
Not open to use of Gold Cards
Course #522
Cost: $39 (Includes Materials)
Instructor: Denni Jones & Staff, County Line Nursery
Sunday (1 Session) April 11, 2010 2:00PM
Class Held at County Line Nursery, Harleysville, Pa
Goodness gracious! Our largest hanging basket project! Features Supertunias (as seen in our fence boxes on Route 113 each summer). Can grow up to 4 feet long!
THYME OF MY LIFE
Not open to use of Gold Cards
Course #527
Cost: $34 (Includes Materials)
Instructor: Denni Jones & Staff, County Line Nursery
Saturday (1 Session) April 24, 2010 10:00 AM
Class Held at County Line Nursery, Harleysville, Pa
Two-tiered explosion of ten different culinary herbs that might just make you the next Top Chef! All the herbs will be fine outside early, and many are even perennials. Keep this planter close at hand and pinch off what you need for your cooking needs.
HUMMINGBIRD BASKET
Not open to use of Gold Cards
Course #523
Cost: $34 (Includes Materials)
Instructor: Denni Jones & Staff, County Line Nursery
Thursday (1 Session) April 29, 2010 7:00PM
Class Held at County Line Nursery, Harleysville, Pa
Fill this unusual cone-shaped basket with Impatiens and other shade-lovers like blue lobelia and upright fuschia to beckon hummingbirds. A re-run from last season because it was so popular!
BUNNY HOP COMBO – Spring Planter
Not open to use of Gold Cards
Course #517
Cost: $29 (Includes Materials)
Instructor: Denni Jones & Staff, County Line Nursery
Thursday (1 Session) April 1, 2010 7:00PM
Class Held at County Line Nursery, Harleysville, Pa
Hop into spring with this mix of bulbs, primrose, pansies, and a cute spring bunny stake planted in a pastel colored tin. Perfect for early cool weather color! This would look beautiful on your Easter table, or could be a great hostess gift. NOTE: This class is for adults (See Parent/Child Classes for a class offered for a parent bringing a child)
Special Option – Gather your girlfriends, co-workers, family members or neighbors and have a private “workshop” party at County Line Nursery. Must have 10 or more people. Bring your own refreshments and turn this creative time into a party! Call for details – 215-721-1551 We reserve the right to substitute according to product availability.
FRESH FLOWER ARRANGING
Course #104
Cost: $22
Instructor: Lois Wismer, The Herb Shed
Monday (2 Sessions) 3/15 & 3/22/2010 7:00-9:00PM Indian Valley Middle School – Room #05 (Old Tech Ed Room)
Try your hand at fresh flower arranging as you make two beautiful floral arrangements in class. Spend week one making a traditional Fresh Floral Arrangement suitable for a table centerpiece. Week two, learn Ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arranging that emphasizes minimalism and brings together nature and humanity. Work with traditional and seasonal flowers provided by the instructor for a $35 material fee payable in class (Fee covers cost of both arrangements). Bring a hot glue gun, extra glue & scissors.
DEVELOP YOUR OWN LANDSCAPE PROJECT (& PERSONAL HOME VISITS)
Course #411
Cost: $58
Instructor: Trish Coqueron
Thursday (8 Sessions) 3/11 & 3/18/2010 6:30-8:30PM Indian Crest Middle School – Room A101 Home Visits: 3/25-4/29/2010 (Please let instructor know in class if your home is available to visit)
This landscaping course is designed for the individual who desires to plan their own design with the assistance of our expert instructor. There will be two indoor classes to learn the basic concepts of planning an area and to view plant material in order to gain ideas for how you want to landscape your property. You will draw a sketch or bring photos of your property, then work on the plan that you hope to achieve. The class will make field trips to at least 6 homes of class participants where the instructor will give her suggestions on the best landscape solutions for each property.
WAKING UP THE GARDEN
Course #420
Cost: $15
Instructor: Peggy Rastiello, Penn State Master Gardener
Thursday (1 Session) April 1, 2010 7:00-9:00PM Indian Valley Middle School - Library
Wake up your spring garden! What to do, when to do it, and how! In class you will discuss topics like soil-testing, soil amendments, mulch, early crops, lawn care, roses pruning, and lots more. Come learn how to get your flower beds, yard and garden ready for the best spring & summer ever! Time for questions & answers. Check out Peggy’s Web site: www.love2garden.net
“DON’T FENCE ME IN!”
If you have “land, lots a land” and need to fence in areas for safety or to improve the appearance of your property, here are two classes to answer all your questions about choosing and installing the proper fence for your landscaping needs. Our fencing expert can help you avoid costly mistakes and give you the guidance you need for fence installation.
Classes are taught by Rick Ross, of Heritage Fence, 3890 Skippack Pike, Skippack, Pa 19474
CHOOSING AND BUYING A NEW FENCE FOR YOUR PROPERTY
Course #208
Cost: $15
Instructor: Rick Ross, of Heritage Fence
Tuesday (1 Session) March 16, 2010 7:00-9:00PM Indian Valley Middle School – Library
Buying a new fence can be as expensive as buying a new car, and you live with the choice you make for a longer period of time. Before you purchase a new fence, learn about all the newest materials available to homeowners and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Understand the differences in cost, longevity, and style among wood fences, split rail, PVC vinyl, and aluminum. Get advice on the “aesthetics” of fencing – what style matches your property and enhances your home while providing the best protection and service for you. Heritage Fence is a well-established company in our area. Check out their Web site at www.heritage-fence.com.
BASIC FENCE INSTALLATION
Course #502
Cost: $15
Instructor: Rick Ross, of Heritage Fence
Saturday (1 Session) April 10, 2010 (RAIN DATE: April 17, 2010) Time: 10:00AM-Noon
After you have decided on the fence you want for your property, learn how to install your own fence. This two-hour (hands-on) seminar, includes laying out a fence plan, digging holes, and hanging gates. Seminar will cover the tools and materials you’ll need to do the job correctly and efficiently, and show you how to install a fence safely. Class will be held at Heritage Fence Co., 3890 Skippack Pike, Skippack, Pa. 19474
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