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DEVELOP YOUR OWN LANDSCAPE PROJECT (& PERSONAL HOME VISITS)
Course #407
Cost: $60
Material Fee: $
Instructor: Trish Coqueron
Thursday (8 Sessions)   3/1- 4/19/2012    6:30-8:30PM     Franconia Elementary School – Library
Home Visits:  3/29, 4/5 & 4/12/2012    (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 four indoor classes (3/1, 3/8, 3/15, and a wrap-up class on 4/19)  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 other weeks, the class will make field trips to  several homes of class participants where the instructor will give her suggestions on the best landscape solutions for each property. 

GROWING AND USING LAVENDER
Course #111
Cost: $18
Material Fee: $8 payable in class. 
Instructor: Lois Wismer, The Herb Shed
Monday (1 Session)  5/14/2012     7:00-9:00PM     Souderton High School – Art Room

One of the oldest and most delightfully-scented colonial herbs is Lavender.  In class you will learn how to grow this plant and how to prune and harvest it. A well-tended plant will last for years.  In addition to this, your instructor will discuss cooking with lavender and using it in craft projects. You will receive a live lavender plant and a small bag of dried lavender to take home. 

RAIN GARDENS
Course #225
Cost: $18
Material Fee: $
Instructor:    Instructor: Karrie Hontz, Penn State Master Gardener
Tuesday (1 Session)  3/13/2012   7:00-9:00PM   Indian Valley Middle School - Library

The hurricanes and record rainfall of 2011 left many of us wondering how to best deal with rainwater runoff which has transformed many of our yards into virtual ponds and streams.  This class will teach you about Rain Gardens - a popular trend in home gardening, as well as an environmentally-friendly approach to storm water management in your own backyard.  Learn new gardening techniques and plant selections to help soak up much of that excess rainwater. And, it will look beautiful, as well! 

Workshops In Co-operation 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

Please register with souderton area community education for these classes

Participants should dress in layers to be prepared for weather conditions;
Each participant must bring work gloves and pruner for all classes
~ In the event you miss your class, County Line Nursery will hold your materials for one week.

• BASIC LANDSCAPING WALK & TALK
  Course # 515
  Cost: $15 Per Person
  Saturday (1 Session)  March 31, 2012     1:00 PM
  
  Your home is your greatest asset.  Learn how to increase the value and curb appeal of your property.  Participate in a hands-on demonstration of basic gardening skills.  Learn how to transplant, edge, mulch and keep beds as weed free as possible.  Instructor has landscaped for 30 years and will 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.   Instructor: County Line Nursery

• FAIRY GARDEN / JURASSIC PARK
  Course #516 Saturday (1 Session) April 21, 2012 11:00AM
  Course # 517 Sunday (1 Session) April 29, 2012 1:00PM
  Cost: $39 Per Family (Cost Includes All Materials) 
  
  A great family class – create an imagination garden filled with fairies or dinosaurs and other delights!  Even mature “kids” love this class! Two identical workshops offered. For ages K and up.
  Class held at County Line Nursery,  Route 113,   Harleysville, Pa

• GREAT BALLS OF FLOWERS
  Course # 518 Tuesday, May 1, 2012         7 PM
  Course # 519 Thursday, May 10, 2012     7 PM
  Cost: $49 Per Course (Includes Materials)
  
  Be the talk of the neighborhood with our super sized ball of Supertunia Petunias in an amazing hanging basket (as seen in our fence boxes on Route 113 each summer!).   

• LIVING SUCCULENT WREATH
  Course # 520 Thursday, April 19, 2012    7PM   
  Course # 521 Sunday, April 22, 2012    1PM
  Cost: $39 Per Course (Includes Materials)
  
  Alive with color and texture, survives and thrives with neglect. Enjoy indoors all winter and spring, then move it outside for another season. Succulents have had a resurgence since people have seen the color and varieties they provide.  Master Gardener chic with novice ease.   Can last up to 4 years!  Two identical workshops offered.    

• POSH PERENNIAL PLANTER
  Course # 522 Tuesday, April 24, 2012 7 PM
  Course # 523 Tuesday, May 15, 2012 7 PM
  Cost: $39 Per Course (Includes Materials)
  
  A container packed with the longest life!  Enjoy your perennials all summer then plant them in the fall so they come back in your garden next year.  An amazing value because perennials are the plant that keeps on giving!

• PRUNING FOR SMARTIES
  Course # 524 Saturday, March 31, 2012 11AM
  Cost: $15 Per Course
  
  Hands on class to learn the proper pruning techniques for your garden.  Even if you don’t do your own gardening, you should know what methods are correct.  We hope to make you see pruning as an artistic and therapeutic activity rather than a chore.  Bring gloves and pruners; dress for the outdoors.  If you don’t have any pruners, we will offer a reasonable and serviceable pair for under $10 available at the class.

• SPRING WREATH
  Course # 525 Sunday, April 1, 2012 1 PM
  Course # 526 Saturday, April 7, 2012 11 AM
  Cost: $39 Per Course (Includes Materials)
  
  Welcome the growing season with beautiful dried and silk spring flowers, fragrant eucalyptus, and a spring bow arranged on a natural twig wreath.  This is a new twist on an old favorite – and a wreath you will just love for your home décor!  Two identical workshops are offered.

• TERRIFIC TERRARIUMSS
  Course # 527 Sunday, April 15, 2012 1 PM
  Course # 528 Sunday, June 24, 2012 1 PM
  Cost: $39 Per Course (Includes Materials)
  
  Back by popular demand!  Create a mini ecosystem in a beautiful glass container.  Stylish and easy to care for.  Great for those for have not acquired a “green thumb” yet!    Requires almost no watering!

• TOPSY TURVY PLANTER
  Course # 529 Thursday, April 26, 2012 7PM
  Course # 530 Saturday, April 28, 2012 11AM
  Cost: $39 Per Course (Includes Materials)
  
  Clay pots stacked in a tipsy pot tower and overflowing with colorful flowers! A show stopper and definite sign spring has arrived.  Always a favorite.  Two indentical workshops offered.

• VEGGIE GARDENS FOR NEWBIES
  Course # 531 Saturday  (1 Session)   April 14, 2012      11:00AM
  Cost: $15 Per Person
  
  The do’s and don’t for a bountiful harvest.  Starting a new bed, sprucing up your old one or even container gardening!  We’ll discuss the best varieties and how to grow organically including chemical-free pest control.    Instructor:  County Line Nursery