Amsterdam's Autumn Seminars  -  2010

Saturday, September 11th @ 1 pm – 3 pm
'FROM LANDSCAPE TO THE KITCHEN' with Norma Matlock
Learn the best way to grow herbs and how to use them for culinary purposes.
Seminar fee is $10 per person.  You will receive a 10% discount on any regular priced items purchased on this day.

Saturday, September 18th @ 1 pm
‘THE ABC’S OF ORGANIC GARDENING’ with Mike Lascelle
Learn the basics of organic gardening and simple cultural practices that you can apply to your own landscape to make it more ecologically friendly.  Topics of discussion include ‘right plant, right place’ principles, IPM (integrated pest management), beneficial insects, organic fertilizers & pesticides, composting, and attracting natural pollinators.  Seminar fee is $10 per person.  You will receive a 10% discount on any regular priced items purchased on this day.

Saturday, September 25th @ 1 pm
‘THE BEST OF EVERYTHING’ with Mike Lascelle
Nursery manager Mike Lascelle takes you on a whirlwind tour of the best fruit trees, berries, ornamental shrubs, trees, vines, aquatics, perennials (shade & sun), herbs and vegetables for local growing conditions.  The comprehensive hand-out that you will receive provides you with a master list of plant suggestions that will save you time and money for years to come.  Seminar fee is $10 per person.  You will receive a 10% discount on any regular priced items purchased on this day.

Saturday, October 2nd @ 1 pm
‘DESIGNER TIPS FOR CONTAINER GARDENING' with Caroline Rose
Garden designer Caroline Rose will explain how to create the perfect container garden for your situation.  Learn how to choose the correct container size and shape, as well as the right plants to compliment your location.  Seminar fee is $10 per person.  You will receive a 10% discount on any regular priced items purchased on this day.
 
Saturday, October 9th @ 1 pm
‘SIMPLE DESIGN FEATURES TO SPRUCE-UP YOUR GARDEN’ with Mike Lascelle
Is your garden looking a little boring lately?  Learn to dress it up with small design projects
such as island beds, container gardens, water features, free-standing arbors and other focal
points.  These one to two day projects are easily implemented by most home owners. 
Seminar fee is $10 per person.  You will receive a 10% discount on any regular priced items purchased on this day.

Saturday, October 16th @ 1 pm – 3 pm
'HARVESTING AND STORING HERBS' with Norma Matlock
Learn how to harvest and store those herbs you use for cooking and gardening.  Norma explains how to prepare your herb garden for winter protection, together with a variety of methods for storing herbs such as drying, freezing, fresh storage and curing with salt.  Seminar fee is $10 per person.  You will receive a 10% discount on any regular priced items purchased on this day.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Book your space(s) in person or by:         Phone:  (604) 465-6614          Fax:  (604) 465-6768

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