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March 10 2020

Container Gardening Made Easy Event Canceled

Lucy Hershberger Events container gardening, flowers, gardening

Saturday April 4 11:00-12:00

More and more people are growing flowers and vegetables in containers to get the enjoyment and benefits of gardening with smaller spaces and less time.

This seminar is for anyone who wants to learn how to plant and grow fabulous container gardens. You will learn how to choose plants, containers, soils and fertilizer for long-lasting and beautiful gardens. See how design techniques are used to create unique and interesting containers. Look at some new introductions and discover new uses for your old favorites.

Come for Vegie Gardening 101 at 10:00

SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS

Planting and care tips.
Selecting the right container.
Soils and fertilizers to improve results.
Great new plants and old favorites.
Design techniques: using form, color and texture.
Secrets for great containers that last all year.

We have rescheduled Vegetable Gardening 101 to 11:00 so plan to stay and learn more.

January 3 2020

Attracting Birds to Your Yard

Lucy Hershberger Past Events bird-feeders, bird-feeding, gardening, landscape, outdoor_activities, song_birds, winter_activities

January 18 10:00

Brighten your winter days with an unending source of color and fun from our feathered friends. Learn how you can attract birds to your yard all season long.

If you would like to start feeding birds or have tried with limited success this is seminar for you.
* Choosing your feeders & seed to attract song birds.
* Identifying the birds you see at your feeder.
* Creating a landscape that is for the birds.
* More fun ways to learn & get involved in birding.
* A bit about hawks & other raptors in our area.

Rick Hollis started watching and learning about birds as a child and loves sharing his passion with others. Rick was the past president of the Iowa City Bird Club and served on the board of the Iowa Ornithologists Union.
This is a FREE seminar offered by Forever Green Garden Center space is limited please register by
calling 319-626-6770

or go to Forever Green’s Facebook event