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Saturday, February 13, 2010
10:00 a.m. David Strickland – Area Operations Manager at Witherspoon Rose Culture
Rose Pruning For Successful Blooming
Successful pruning of roses in the Wilmington area will encourage more blooms in the growing season.
11:00 a.m. Eric Kozen - Superintendent of Oakdale Cemetery
Oakdale Cemetery: An Outdoor Museum, Arboretum & Wilmington Treasure
Learn the history of Oakdale Cemetery and how it was created as a rural garden cemetery prior to the Civil War. Discuss the wide variety of plant material found on the grounds and explain the floral symbols found on many of the headstones.
12:00 p.m. Andy Wood – Education Director for Audubon North Carolina
Creating a Sense of Place: Living with the Wild Places of Southeastern North Carolina
Join author, ecologist and educator Andy Wood for a lively presentation about Southeastern North Carolina and sustainable living in and around its coastal salt marshes, long leaf pine forests and evergreen shrub thickets. This engaging presentation carries participants into the realms of diamondback terrapins, Venus' fly trap, colorful songbirds and other plants and animals that call this region their home.
1:00 p.m. Drew Thorndyke - President of Cape Fear Water Gardens, Certified Aquascape Contractor
Water Features That Give Back
Learn how decorative water features can be used to capture, filter, and reuse rain water. Collected rain water can be used for many outdoor uses such as irrigation.
2:00 p.m. John Wooldridge – Commercial Horticulture Agent – New Hanover County
Energy Efficient Landscaping
An overview of how to use plantings and design to save on household heating and cooling. How plants use energy and how to organize your landscape to grow great plants while saving you time and energy.
3:00 p.m. Al Hight - Brunswick County Extension Director, Host of the Coastal Gardener Radio and TV Program
“Garden Remedies”
Many people believe that homemade garden remedies are better than those you purchase. Learn what works and what doesn’t.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
10:30 a.m. Lonnie Taylor, AIFD, NCCPF - Lead Designer of Fiore Fine Flowers
How To’s In Floral Design
Featuring: European hand tie bouquets for your home. Live demonstration.
11:30 a.m. Jill Peleuses - Owner of Wild Bird and Garden
Backyard Bird Habitats
Backyards are crucial habitats for our bird population. Let us show you how to provide them with the essentials for success including food, water and shelter.
12:30 p.m. Nicole Mitchell - Environmental & Natural Resources Agent, New Hanover and Brunswick County Cooperative Extension
Rain Gardens For Your Home
Want to learn more about protecting our area’s precious water resources? Learn how you can conserve water, improve water quality and beautify your backyard.
1:30 p.m. Evan Folds – President of Progressive Gardens
Organic & Hydroponic Gardening: What, Why & How
Discussion comparing organic and hydroponic gardening for the homeowner. What does it involve? Why should we do it? How is it done? Bring your questions to the interesting presentation.
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