Spring Seminars 2012

2810 Airline    Corpus Christi, TX

10:00-11:00 A.M.

 

February 4th

Basics Of Landscape Gardens: How To Be Successful With Trees, Shrubs, Annuals, & Perennials.

Speaker Matthew Pinkerton, Gill Landscape Nursery.

We all love our landscapes to grow well and look great but do you know why some are more successful than others? Do you know there are 20 different growing regions around the world? What the heck is a biennial and why should you have some? Come find out these and more fun facts about the world of horticulture.

 

February 11th

Get Ready For Spring!

Speaker James Gill, Gill Landscape Nursery

With spring just around the corner, we need to clean up our yards and get our gardens ready to plant. Come learn all about trimming, pruning, and some basic maintenance to have beautiful plants and a beautiful garden this spring.

 

February 18th

Growing and Cooking With Fresh Herbs.

Speakers DeAnna Baumgartner of Gill Landscape Nursery and Amy Ramirez from the

Blue Dahlia Bistro in Austin Texas.

Herbs are some of the finest and surely flavorful plants we love in our gardens. How cool is it to need cilantro and just go cut some from your yard. Growing is only half the fun, what’s even more fun is using them for your culinary creations. Get the best of both as these ladies explore varieties and recipes for a fun, delicious hour.

 

February 25th

What’s New In Plants

Speaker James Szadek of Monrovia Growers

Plant discovery, research, and production are a vital part of helping with our quest for successful plants for South Texas. Monrovia is a nationally recognized grower and leader in new plant development. James of Monrovia will bring plenty of “show and tell” varieties to “google” over and some to take home and try!