Archive for March, 2007

PLANTS THAT ARE MADE FOR THE SHADE–AND HOW TO RAISE THEM IN AN ORGANICALLY SOUND WAY

Monday, March 26th, 2007

John Horn, Mc Ardle’s gardening maestro, can show you how to bring those dull corners of your garden to life with plants that liven up the shade with interesting foliage colors, textures, and shapes. Learn how to make a shade garden the focus of your landscape both visually and ecologically following Horn’s […]

Three fabulous plants to order now

Monday, March 19th, 2007

The Garden Education Center’s much anticipated plant picks for 2007 include three hard to find stars for your garden, whether it’s sun or shade, large or small. Order by April 1; pick up: April 26 and April 27 between 10-4pm at the Horticulture Building .
To order: Garden Education Center of Greenwich, Box 1600, Cos Cob, […]

THREE PROGRAMS WELCOME SPRING–LEARN ABOUT VERNAL POOLS, LANDSCAPING WITH PERENNIALS, AND REPOTTING ORCHIDS AT THE GEC NEXT WEEK

Sunday, March 11th, 2007

Wed., March 21, 10a.m. Conservation Director Denise Savageau reveals the worders of a Greenwich spring, from the first buds of trees and bulbs to the reawakening of vernal pools.
No Fee.
Thurs., March 21, 9am-4pmMichael Ruggiero covers the basic skills and knowledge needed for successful cultivation of perennials in a variety of garden settings. This […]

TEACHER ALERT! Two training sessions on “Plants and Me!” activities for K-6 educators planned at GEC March 14 & 21, 3:30-6:30pm

Sunday, March 4th, 2007

GEC horticulturist Lisa Beebe teams with Town of Greenwich Conservation Director Denise Savageau to offer this two session workshop on plant science basics. The curriculum includes plant anatomy,propagation,soil and composting, and is designed to complemet existing science curriculum objectives. While focus will be on grades K-6, most activities are ADAPTABLE TO ALL GRADE […]