Shady Lane Greenhouse - Seminars
Prune, plant, create and learn!
Prune, plant, create and learn through this wonderful series of seminars taught by area professionals for every level of gardener. Classes are normally held weekends and Tuesday evenings at Shady Lane. Registration is required so we can plan accordingly. Many of our seminars are FREE in exchange for the donation of five canned goods or non-perishable food items, which we donate to the local food pantry. Some require a fee to cover the cost of materials.
We also enjoy bringing our seminars to you and your group, organization or gardening club. In addition to some of the topics listed below, we offer presentations on many other related topics. We can customize any seminar for the special interests of your organization. Call us, and we’ll be happy to discuss possible presentation topics and dates.
To register for any upcoming seminars, call 262-251-1660.
To receive advance notice of seminars, special events and sales, sign up for mailing list here.
SOMETHING FOR THE COOK: KITCHEN GARDENS:
Saturday, June 7 at 10:30 am
For those who like to cook — and especially those who like to eat! Learn to use what you grow in your garden for cooking, grilling, canning and freezing. In this seminar, we promise to satisfy both your appetite for eating and gardening!
Fee: 5 Canned Goods
CREATING THE GREAT OUTDOORS ROOM:
Saturday, June 7 at 1:30 pm
Rugs, planters, free-standing fountains, lighting — and furniture that looks like it belongs in your house — there are lots of great choices available for you to use outdoors. Come and learn about some of the new materials, including synthetic wicker, fabrics, mesh, and woods, and create a plan for your great room — outdoors!
Fee: 5 Canned Goods
PONDS IN POTS:
Saturday, June 14 at 10:30 am
Short on space? Not enough time? Create your own private pond in a pot! Make a floating garden for your backyard, patio, porch or deck.
Fee: 5 Canned Good
KIND CUTS: Saturday, April 26 - 10:30am
Sharpen your pruning skills in this very popular and fun hands-on workshop. Learn when and how to prune flowering and evergreen shrubs, roses and small trees. Be sure to bring your pruners!
Presented by: Jean Ferdinandsen, Wachtel Tree & Science
Fee: 5 Canned Goods
GARDENS IN POTS: Saturday, April 26 - 1:30pm
Come and plant your own flower and herb garden in this informative and fun, hands-on class. Leave your planters with us for a few weeks and see how they’ve grown! We provide the planters and a beautiful plant selection.
Presented by: Shady Lane Greenhouses
Cost: $35
BIRD FEEDING 101: Saturday, May 3 - 10:30am
What to feed, when to feed and which ones to feed! So many questions – so many beautiful birds. Learn about the feeders and food that will keep your garden guests happy.
Presented by: Wild Birds Unlimited, Brookfield
Cost: 5 Canned Goods
PLANT DOCTOR 101: Saturday, May 3 - 1:30pm
Be your own plant doctor! Learn how to identify environmental pests and diseases in your garden. Pat will discuss how to do an on-line search to self diagnose and treat problems that show up in your yard.
Presented by: Pat Peltier, Horticultural Resource Coordinator for Boerner Botanical Gardens
Cost: 5 Canned Goods
PLANT SOME LOVE FOR MOM: Saturday, May 3 - 2:30pm & Sunday, May 4 - Noon
Dads and kids: create a colorful, edible, summer planter for your favorite lady. Plant it together with some help from us. Pick it up the following week in time for Mother’s Day! We supply the pots and plants.
Presented by: Shady Lane Greenhouses
Cost: $10
GARDEN CRITTERS: Saturday, May 10 - 2:00pm
Creeping, crawling, fuzzy, furry or in flight the garden is full of interesting creatures. Julie Poetzel will show and tell you what you can look for in your own back yard. Kids, bring your parents!
Presented by: Julie Poetzel, Biology Teacher, Menomonee Falls Junior High School School
Cost: 5 Canned Goods Per Child
HERBAL DELIGHT: Tuesday, May 13 - 6:00pm
Explore the fun of adding herbs to your garden and landscape. Kathleen will talk about planting, harvesting, cooking and eating these easily grown and tasty treats.
Presented by: Kathleen Awe, Master Gardner
Cost: 5 Canned Goods
BE THE KING OF YOUR JUNGLE: Saturday, May 17 - 10:30am
Back by popular demand! Find out how easy it is to grow bananas, bamboo, figs, manderines, mandevilla, lemon, limes – and more in our climate! Care, feeding and winter storage also will be discussed.
Presented by: Dan, “King of his Jungle” Westphal of Monrovia Growers
Cost: 5 Canned Goods
1 FISH, 2 FISH, RED FISH…ORANGE FISH? Saturday, May 17 - 1:30pm
Jump in and learn all about ponds. Everything you wanted to know about keeping fish, adding plants and pond maintenance will be key in this very informative seminar.
Presented by: Brandon Wickus, Water Garden Technical Advisor, Carlin Sales
Cost: 5 Canned Goods
IN LOVE WITH ROSES: Saturday, May 24 -10:30am
Learn new and old tricks and techniques to grow roses the easy way. Bruce also will discuss new varieties and how to plant, feed, prune and water these beautiful plants.
Presented by: Bruce Barr, Wisconsin Rose Society
Cost: 5 Canned Goods
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