Spring Garden Symposium - Rochester Civic Garden Center

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Rochester Civic
Garden Center
2015 WINTER—SPRING CATALOG
Horticulture classes ◆ Tours ◆ Soirées
24th Annual
Spring Garden Symposium
Saturday, March 7, 2015, 9 am to 3 pm
Featuring Roy Diblik & Cass Turnbull
5 Castle Park • Rochester NY 14620 • 585-473-5130 • Fax 585-473-8136 • www.rcgc.org
Rochester Civic Garden Center
& St. John’s Living
Present the
24 th
Annual
Saturday, March 7, 2015, 9 am—3 pm
at the Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Avenue, Rochester NY 14607
Roy Diblik
Roy Diblik, author of The Know Maintenance Perennial Garden, is founder and co-owner of Northwind Perennial Farm in Burlington, Wisconsin.
Roy is recognized as a perennial plant expert, grower, designer and speaker,
specializing in highly aesthetic, sustainable plant communities for all seasons.
His many noteworthy projects include the contemporary perennial gardens
at the Chicago Art Institute and the Shedd Aquarium. In Perennial Plant Communities – The Know Maintenance Approach you will learn Roy’s method for creating truly
beautiful, nature-inspired gardens by using communities of plants carefully chosen to grow
well together in your conditions. Minimize your labor and maximize your enjoyment of your
garden. In Combining the Plants – Highlighting the Individuals, Roy will concentrate on specific plants in detail, discussing the reasons for using them and how they relate
to each other and your site. By selecting dependable perennials and native plants, you can
construct endless natural landscapes that are beautiful, low-cost, and easy to care for.
Cass Turnbull
Cass Turnbull is the founder and president of Plant Amnesty, a 1,000member nonprofit organization whose purpose is to “end the senseless
torture and mutilation of trees and shrubs caused by mal-pruning.” Her principles are clearly and entertainingly explained in her book, Cass Turnbull’s
Guide to Pruning: What, When, Where, and How to Prune for a More
Beautiful Garden. Her popular lecture, How to Prune and Renovate the Overgrown
Garden, covers the basics of pruning ornamental trees and shrubs, as well as creative pruning solutions for restoring the overgrown or over-planted garden.
Ticket prices
Symposium: $48 RCGC members, $58 non-members. Your admission to the RCGC
Symposium allows you all-day access to the Memorial Art Gallery exhibits.
Specials: Early Bird Special! Buy your ticket by Feb. 1 and get $5 off the ticket price
– OR – Membership Special: Save $10 with a new or renewed RCGC membership.
Individual Membership plus one Symposium ticket $73,
Family Membership plus one Symposium ticket $83.
Tickets available at RCGC, online at rcgc.org, and by phone, email, mail or fax.
See registration form, page 31.
Many thanks to our Partner Sponsor, St. John’s Living, and to our Symposium Underwriters: Allyn’s Creek Garden Club, Arbour Barber, Clover Nursery & Garden Center,
Lawrence and Shirley Dawson, Gerald and Karen Kral, Lucas Greenhouses, Miller
Brick, Rochester Garden Club, Rochester Public Market, and Sara’s Garden Center.
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From the Director’s Desk
Dear Members and Friends,
Just because our gardens are dormant
in winter doesn’t mean that we need to be.
Why not use this time to add to or sharpen
up your horticultural skills? Sign up for
the Rochester Civic Gardener’s, Pruning, Residential Landscape Design, Plant
Propagation or Professional Floral Design
certificate programs.
In addition to our certificates, our
winter/spring catalog is packed with plenty
of horticultural classes to help you in your
gardening endeavors. Check
out the Succulent Terrarium
Workshop with Sigriet Ferrer on April 21, or get some
new ideas for your gardens
in Marcella Klein’s Winning
Perennial Combinations on
April 9, or Gardening in the
Shade on May 7 with Carol
Southby. Learn more about
native shrubs, prairie grasses
and wildflowers and how to use them in
Jim Engel’s classes, Top Native Shrubs and
How to Use Them in Your Landscape on
March 18, and Creating Meadows Large
and Small Using Native Prairie Grasses
and Wildflowers on March 31.
Get out of the house and head over to
our 8th Annual Seed and Houseplant Swap
Spring 2015. Vol. 4 No. 1.
The Rochester Civic Garden Center Class
Catalog is by the Rochester Civic Garden
Center, 5 Castle Park, Rochester, New York
14620, 585-473-5130, Fax 585-473-8136,
www.rcgc.org. The catalog is published 3
times a year.
on January 31. You don’t want to miss out
on free seeds, houseplants, two awesome
lectures, refreshments and an opportunity
to have a fun day hanging out with other
stir-crazy gardeners!
Make sure to save March 7 for the 24th
Annual RCGC Spring Symposium at the
Memorial Art Gallery. Our two keynote
speakers, plantsman and designer Roy
Diblik of North Wind Perennial Farm and
Cass Turnbull, founder of Plant Amnesty,
are firmly rooted in the down-to-earth
challenges of the care and
design of gardens and they
will share with us a wealth
of experience and information. With their “out-of–
the-box” thinking and sense
of humor, we can’t wait to
meet them, and we know
you’re going to love their
presentations! Check out
their books in the RCGC
library, and sign up for the
Symposium by February 1 to take advantage
of our early bird special.
You can never have too many plants!
(Well, maybe you can, but who can resist?)
Put May 23 on your calendar for our annual
Proud Market Plant Sale. It’s not too early
to start thinking about what plants you
have to donate or what you want to look
for. Come and share your plants, buy new
ones, save money and help us raise money
to benefit our programs.
Best wishes for the new gardening year!
Christine Froehlich
RCGC Executive Director
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8th Annual Seed and Houseplant Swap
Saturday, January 31, 2015, 9:30 am—12:45 pm
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oin us for a garden fix in the dead of
winter, with two fun and informative
talks and an opportunity to swap
seeds and houseplant cuttings with fellow
enthusiasts. Beat the winter blues and get
a head start on spring.
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Fee: $15 includes both talks, the swaps,
and refreshments. You are encouraged to
bring seeds and houseplant cuttings to swap,
but they are not required, and there will be
plenty for everyone to take some home.
Schedule
9:30—10:30 am
Landscaping for Winter
Approaching the planning of a garden
from all aspects of the seasons, especially
in the harsh climate of the northern area,
can be a challenge. Landscape designer
and master gardener Christine Mott will
show you how to meet the challenge for
beauty in ALL seasons.
10:30—11 am
Seed and houseplant
exchange, refreshments
11 am—12 noon
Flower Fields—Nellie’s Picks:
Growing and Arranging My Top
10 Favorites
Flower Fields is Nellie Gardner’s flower
farm in Spencerport, where she grows
unique cutting varieties to supply florists,
special events, retail customers, and a
roadside stand. Nellie has been growing
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cut flowers for 21 years and has extensive experience in the field as well as in
designing and arranging flowers. In this
slide-show she will tell you about her favorite annual flowers—those varieties that
are versatile enough to be great in your
landscape and cutting garden, and can
be used both fresh and dried in beautiful
arrangements.
12 noon—12:45 pm
Questions, exchange,
refreshments
Tips for the Swap
Seeds
Bring extra seed packets you’d like to
share, and seeds you have collected from
your garden. If possible, put seeds you’ve
saved in envelopes labeled with name,
variety if appropriate, annual or perennial,
size, flower color, and preferred habitat
and growing instructions if you know
them. If you need envelopes or would like
the Library to help with dividing up larger
quantities of seeds, stop by, they would be
glad to help. Also, there will be envelopes
available at the swap for people to help
themselves from larger quantities.
Houseplants
Bring some good-sized pieces of those
overgrown monsters you have at home,
or any special houseplants you are willing
to share. Seal the cuttings in a plastic bag
with a damp paper towel, or put ends in
water in a jar. Or bring the whole plant in
its pot!
Proud Market
Saturday, May 23, 8 am till the plants run out
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eet us on the front lawn of
Warner Castle for our 30th annual plant sale—one of the best
places to find all types of perennials, trees
and shrubs, native plants, summer bulbs,
annuals, vegetables and much more! Our
vendors include garden clubs, small independent plant specialists, and, of course,
the RCGC table.
Last year’s sale was one of our best.
RCGC had an abundance of plants for
sale, including many unusual and hardto-find specimens. We’re excited about
making this year even better, and ask you
to help by donating your spare perennial
divisions, extra annuals, etc. Sales benefit
our education program. Be sure to label
your plants, preferably with common
name, botanic name, eventual size, sun,
soil, and moisture preferences, hardiness,
bloom time and color. At minimum,
note the common name and flower color.
Drop off plants during the week before
May 23; after hours you can leave them in
the courtyard behind the building.
Register for classes, sign up for
membership, make a donation or
buy Symposium tickets on-line at
rcgc.org.
Want to receive monthly email
updates about classes and
events? If we don’t have your
email address, send it to us at
gardencenter@frontiernet.net or
call 585/473-5130
From head librarian and master
gardener Carolyn Van Ness:
✿ Bring in potted plants that are
healthy and attractive. Very small
plants and seedlings do not sell well,
nor do wilted, unhealthy specimens.
✿ Use an appropriately-sized pot for
the plant.
✿ Look for plants that sell especially
well: colored and variegated foliage
plants, hosta, perennial geraniums,
natives, the latest cultivars, etc.
✿ Herbs sell well, but avoid the aggressive ones like mints, lemon balm and
feverfew.
✿ Avoid garden terrorism—don’t pass
off lysimachia, bishops weed and the
like to unsuspecting purchasers.
Vendors, be sure to sign up soon.
For more information call Christine at
(585) 473-5130.
Visit the Castle
Flower Shop
Come visit our flower shop located
in the basement porch, overlooking
the courtyard. Silk arrangements
and garden accessories created by
floral designer Alana Miller and staff
are available for purchase. Open
any time the Castle is open—during
regular open hours, classes at the
Castle, and special events.
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From the Library
T
reat yourself to a visit to the
library to pick out your winter
reading. Not convenient to come
to the library? You can search our catalog
online on our website (rcgc.org) and email
us with your selections along with the
Monroe County Public library branch
where you would like to pick your books
up. Click on the “Search” box on the
left side of any web page, and follow the
instructions.
Infinite Spaces: The Art and Wisdom of the
Japanese Garden, Photographing Flowers,
Planting: The Planting Design Book for the
21st Century, The Journey at Malloryville
Bog, Yards: Turn Any Space into the Garden
of Your Dreams, and Seeds of Transcendence:
Understanding the Hebrew Bible through
Plants. A multitude of additional books
purchased through the Kral Fund have
arrived and are being processed by our
librarians.
Many thanks to Gerald and Karen
Kral for their continuing support of our
library. Recent purchases from the Kral
fund include: Gardens of the Hudson Valley,
Thank you to all of our donors of
books and magazines, including many
thanks to Sharon Emerson for 100 issues
of The English Garden magazine.
Horticulture Certificate
Programs
The Rochester Civic Gardener’s,
Pruning, Plant Propagation, and
Residential Landscape Design Certificate programs offer high-quality basic
training for gardeners of all experience
levels, from the novice to the profes-
Rochester Civic Gardener’s Certificate
Classes may be taken individually if there
is room; preference will be given to certificate students.
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4th Annual Book Sale
Saturday, February 14,
10 am—2 pm
• Gently used and vintage gar-
dening books at bargain prices
• Free seed catalogs
• Free back issues of magazines
Join us—stock up on gardening
books, and enjoy refreshments
and conversation with other
gardeners and book lovers. The
Library will be open for browsing
and borrowing.
In case of bad weather, RCGC is
generally closed when the city
schools are closed. If in doubt, call
us for information.
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Listen to
Michael Warren Thomas
on
“Naturally Green”
“For the Love of Food”
and
“Discover the Finger Lakes”
Saturdays, starting at 9 am
“Savor Toronto”
“Niagara Wine Country”
and
“The Grapevine”
Sundays, starting at 9:30 am
WYSL 1040 AM
www.savorlife.com
sional. The programs are designed for
serious gardeners wishing to expand or
refresh their horticultural knowledge.
Certification will provide students with
a focus of study and documentation of
courses taken.
Members $189
Non-members $250
Take along with the Pruning Certificate:
Both certificates Members $244
Non-members $334
Six classes:
Botany for Gardeners
Plants are the touchstone of gardening,
and the more we understand about how
plants function, the better gardeners we
will be. These lively, informative classes
are designed for students new to botany
as well as those desiring a refresher
course. Join Carol Southby, botanist and
naturalist, as we explore the hidden workings of flowering plants from a gardener’s
point of view. Both sessions will use live
plant specimens and hands-on work, and
will benefit from the use of our video
projection microscope to view plant parts.
Session I: The Green Plant
Thursday, February 19, 6—9 pm
Topics to be covered include the structure
and function of stems, leaves and roots;
photosynthesis and growth; and plant
adaptations to different conditions.
0219GP
Members Non-members $40
$50
Session II: Flowers, Fruits &
Seeds
Topics to be covered include the structure
and functions of flowers; pollination,
development and structure of fruits and
seeds; and the conditions needed for
germination.
0226FF
$50
All classes take place at Warner
Castle unless stated otherwise. For
off-site classes directions will be emailed.
Be sure to add rcgcjh@frontiernet.net to
your contacts and check your junk mail
folder if you don’t get expected directions.
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Horticulture Certificate Programs
Rochester Civic Gardener’s Certificate
Soils
Thursday, March 5, 6—9 pm
The first requirement for a great garden
is good soil. Andy Joss, former head
gardener at the George Eastman House,
will lead you through the basics, including soil types, chemical composition,
common soil problems, soil amendments,
etc. Bring a pint of soil from your yard
and learn to test it yourself for soil texture
and pH.
0305SO
$46
Herbaceous Perennials
Thursday, March 12, 6—8:30 pm
Marcella Klein, landscape designer and
author of Rochester’s Favorite Perennials,
will give you an in-depth look at the best
perennials for home landscapes in upstate
New York. She will focus on perennials
that provide a long season of color while
requiring minimal upkeep, plus those
that flourish under difficult conditions
like poor soil, steep slopes, deep shade,
and deer. Class will include a slide
presentation of recommended perennials,
discussion of planting and maintenance
techniques, handouts, and a bibliography.
0312HP
Members $30
Non-members $40
Woody Ornamentals
Successful garden design requires an
understanding of how to use woody orna8
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mentals in your landscape. There are so
many plants available that knowing how
to select and site them can be overwhelming. In this slide-lecture, author and
landscape designer Christine Froehlich
will help you identify those that will
best suit your landscape and taste. Her
method of categorizing woodies according
to shape, structure, growth habit, color
and scale will help simplify your choices
and allow you to create more effective designs. We’ll discuss the landscape values
of many woodies, including a number of
useful favorites guaranteed to liven up
your landscape, as well as how to buy and
plant them.
0319WO
$46
Pruning
Saturday, March 21, 9 am—12 noon
Mike Tanzini of Ted Collins Tree &
Landscape will cover the basic principles
of pruning trees and shrubs, including techniques, timing and the proper
equipment. The class will go outside for
demonstrations on the grounds of Warner Castle, weather permitting, so dress
accordingly.
0321PR
$46
Call us if you are interested in receiving
CNLP or ISA-CEU credits for this class.
Join RCGC, register for classes, or
make a donation on-line at rcgc.org
Pruning Certificate
This three-part program, taught by
Landscape, will cover the principles and
techniques of pruning shrubs and small
trees in the home landscape. Classroom
instruction will be supplemented with
in-field demonstrations presented at the
appropriate time of year. Classes may be
taken individually if there is room, with
preference given to Certificate students.
Session I or another pruning class is a
prerequisite for the other sessions.
0321PRU
Members $94
Non-members $130
Take with the Rochester Civic Gardener’s
Certificate:
Both certificates Members $244
Non-members $334
Contact us if you are interested in receiving CNLP or ISA-CEU credits for this series, or for individual classes in the series.
Pruning Session I:
The Basics
Saturday, March 21, 9 am—12 noon
This session will cover the basic principles
of pruning trees and shrubs, including techniques, timing, and the proper
equipment. The class will go outside
for demonstrations on the grounds of
Warner Castle, weather permitting, so
dress accordingly. (This class will be taken
in conjunction with Rochester Civic
Gardener’s Certificate students.)
0321PR
$46
Pruning Session II:
Dormant-Season Pruning
Saturday, April 18, 9 am—12 noon
Head out into the field to learn new
skills. The dormant season is a good time
to see plant structure and accomplish
many pruning tasks. Renovation of overgrown shrubs, pruning of small trees, and
corrective pruning will be discussed and
demonstrated. Session I, Pruning Basics,
or another pruning class is a prerequisite.
Directions will be emailed (or mailed)
before the class.
0418DS Members Non-members $36
$46
Pruning Session III:
Summer Pruning
Saturday, June 13, 9 am—12 noon
Many early-blooming trees and shrubs produce flowers on the previous year’s wood,
and these are best pruned now, after
flowering. Summer is also a good time to
shape and thin plants. Learn how to properly prune flowering trees and shrubs as
well as broadleaf evergreens and conifers
in this outdoor workshop. Session I, Pruning Basics, or another pruning class is a
prerequisite. Directions will be emailed
(or mailed) before the class.
0613SP
$46
Enrollment is automatic. No
confirmation will be sent. 10-day
cancellation notice for refunds.
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Residential Landscape Design
Certificate
Plant Propagation Certificate
Residential Landscape
Design
Five Wednesdays, March 25 to April 22,
6—8:30 pm
Learn to create a master landscape plan
for your home property in this hands-on
studio course with landscape designer
Landscape. Topics covered include analyzing your site, the plant palette, principles
of landscape design and renovation,
hardscaping, and techniques for drawing
out your plan. You will receive guidance
on your drawing and leave with a good
start on your project plan. Limit 12.
0325RLD
Members
$210
Non-members $260
This program is designed for gardeners
interested in an in-depth look at how
to propagate their own plants, from
houseplants, vegetables and annuals to
landscape perennials, shrubs and trees,
using any and all common methods.
Classes may be taken individually if there
is room; preference will be given to Certificate students.
0224PRP
Members $85
Non-members $120
Propagating Woody Plants
Tuesday, February 24, 6—9 pm
Instructor Ted Hildebrant is owner of
Coldwater Pond Nursery, a wholesale
nursery in Phelps specializing in the
propagation and growing of woody
ornamentals for gardeners, collectors,
landscapers and nursery/garden centers
in central and western New York. Ted will
describe and demonstrate the commonly
used methods for making more trees
and shrubs, including cuttings, grafting,
budding, layering and seed propagation.
Handouts for all methods and information on supply sources will be provided.
0224PW
$42
Starting from Seed
Tuesday, March 10, 6—8:30 pm
There are several advantages to starting
at least some of your plants yourself from
seed, including a much lower per-plant
cost and a wider selection of species and
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varieties. Megan Meyer, of ‘Gardens
Through the Seasons’ garden design
and maintenance, will cover the techniques for sowing annual, perennial and
vegetable seeds, the merits of buying seed
versus collecting your own, timing for indoor and outdoor plantings, and indoor
seed-starting setups. Hands-on experience
in preparing and planting seeds will be
included.
0310SS Members Non-members $25
$35
Herbaceous and Softwood
Cuttings
Tuesday, March 24, 6:30—8:30 pm
Carolyn Van Ness, master gardener and
former propagator for Jackson & Perkins,
will be the instructor for this in-depth session on propagating annuals, perennials,
houseplants and shrubs using softwood
cuttings. Emphasis will be on selecting
proper tools and growing medium, use of
rooting hormones and, most importantly,
proper timing.
0324SC
$28
Fall is a Great Time for
Propagating
Saturday, October 3, 10 am—1 pm
Instructor Michael Hannen propagates
all of the plants he sells from his homebased nursery in Rochester’s Upper
Monroe neighborhood, and has well over
20 years of trial and error experience
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Plant Propagation Certificate (Continued)
perfecting the best methods and times to
propagate many different types of plants.
Fall is actually prime time—many plants
are easier to dig and divide now, and/or
have mature seeds, and many gardeners
have more time in the fall to devote to
propagating. In this demonstration class
at his nursery, Michael will discuss which
plants to divide now, and show you how
to divide them and how to handle them
for fall or spring planting in the ground
or in pots. He will also demonstrate how
to collect viable seed from your plants
and winter-sow it for spring seedlings—
starting plants from seed makes a great
fall project that you can even do indoors
if the weather is bad. Directions will be
emailed before the class.
1003FP
Members
$18
Non-members $25
Floral Design Certificate Programs
Professional Floral Design
BASIC Certificate
Six classes meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays,
April 7 to 23, 6:30—9 pm
This Basic Certificate program has been
developed to prepare students for employment in the floral industry and requires
no prior experience. Instructor Alana
Miller is a professional floral designer
and teacher with over 30 years experience
in the industry.
This 15-20 hour, three-week comprehensive program will guide students through
the basic principles and techniques of
floral design. Each intensive class will
include a lecture and a hands-on workshop. Styles discussed will include round,
triangular, vase, symmetrical, elongated,
corsages, and more. Students will create
one or two arrangements to take home at
each class.
All top-quality flowers and materials
are included. Please bring scissors, wire
cutters and floral knife—not required for
the first class, but bring them if you have
them. A real need exists for qualified
floral designers, and many of our students
have found jobs in the industry. Limit 8.
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Members $395
Non-members $495
INTERMEDIATE Certificate—
Bouquets
Saturday, May 9, 9:30 am—3:30 pm
For those who have completed the Basic
Professional Floral Design program or
have floral shop experience. Instructor Alana Miller is a professional floral
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designer and teacher with over 30 years
experience in the industry. Styles covered
in this intermediate program will include
vegetative, landscape, botanical, Biedermeier, and bouquets. Students will take
home all arrangements created during
class. Please bring floral tools. Limit 8.
0509IPF
Members $150
Non-members $225
ADVANCED Certificate—
Sympathy Arrangements
Tuesday and Thursday, May 26 and 28,
6:30—9 pm
For those who have completed the
Intermediate Professional Floral Design
program or have floral shop experience.
Instructor Alana Miller is a professional
floral designer and teacher with over 30
years experience in the industry. Sympathy arrangements continue to be a major
part of the floral business. Our focus will
be on free-standing easel sprays, large
one-sided arrangements for visitation,
and altar, religious, and theme wreaths.
Students will take home all arrangements
created during class. Please bring floral
tools. Limit 8.
0526APF
Members
$150
Non-members $225
Scholarships Available!
Thanks to generous donations from Gerald
and Karen Kral and the Rochester Herb
Society we are able to offer scholarship
assistance for our certificate programs. Call
Judy Hubbard at 585-473-5130 for more
information or email rcgcjh@frontiernet.net.
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Soirées
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oin us for these informal get-togeth-
ers. Enjoy some refreshments and a
chance to visit with fellow enthusiasts
about our favorite subject—gardening!
Proceeds from the Garden Soirées help
support the RCGC education program.
Spring Bulb Spectacular
Wednesday, April 22, 5:30—7 pm
When Robert Salmon and Catherine
Fuller moved into their new home in Penfield nine years ago, the yard was barren.
Some garden classes, a lot of reading up,
and 7,000 daffodil and tulip bulbs later,
and their garden is now a show-stopper in
spring. In fact, they’ve designed gardens
that are delightful in all seasons—gardening has become their retreat and relaxation from busy professional careers, and
their yard features impressive stonework
and well-designed beds of shrubs and perennials. But the spring show is really allout spectacular—think England in spring
and join us for the bulb show! Directions
will be emailed before the soirée.
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$12
Jerry Kral’s Incredible
Landscape in June
Wednesday, June 24, 6:30—8 pm
Spend a relaxed summer evening taking
in Jerry Kral’s utterly remarkable June
landscape. His use of small and mediumsized evergreen and deciduous trees and
shrubs, in inspired combinations with
perennials and annuals, linked by artful
use of pathways and stone walls, is unsurpassed. Equally notable is the fact that
the plants used are so extraordinary—Jerry
seeks out the most superlative new plant
selections from a multitude of sources,
and you’ll get to explore some of what is
unique in the world of ornamental plants
for our area, as well as some very innovative types of rock gardens including a slab
garden, tufa crevice garden, and a pumice
rock garden. Directions will be emailed
before the soirée. 0624JK
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What a Deal!
Membership: Become a member and
receive discounts on all classes, plus
one free class with new or renewed
membership. See Registration Form
for details.
Use your RCGC membership card to
save 10% on your purchases at:
• Broccolo Garden & Design Center
• Lucas Greenhouses
• Van Putte Gardens
and 5% at these garden stores:
• Bristol’s Garden Center
• Clover Nursery & Garden Center
• Gallea’s Tropical Greenhouse and
Florist
• Grandpa’s Nursery & Garden Center
• Grossmans Garden & Home
• Sara’s Garden Center
• The Garden Store at Ted Collins
Tree & Landscape
• Wayside Garden Center
Present your membership card before
the sale is rung up. Offer does not apply
to sale and promotional items.
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Horticulture Classes
All classes take place at Warner Castle
unless otherwise noted.
For off-site classes, directions will be
emailed before the class. Be sure to add
rcgcjh@frontiernet.net to your contacts,
and check your junk mail folder if you
don’t get expected directions.
Seed and Houseplant Swap
Saturday January 31, 9:30 am—12:45 pm
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See page 4 for details.
Perfect Paperwhites
Wednesday, February 18, 1:30—3 pm
Has your experience with growing paperwhites been a “flop”? In this workshop
with designer Christine Froehlich you
will plant paperwhite narcissus bulbs in
an attractive glass container embellished
with flowering branches to take home
(think Williams-Sonoma), along with lots
of information on how to successfully
grow them for an upstanding, fragrant
and beautiful harbinger of spring. All
materials included.
0218PW
Members $25
Non-members $30
Botany Session I: The Green
Plant
See Rochester Civic Gardener’s Certificate, page 7.
0219GP
Terrarium Workshop
Monday, February 23, 6:30—8 pm
Transform an ordinary glass container
into a beautiful living accent for your
home in this class with Joe Gallea, coowner of Gallea’s Tropical Greenhouse
and Florist. Joe will explain which plants
are best for terrariums, show you how
to layer the soil with different planting
media so the plants will thrive, provide
tips on landscaping your terrarium with
unusual stones, and describe how to
maintain this lush garden with the proper
lighting, watering and fertilizing. Bring a
glass container to class (or purchase one
from an assortment available that night at
Gallea’s). Materials provided include three
plants, the planting media, and decorative
stone. There will be a special discount
on the night of the class if you’d like to
purchase additional materials for your terrarium. Class takes place at Gallea’s, 2832
Clover Street, Pittsford 14534 (corner of
Clover and Jefferson Rd). 0223TW
$35
Tuesday, February 24, 6—9 pm
See Propagation Certificate, page 11.
0224PW
Register early! Most classes
have a maximum of 20 students.
Craft and floral design classes
which require materials may not
be able to accommodate lastminute registrations.
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Botany Session II: Flowers,
Fruits & Seeds
Top Native Shrubs and
How to Use Them in Your
Landscape
Wednesday, March 18, 7—8:30 pm
Thursday, March 12, 6—8:30 pm
Not all native plants are equal in their
value to wildlife and the gardener. Some
are better than others for supporting
wildlife, and some have unique characteristics that are useful for specific
landscape situations or challenges—dense
shade, foundations, ground covers, etc.
Siting plants in the landscape is just as
important as the plants that are used.
In this talk, Jim Engel, owner of White
Oak Nursery in Canandaigua, will look
at the aesthetic features of different native
shrubs and their suitability for difficult
sites. You will also learn about their value
to wildlife, and several ways native plants
can be incorporated into a residential
landscape to enhance the overall habitat
value of your property. See Rochester Civic Gardener’s Certificate, page 8.
0318NS
0312HP
Woody Ornamentals
0226FF
Soils
0305SO
Starting from Seed
0310SS
Hot Plants for 2014
Join garden designer Christine Froehlich
for a look at some the favorite annuals,
perennials and shrubs she planted in
last year’s garden and discovered in a few
others. Find out why they get high marks,
where to buy them, and which you should
try in your garden this spring. Learn
about plants that are well behaved, pop in
the shade, and sun lovers that don’t fizzle.
0317HP
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Free with membership
Members $18
Non-members $25
0319WO
Create a Fairy Garden
Monday, March 23, 6:30—8 pm
Sue Lang and Joe Gallea (owners of Gallea’s Tropical Greenhouse and Florist)
will guide you in building an enchanted
and magical Fairy Garden, where it is
believed the fairies will come to play and
dance among the flowers. Allow your inner child to create this indoor garden for
any age, to share for years to come, adding
to and changing the landscape over time.
Children may attend for free if accompanying a registered adult. Materials will be
supplied: a pot, soil, two plants and one
fairy garden accessory. Special discounts
will be available on the night of the class
if you’d like to add additional embellishments. Class takes place at Gallea’s, 2832
Clover Street, Pittsford 14534 (corner of
Clover and Jefferson Rd).
0323FG
$35
Herbaceous and Softwood
Cuttings
0324SC
Orchid Workshop
Wednesday, March 25, 6:30—8 pm
The beautiful and exotic orchid is often
considered a mystery, but many kinds
are relatively easy to grow. Joe Gallea,
co-owner of Gallea’s Tropical Greenhouse
and Florist, will guide you in choosing an
orchid plant and, step-by-step, transplanting it using a special orchid pot and soil.
Joe will discuss when and how to separate
orchids for the minimum amount of
stress to the plant, the products available
today to fertilize and prevent diseases
and insects, and share easy tips for the
care and maintenance of your orchid.
Different varieties of orchids will be on
display for you to examine up-close. This
class will answer all of your questions and
make you comfortable with your new
orchid in your home. Class takes place
at Gallea’s, 2832 Clover Street, Pittsford
14534 (corner of Clover and Jefferson
Rd). All materials included.
0325OW
$65
4th Annual Book Sale
Saturday, February 14,
10 am—2 pm
• Gently used and vintage gar dening books at bargain prices
• Free seed catalogs
• Free back issues of magazines
Join us—stock up on gardening
books, and enjoy refreshments
and conversation with other
gardeners and book lovers. The
Library will be open for browsing
and borrowing.
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Rain Gardens—A How-to for
Homeowners
Thursday, March 26, 1:30—2:30 pm
Rain gardens help improve our water
quality by reducing the amount of
stormwater that ends up running down
storm drains into municipal water treatment facilities, and they are relatively
easy and inexpensive for homeowners to
install—not to mention that they can be
beautiful and easy to maintain. In this
free workshop with stormwater consultant
Caroline Myers Kilmer, you will learn
how to design and install a rain garden
in your yard. Topics covered include
where to locate the rain garden, how to
properly size it, and what types of plants
to use. The workshop is sponsored by the
Stormwater Coalition of Monroe County,
and funded by a state grant to educate
the public on water quality. Instructor
Caroline Myers Kilmer has over 13 years
of experience in the areas of stormwater
and water quality and has helped design
and construct many local rain gardens.
0326RG Free and open to the public
Also offered on Tuesday, April 14, 7—8
pm; see page 19.
Creating Meadows Large &
Small Using Native Prairie
Grasses and Wildflowers
Meadows are beautiful, low maintenance
and support high biodiversity. In this
class with Jim Engel, owner of White
Oak Nursery in Canandaigua, you will
learn how to establish a meadow using
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seed or plugs, the great diversity of species
you can use, and how to maintain your
meadow over time.
0331CM
Members $18
Non-members $25
Bonsai Workshop
Monday April 6, 6:30—8 pm
This basic class with Joe Gallea, co-owner
of Gallea’s Tropical Greenhouse and
Florist, is for beginning bonsai owners
or those interested in getting a start in
bonsai. Participants will learn the basics
of owning and caring for a bonsai. You
will select a starter plant and pot, then
be guided in transplanting and trimming it, and will learn how to artistically
landscape your bonsai. Class takes place
at Gallea’s, 2832 Clover Street, Pittsford
0406BW
$65
Winning Perennial
Combinations
Thursday, April 9, 7—8:30 pm
In this slide show, garden designer
Marcella Klein will showcase 60 stunning combinations of colorful perennials.
Every ensemble is practical as well as
beautiful, providing seasonal color and
fragrance, bringing birds or butterflies, or
brightening a difficult site like dry shade
or boggy soil. You’ll discover new ways
to combine some of your favorite plants
(plus new and unusual ones) to create a
gorgeous display in your own garden.
0409PC
Seed Starting for Kids of All
Ages
Saturday, April 11, 10:30 am—12 noon
Bring your favorite child (or children) to
this workshop with Charles Lytle at Warner Castle. In this fun class children will
learn all about the joys of gardening, and
get some hands-on experience planting
flower and vegetable seeds in pots to take
home, along with instructions on how
to grow the plants indoors to set outside
once the weather warms.
0411SK
Free for members
accompanied by children
Rain Gardens—A How-to for
Homeowners
Tuesday, April 14, 7—8 pm
Also offered on Thursday, March 26,
1:30—2:30 pm; see page 18 for description.
0414RG
Succulent Terrarium
Workshop
Tuesday, April 21, 7—8:30 pm
Bring nature into your home or office
with a whimsical yet practical terrarium
of easy-to-grow and fascinating succulent
On-line registration and class
catalog are available at rcgc.org
Do you teach garden-related
classes? We are always looking
for new instructors and classes;
call Judy Hubbard at 585/473-5130
or email rcgcjh@frontiernet.net.
plants. Terrariums are the most effortless container gardens; they are easy to
make and even easier to maintain, and
easy-going succulents will grow as happily
indoors as out. In this class with Sigriet
Ferrer, you will learn how to plant and
care for a terrarium and create your own
succulent garden to take home. Make one
for yourself or as a gift for a friend. All
supplies are provided.
0421ST
Members $28
Non-members $32
Make an Everlasting Wreath
Tuesday, April 21, 6:30—8 pm
Sue Lang and Sheryl Roets (owners of
Gallea’s Tropical Greenhouse and Florist)
will guide you in creating an everlasting
wreath using a base of salal (lemon leaf)
and baby’s breath (depending on availability) which you will embellish with dried,
fresh and/or silk floral materials. Your
wreath will last for many months of enjoyment. All materials included. There will
be a special discount on the night of the
class if you’d like to purchase additional
materials. Class takes place at Gallea’s,
2832 Clover Street, Pittsford 14534 (corner of Clover and Jefferson Rd).
0421EW
$55
Soirée: Spring Bulb Spectacular
Wednesday, April 22, 5:30—7 pm
See page 14.
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Wake Up Your Garden for
Spring
Spring can be overwhelming for even the
most experienced gardeners. Having a
plan of action is the best way to manage
the myriad of chores at hand. Find out
what to do first—when, why and how. In
this class with RCGC director Christine
Froelich you will learn about assessment
and repair of winter damage, pruning,
early staking, planting, division and
much more. Class will take place outside,
in the Warner Castle gardens, so dress
accordingly.
Choose one:
0502WS Saturday, May 2, 10:30 am—
12:30 pm
0506WS Wednesday, May 6, 2—4 pm
Members $22
Non-members $32
Spring Walking Tour: Trees
of Highland Park
Highland Park, established in 1888, is
our area’s first park and the oldest publicly owned arboretum in the country.
Although best known for its lilac collection, its 155 acres encompass a worldclass gathering of woody plants of both
native and foreign origin. Join arborphile
and local tree expert Jim Atwater during
spring bloom for a tour of this living
Members Special: Members – bring
along a non-member to any class
or event and pay the member price
for them. We’d like to introduce them
to our programs.
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museum of trees from around the globe.
Be prepared to walk a moderate distance
over hilly terrain. Class will meet first at
Warner Castle.
Choose one:
0507HT Thursday, May 7, 2—4 pm
0519HT Tuesday, May 19, 6—8 pm
Gardening in the Shade
Thursday, May 7, 6:30—8:30 pm
Most of us have some areas in our
landscape that are more shade than sun;
in fact, those “full sun” locations can be
pretty rare in mature neighborhoods. But
shade gardens, although more about interesting foliage, can have beautiful flowers, not to mention that shade is more
pleasant most of the day for gardening.
The key is to know how to work with it.
In this PowerPoint presentation, garden
designer Carol Southby will discuss how
to assess the different levels of shade and
how this influences appropriate plant
choices. We will see some of the many
plants that thrive in shade, for spring
flowers and interesting foliage through
the seasons, and learn about combining
plants for maximum impact. Add some
late-summer flowers too, and instead of
thinking of shade as a problem, you will
discover the many beautiful plants that
need shade to look their best.
0507SG
Members $22
Non-members $32
Enrollment is automatic. No
confirmation will be sent. 10-day
cancellation notice for refunds.
Spring Blooms Stroll
Wednesday, May 13, 6—7:30 pm
Come see what’s in bloom in Michael
Hannen’s gardens in the Upper Monroe
neighborhood. Michael grows over 800
varieties of plants at his urban homebased nursery, with display gardens overflowing with the rare and unusual plants
that he specializes in (in other words can’t
resist). Michael will lead us on a tour of
the plants, highlighting unusual springblooming beauties—the gardens contain
a wealth of varieties beyond the usual tulips, daffodils and hyacinths. For example,
he has 20 varieties of Ranunculus ficaria
(and we don’t mean the invasive lesser
celandine), 10 varieties of Solomon’s seal,
several trilliums, the rare Adonis buttercup, Iris bucharica, Arum italicum, Ixiolirion,
Galtonia, and more. Come early to shop
or preview the gardens. Bring something
to take notes on and feel free to bring a
portable chair. Directions will be emailed
(or mailed) before the class.
0513MH
Members $10
Non-members $15
Basic Perennial Gardening
Tuesday, May 19, 6:30—8 pm
Pat McCullough will discuss the steps
for creating a successful garden—how to
choose the best perennials for your location, planning for a succession of bloom
and season-long color, as well as the basics
of care, such as soil, pest control, light
and water requirements. You are invited
to bring one or more pictures of your
garden as it is, as well as pictures and
ideas about future plans. Be sure to check
what the sun exposure is for the garden.
Class takes place at Gallea’s, 2832 Clover
Street, Pittsford 14534 (corner of Clover
and Jefferson Rd).
0519PG
$25
Linwood Gardens Tour
Wednesday, May 27, 10 am—12 noon
Join us for a private tour of the gardens,
buildings and landscape of Linwood Gardens, a historic estate 35 miles southwest
of Rochester. Linwood is known today for
its distinguished collection of tree peonies
started by William Gratwick in 1940. Our
tour is timed for that elusive peak, and
there are sure to be some tree peonies in
bloom during our visit. The landscape was
designed in the early 1900’s and includes
an Italian walled garden, an Arts and
Crafts style summerhouse, a labyrinth and
more, all with spectacular views over the
Genesee Valley. Lee Gratwick is the fourth
generation of the family to live at Linwood
Gardens, and every generation has added
their touch to the architecture and plant
collections. Linwood today is a serene and
idyllic place with a deep sense of beauty
and history. You are welcome to bring your
lunch to enjoy the atmosphere after the
tour.
0527LG
$20
Register early! Most classes
have a maximum of 20 students.
Craft and floral design classes
which require materials may not
be able to accommodate lastminute registrations.
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Odyssey to Ithaca
Fairy Garden Workshop
Saturday, May 30, 7:45 am—6:30 pm
Saturday, May 30, 10:30 am—12 noon
Please join us on our 11th annual bus
tour. Our first stop will be Cornell Plantations, where we’ll tour their incredible
containers collection, the herb, flower,
heritage vegetable and winter gardens, the
groundcover collection and the rhododendron knoll. Then on to family-owned
garden centers with tons of character,
including Cayuga Landscaping, a fullservice nursery with an extensive selection
of specialty plants including cultivars of
deer-resistant species, boxwood, hellebores, and a wide assortment of the entire
Mentha family (Nepeta etc.)—we’ll plan on
enough time for this excellent nursery.
In this family-friendly workshop with
Charles Lytle, you will plant a shallow
container using small plants, mosses and
your choice of other decorative materials,
to create your own unique landscape that
will be cozy and inviting for fairies. Good
for all ages; bring a child—no extra charge
for children accompanied by a paying
adult (one garden per group). All materials included.
Next we will head to Baker’s Acres for a
delicious and sumptuous buffet lunch.
We’ll peruse Baker’s Acres wonderful collection of home-grown perennials, annuals and specialty plants before we move on
to The Plantsmen Nursery. Owner Dan
Segal is a passionate proponent of native
plants, and offers a wide array of interesting natives, as well as specialty annuals,
perennials and woodies, many of them
unavailable elsewhere in our area. On our
way home we’ll stop at Bedlam’s wonderful display gardens—Deb Lampear’s labor
of love, overflowing with gorgeous combinations of—almost exclusively—unusual
perennials, annuals and shrubs. We’ll
travel by luxury coach with ample room
to transport all our purchases. Lunch is
provided. Our bus will leave from and return us to Marketplace Mall in Henrietta.
Directions will be emailed (or mailed)
before the trip.
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$60
0530FG
Members $35
Non-members $40
Tour Unusual Woody Ornamentals at Holmes Hollow Farm
Tuesday, June 2, 6—7:30 pm
Andrew Fowler and Barbara Holmes
have created a uniquely beautiful landscape around their house in their wooded
valley in Victor. Andrew runs a nursery
on the property specializing in the more
unusual trees and shrubs, and not surprisingly his home landscape is full of woody
plants that are unfamiliar and special.
The way they are used is also exceptional—
the Fowlers have managed to create a
landscape that looks mature, innovative
and full of surprises, yet somehow almost
inevitable, blending perfectly with their
white farmhouse and rolling rural setting.
In early June many trees and shrubs will
be flowering. Andrew will guide us on a
tour of the extensive landscape, and he
will answer any questions people might
have in the nursery. Directions will be
emailed (or mailed) before the class.
0602HH
Create an Edible Container
Garden of Flowers and
Herbs
Tuesday, June 2, 6:30—8 pm
Sue Lang and Sheryl Roets of Gallea’s
Greenhouses will guide you in planting
a decorative container with a selection of
herbs and flowering plants in this handson workshop. Take home an edible, fragrant and beautiful accent for your patio
or deck. Choose from a wide selection of
plants; all materials included. Class takes
place at Gallea’s, 2832 Clover Street,
Pittsford NY 14534 (corner of Clover and
Jefferson Rd).
0602HF
$50
Purposeful Perennials—Using
Perennials in Containers
Thursday, June 4, 6—8 pm
Avoid that weary end-of-summer look of
annuals—expand your palette of container
plants with perennial foliage and flowers.
Save money by buying perennials that you
can transplant into your garden at the
end of the season instead of annuals that
end up in the compost. Join designer and
author Christine Froehlich for this class
at Broccolo Garden Center, 2755 Penfield
Road, Fairport 14450, (585) 377-9810.
Christine will demonstrate how to create
stunning container plantings that look
great all summer and into fall: what to
look for in a potting mix, how to plant for
optimum performance, the many varieties
of perennials that hold up well in containers, and how to select combinations for
color and texture—think foliage to bump
up the mix. Students will receive an extra
10% discount on any materials purchased
during the class (for members that is a total of
a 20% discount).
0604PC
$32
Take with 0618SC Creating Pots with Pizzazz (see page 24):
Both classes
Members $34
Non-members $44
Living Wreath Workshop
Tuesday, June 9, 6:30—8 pm
Create a wreath of living plants that
will grow and become more decorative
throughout the season in this class with
Sue Lang and Sheryl Roets (owners
of Gallea’s Tropical Greenhouse and
Florist). Choose from an assortment of
succulents and flowering and foliage
plants to fill your wreath, which can be
used outdoors through the summer and
then brought inside. Class takes place at
Gallea’s, 2832 Clover Street, Pittsford
0609LW
$55
Summer Container Workshop
Thursday, June 11, 6:30—8 pm
Gardener and botanical artist Deb
VerHulst-Norris creates over 100 containers for her home landscape every year,
and even more for the family’s Seabreeze
Amusement Park. Join her at her scenic
lakefront property in Hilton for this
workshop and tour. Deb will discuss the
principles of a balanced and interesting
design, care and maintenance, and guide
you in planting a container garden to
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take home that will look good all season.
Bring a pot of 16” diameter or less to
class; potting soil will be provided as well
as a wide variety of plants appropriate for
sun or shade. Directions will be emailed
(or mailed) before the class. Limit 12.
Deadline for registration is June 4.
0611SC
Members $30
Non-members $35
Tour Windy Hill Flower Farm
Wednesday, June 17, 6:30—8:30 pm
Join specialty cut-flower grower and arranger Lisa Mauro for a tour of Windy
Hill, the “micro-flower-farm” that she and
her husband started at their 4.5-acre Mendon property in 2013. Lisa has a longtime career as a graphic designer and design instructor, but she and her husband
have always been interested in gardening
and small farming and were up for a challenge; they chose flowers because of Lisa’s
love of growing flowers and desire to use
her design background in arrangements.
In this class at Windy Hill, Lisa will discuss what they’ve learned through study,
networking, and a lot of trial and error,
covering various aspects of flower farming
from seed to sales, including growing your
own seedlings, preparing soil, selecting
cultivars, sustainable practices, harvest/
post-harvest considerations, marketing
your cut flowers, and more. Lisa will also
demonstrate some of her techniques for
arranging cut garden flowers.
0617FF
Members Non-members
$18
$25
Creating Pots with Pizzazz—
Using Dwarf Shrubs in
Containers
Thursday, June 18, 6—8 pm
Are you searching for new ideas to jazz
up your container plantings? Think
shrubs! Dwarf shrubs are among the
hottest plants on the market these days,
and they perform extremely well in pots.
Not only do they provide structure and
height, but they go way beyond flowers,
offering an exciting mix of foliage and
texture. See the exciting range of varieties
to choose from in this in-depth demo
class with Christine Froehlich, landscape
designer and director of RCGC. Chris
will show you how to plant for optimum
performance, which varieties to choose,
and how to pair them up for sizzling color
combinations that will last all summer
and well into the fall. This class will take
place at Broccolo Garden Center, 2755
Penfield Road, Fairport 14450, (585)
377-9810. Students will receive an extra 10%
discount on any materials purchased during
the class (for members that is a total of a 20%
discount).
0618SC
Rent historic Warner Castle
for your next event
Warner Castle is available for a variety
of gatherings such as wedding ceremonies, receptions, parties
and corporate and club meetings. For
more information, please visit our website, www.rcgc.org.
Members $22
Non-members $32
Take with 0604PC Purposeful Perennials
(see page 23):
Both classes:
Members $34
Non-members $44
Soirée: Jerry Kral’s Incredible Landscape in June
Wednesday, June 24, 6:30—8 pm
See page 14.
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Floral Design Classes
Art and Craft Classes
Make an Everlasting Wreath
Hypertufa Workshop
Tuesday, April 21, 6:30—8 pm
Sue Lang and Sheryl Roets (owners of
Gallea’s Tropical Greenhouse and Florist)
will guide you in creating an everlasting
wreath using a base of salal (lemon leaf)
and baby’s breath (depending on availability) which you will embellish with dried,
fresh and/or silk floral materials. Your
wreath will last for many months of enjoyment. All materials included. There will
be a special discount on the night of the
class if you’d like to purchase additional
materials. Class takes place at Gallea’s,
2832 Clover Street, Pittsford 14534 (corner of Clover and Jefferson Rd).
0421EW
Floral Workshop—
Landscape-Style Arrangement
Wednesday, May 6, 7—9 pm
In this class with floral designer Alana
Miller you will use a zoning technique to
organize beautiful everlasting spring florals
into a landscape-style arrangement which
features planned groupings and graduated
heights, to create a composition that is
larger than a simple floral arrangement.
All materials included; please bring scissors and wire cutters. Limit 8.
0506LA
Members
$35
Non-members $45
$55
Register early! Most classes have a limit. Craft and floral design classes that
require materials may not be able to accommodate last-minute registrations.
Tuesday, March 10, 6:30—8 pm
Pat McCullough and Dee Marsh will
guide you in creating a hypertufa planter
in this hands-on class. Hypertufa is a
wonderful medium for planters of all sizes
and shapes—you’ll learn the basic techniques to create a great addition to your
garden, limited only be your imagination.
All materials are included; bring rubber
gloves such as dish-washing gloves to class.
Class takes place at Gallea’s, 2832 Clover
Street, Pittsford 14534 (corner of Clover
and Jefferson Rd).
0310HG
Cakes and Buttercream
Roses
Join Alana Miller for a fun and creative
evening—you will learn to make buttercream roses that you will use to decorate
a cake to take home. Alana will discuss
decorating all sorts of pastries with floral
buttercream embellishments, and demonstrate creating and decorating sugar
eggs—just in time for Easter. All materials
and equipment for your decorated cake
provided. Limit 12.
0326CD
Azalea – Deborah
VerHulst-Norris; see
Botanical Drawing
page 27
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$45
Members $40
Non-members $48
Natural Easter Egg-Dyeing
Workshop
Charles Lytle you will learn hands-on
how to dye eggs using red onion skins for
color and assorted foliage for patterns,
to create lovely botanical-themed Easter
eggs. You will take home your handiwork,
and all materials are provided. No charge
for children, who must be accompanied by an
adult.
0328EE
Members $20
Non-members $25
Botanical Drawing
Two sessions available, Thursday evenings or
Friday mornings
Deb VerHulst-Norris, a horticulturist
with a B.S. in Fine Arts, will teach you to
draw plants and flowers in accurate detail.
Drawing skills will be developed by closely
observing the structure and textures of the
plants and flowers. The class will explore
the use of graphite pencils, with colored
pencil added to give depth and definition
to drawings and bring your creations to
life. No previous experience needed. Supplies list will be emailed before class.
Members $99
Non-members $120
0402BD: Thursday evening session, 6:30—
8:30 pm, 8 classes: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May
7, 21 & 28
0403BD: Friday morning session, 9 am—12
noon, 6 classes: April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1 & 8
Twig Trellis Workshop
Saturday, March 28, 10:30 am—12 noon
Saturday, April 25, 10 am—12 noon
In this family-friendly workshop with
Rustic structures are popular, as well as
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Art and Craft Classes
expensive to buy—put your spring pruning
to use. Learn to make just what you want
for next to nothing! Floral designer Alana
Miller will share techniques for constructing sturdy, rustic twig garden structures in
this workshop at her house in Webster,
then guide you in making your own garden trellis to take home. All materials and
tools provided. This outdoor workshop
will take place rain or shine, so dress
appropriately (you will work in a garage).
It is recommended that you bring eye
protection. Limit 8.
0425TR
Members $35
Non-members $45
Hypertufa Garden Troughs
Monday, May 4, 7—9 pm and Tuesday, May
5, 7—8 pm
Alana Miller will guide you through
the creation of your own hypertufa
planter at her home in Webster. Alana
makes troughs for sale and uses a great
many of them in her home landscape.
In the first class you will mix and mold
the hypertufa. The second day you will
unmold your container, discuss curing it
and wintering it over, and see how Alana
uses these planters in the landscape.
Hypertufa troughs are suitable for a wide
range of plantings—dwarf conifers, small
flowering shrubs, succulents, tiny creepers
like the “steppables,” and any plant that
appreciates good drainage. Leave out the
drainage hole and they are perfect for
water gardens. Materials are included.
Directions will be emailed before the
class. Limit 8.
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Members $65
Non-members $75
Grapevine Tree Workshop
Wednesday, May 27, 6:30—8 pm
In this class with Charles Lytle you will
create a 36”-tall stylized tree using a wire
form and natural grapevines. These trees
are great as garden ornaments, either
tucked into beds or in containers; or use
them as an accent by your front door
and change the embellishments with the
seasons. In winter bring them inside and
decorate with lights and ornaments for
a sophisticated accent for the holidays.
Charlie will demonstrate different embellishments and discuss various seasonal
uses. Trees last for several years. Class will
take place outside, weather permitting, so
dress accordingly. All materials included.
Limit 14. Deadline for registration, May
21.
0527GT
Members $28
Non-members $35
Rochester Civic Garden Center is chartered by the Board of Regents of the State
of New York as a non-profit educational
association.
Our mission is to improve the quality
of life in the Genesee Region by fostering
knowledge, providing information, increasing interest, and promoting all aspects of
gardening and horticulture. People of the
region have access to our library, public
lectures, classes, and other horticultural
resources.
President: Jane Milliman
Executive Director: Christine Froehlich
Education Program: Judy Hubbard
Graphic Design: Marcella Klein
Corporate Members: Broccolo Tree and
Lawn Care, Bristol’s Garden Center,
Experienced Bricks
Free Classes
Brown Bag
Lunch-time Talks
B
rown Bag lunch-time presentations are free to members; bring a
lunch to these informal talks,
demos, and slide shows. And bring a
friend to introduce them to RCGC!
Pre-registration appreciated, call 585/4735130 or email rcgcjh@frontiernet.net.
Rochester’s Hidden Gem—
Lamberton Conservatory
Thursday, March 12, 12:15—1 pm
Join RCGC trustee and Conservatory docent Art Trimble for a slide show of the
beautiful displays that Park staff-members
Kent Milham and Noelle Nagel have created through the years at Highland Park’s
historic Lamberton Conservatory. Originally constructed in 1911, the Conservatory has recently undergone major restoration and reconstruction, and is, quoting
the Monroe County Parks Department, “a
testament to Monroe County’s dedication
to our history and our continued commitment to our community’s wonderful
quality of life.” And a wonderful place to
get a warm, humid flower-fix at any time
of year.
Attracting Birds to Your Yard
Thursday, April 16, 12:15—1 pm
Liz Magnanti from The Bird House on
Monroe Avenue will bring an assortment
of bird houses, feeders, seed and mixes
and explain the differences between them,
tell us which ones are best for attracting
and keeping which birds, and answer any
and all questions you have on backyard
birds—and squirrels. In addition to years
of experience at The Bird House, Liz has
a degree in Wildlife Conservation and
has worked at various nature centers as a
naturalist and environmental educator.
Free and Open to
the Public
Rain Gardens—A How-to
for Homeowners
Two options: Thursday, March 26,
1:30—2:30 pm or Tuesday, April 14, 7—8
pm. See catalog for description.
Free with
Membership
Members may sign up for these free
classes: Hot Plants for 2014 (0317HP),
Tuesday, March 17, 6:30—7:30 pm with
Christine Froehlich; Winning Perennial
Combinations (0409PC), Thursday, April
9, 7—8:30 pm with Marcella Klein; Seed
Starting for Kids of All Ages (0411SK),
Saturday, April 11, 10:30 am—12 noon with
Charles Lytle; Walking Tour—Trees of
Highland Park (0507HT), Thursday, May
7, 2—4 pm or (0519HT) Tuesday, May 19,
6—8 pm with Jim Atwater; Tour Unusual
Woody Ornamentals at Holmes Hollow
Farm (0602HH), Tuesday, June 2, 6—7:30
pm with Andrew Fowler. See catalog for
descriptions.
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Register for classes, sign up for membership, buy a Symposium ticket on-line at rcgc.org
Calendar
REGISTRATION FORM
Name_______________________________________ Phone #___________________
Street_________________________________________________________________
City__________________________________________________ State____________
Zip________________ email______________________________________________
• Watch for the RCGC Summer Catalog for more classes in June, July and August •
A P R I L (cont’d)
JANUARY
31 Seed & Houseplant Swap
4
FEBRUARY
14
18
19
19
23
24
24
26
Library Used Book Sale
Perfect Paperwhites*
Gardener’s Certificate begins
Botany for Gardeners I
Terrarium Workshop
Plant Propagation Cert. begins
Botany for Gardeners II
6
15
7
7
15
11
11
7
MARCH
5
7
10
10
12
12
17
18
19
21
21
23
24
25
25
26
26
28
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Soils
Starting from Seed
Hypertufa Workshop
Lamberton Conservatory Slides**
Hot Plants for 2014
Native Shrubs in Landscape
Woody Ornamentals
Pruning Basics
Pruning Certificate begins
Create a Fairy Garden
Herbaceous, Softwood Cuttings
Residential Landscape Design
Certificate begins
Orchid Workshop
Rain Gardens How-to* Cakes and Buttercream Roses
Natural Easter Egg Dyeing
Creating Meadows
8
2
11
27
29
8
16
16
8
8
9
17
11
10
17
18
27
27
18
APRIL
2
3
6
7
9
11
14
30
Botanical Drawing begins
Botanical Drawing begins*
Bonsai Workshop
Basic Prof. Floral Design
Certificate begins
Winning Perennial Combos
Seed Starting for Kids of All Ages
Rain Gardens How-to 27
27
18
13
18
19
19
16
18
21
21
22
25
Attracting Birds to Your Yard**
Pruning Session II
Succulent Terrarium Workshop Make an Everlasting Wreath
Soirée: Spring Bulb Spectacular
Twig Trellis Workshop
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9
19
19
14
27
MAY
2
4
6
6
7
7
9
13
19
19
23
26
27
27
30
30
Wake up Garden for Spring
Hypertufa Troughs begins
Wake up Garden for Spring*
Landscape-Style Arrangements
Highland Park Tree Tour*
Gardening in the Shade
Intermed. Prof. Floral Design
Certificate: Bouquets
Michael Hannen’s Spring Stroll
Highland Park Tree Tour
Basic Perennial Gardening
Proud Market Plant Sale
Advanced Prof. Floral Design
Certificate: Sympathy begins
Linwood Gardens Tour*
Grapevine Tree Workshop
Odyssey to Ithaca Fairy Garden Workshop
20
28
20
26
20
20
13
21
20
21
5
13
21
28
22
22
JUNE
2
2
4
9
11
13
17
18
24
Woodies at Holmes Hollow Edible Container Garden Perennials in Containers Living Wreath Workshop
Summer Container Workshop Pruning Session III
Tour Windy Hill Flower Farm Dwarf Shrubs in Containers
Soirée: Jerry Kral’s Landscape 22
23
23
23
23
9
24
24
14
OCTOBER
3 Fall Propagating
Membership
Become a member and receive discounts on classes and events, plus free classes. Choose
from: Hot Plants for 2014 (0317HP), Tuesday, March 17, 6:30—7:30 pm with Christine
Froehlich; Winning Perennial Combinations (0409PC), Thursday, April 9, 7—8:30 pm with
Marcella Klein; Seed Starting for Kids of All Ages (0411SK), Saturday, April 11, 10:30 am—12
noon with Charles Lytle; Walking Tour—Trees of Highland Park (0507HT), Thursday, May
7, 2—4 pm or (0519HT) Tuesday, May 19, 6—8 pm with Jim Atwater; Tour Unusual Woody
Ornamentals at Holmes Hollow Farm (0602HH), Tuesday, June 2, 6—7:30 pm with Andrew
Fowler. See catalog for descriptions.
Yes, I wish to attend these free classes: #________________________________
Individual Membership: $35___________ Class Registration
Course # _______________ Fee _ _____
Course # _______________ Fee _ _____
Course # _______________ Fee _ _____
Course #_ _____________ Fee_ _____
Course #_ _____________ Fee_ _____
Course #_ _____________ Fee_ _____
Symposium Tickets
Class Total $________
Number of tickets: Members ($48) ______ ; Non-Members ($58) ______
Specials:
Early Bird: Buy your ticket by February 1 and take $5 off the ticket price
- OR - Symposium Special:
Symposium ticket plus one Individual Membership ($73)____________
Symposium ticket plus one Family Membership ($83) ____________
Tickets Total $_________
Lunches: $13 each, includes beverage, chips, apple and cookie (Must be preordered by Feb. 26)
_____ # Chicken Salad sandwich
_____ # Black Forest Ham sandwich
_____ # Turkey Breast sandwich
_____ # Veggie wrap
Payment
Lunches Total $________
Grand Total $ ________
Check enclosed, #________
Bill my MasterCard / Visa_# _____________________________________
Exp. Date ________ Security Code ________ (3-digit number on back of card)
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* Weekday daytime class ** Brown bag lunch (free)
Family Membership: $45________
✁
ENROLLMENT IS AUTOMATIC. No confirmation will be sent.
10-day notice required for refunds.
Mail to: RCGC ~ 5 Castle Park ~ Rochester, New York 14620.
Register by phone 585/473-5130; fax 585/473-8136; on-line www.rcgc.org.
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Proud Market Plant Sale
Saturday, May 23
RCGC Spring Symposium
Saturday, March 7
Library Book Sale
Saturday, February 14
Seed & Houseplant Swap
Saturday, January 31
Save the Dates!
Library open regular hours plus the 3rd Saturdays of
January through June, 9:30 am—12:30 pm.
Open hours: Tuesday—Thursday, 9 am—4 pm.
5 Castle Park
Rochester, New York 14620
Phone: (585) 473-5130
Fax: (585) 473-8136
www.rcgc.org
Rochester Civic Garden Center
Postal Carrier: Dated Material
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Rochester, N.Y.
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