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Sit In On Gardening Seminars with the Pros

Launch your spring gardening plans with timely tips from the experts. Relax as entertaining speakers share their know-how and answer your gardening questions. Held in the Bouquet for the Day area, these seminars are included in your ticket price.

2013 Bouquet for the Day Schedule

Friday, February 8

1:00pm	Miniature or Fairy Gardens for Adults and Children Beth Burrell - Garden Designer, Plant Specialist & Owner of Giving Tree Introduce children to a love of gardening with the fun of a miniature space or create a whimsical corner in your own garden

2:30pm	Pruning Your Landscape with Confidence Dean Norton - Director of Horticulture at Mt. Vernon Basics of pruning trees and shrubs and demonstration of proper technique and tools.

4:00pm	Starting Plantings from Seeds Grace Harrison - Master Gardener & Member of Henrico Master Gardener Association The "when", "where" and "how" of starting plants from seeds for successful and cost-effective gardens.

5:00pm	Waterwise Container Gardening Lisa Sanderson - Master Gardener & Extension Agent with Virginia Cooperative Extension Create beautiful and easy container gardens that work well in Virginia's Climate.

Saturday, February 9

12:00pm	The Art of Bonsai - If I Can Do It, So Can YOU! Randi Heise - Member of The Richmond Bonsai Society & Hanover Master Gardener Techniques for creating and caring for Bonsai.

1:00pm	Container Garden with Mardi Gras Style Mark Viette - Celebrity Gardener, Author & Host of Down Home Virginia and In the Garden Following the theme of the show to create colorful and inviting container gardens to enjoy throughout the spring.

2:30pm	Bringing the Garden Indoors David Pippin - Floral & Garden Designer and Lecturer Maximizing your garden inside and out by planting a variety of flowers that thrive in Virginia's climate and then bringing the beauty indoors for continued enjoyment.

3:30pm	How to Grow Orchids in the Home Art Chadwick - Orchid Expert, Author, Lecturer & Owner of Chadwick & Son Orchids Tips for easy care, maintenance and re-blooming of orchids.

4:30pm	Buy One, Get More Lisa Sanderson - Master Gardener & Extension Agent with Virginia Cooperative Extension Propagating plants to greater and more economical use.

Sunday, February 10

1:00pm	Starting Plantings from Seeds Grace Harrison - Master Gardener & Member of Henrico Master Gardener Association The "when", "where" and "how" of starting plants from seeds for successful and cost-effective gardens.

2:00pm	Short Pump Symphonette A String Youth Orchestra for Students of All Ages The Short Pump Symphonette is a string youth orchestra comprised of more than 20 players, which rehearses on a weekly basis and performs public concerts throughout the year. The orchestra was founded by Chris Novelli and William Raposo in 2004 to provide an opportunity for strings students who are currently taking private lessons to play in an orchestra. Players range in age from elementary-, middle-, and high-school to senior citizens. The Short Pump Symphonette will perform a selection of popular and light classical favorites including highlights from “The Sound of Music” and “Pirates of the Carribean.” To learn more about the Symphonette, please contact Chris Novelli at 804-222-1757.

2:30pm	Bringing the Garden Indoors David Pippin - Floral & Garden Designer and Lecturer Maximizing your garden inside and out by planting a variety of flowers that thrive in Virginia's climate and then bringing the beauty indoors for continued enjoyment.

3:30pm	How to Grow Orchids in the Home Art Chadwick - Orchid Expert, Author, Lecturer & Owner of Chadwick & Son Orchids Tips for easy care, maintenance and re-blooming of orchids.