| Thursday, February 9 |
| 1:30PM |
Lisa Sanderson |
Buy One, Make More: Cutting Propagation of Plants
Have you ever bought a plant and thought you wished that you bought more! Well, save your money! Vegetative propagation can very often provide you with an inexpensive way to grow more of those plants you like. Learn how to propagate plants by cuttings, layering and division. You'll learn easy ways to propagate at home without installing a mistbed. |
| 2:30PM |
Dean Norton |
Pruning with Confidence
Learn the basics of pruning trees, shrubs and evergreens with confidence and with success. Correct pruning cuts. Proper timing and techniques will be discussed and demonstrated. |
| 3:30PM |
Grace Harrison |
Start Plants From Seeds
Start your own flowers and vegetables from seeds and learn to transplant and how to care for plants. |
| 4:30PM |
Sam Harris & Sunnie Wright |
Easy Houseplants: How to “Green Up” your Thumb!
You'll be sure to improve your ability to grow healthier houseplants as Sam and Sunny look at the easiest plant varieties to grow. Also, learn how to identify pests and problems before they occur. |
| 6:30PM |
Sam Harris |
Streets of Richmond
Through photos, and quick sketches, Sam will review ideas of gardening from the curb to the front door, addressing the practice of the marketing term, "curb appeal". |
| Friday, February 10 |
| 12:00PM |
Sam Harris |
Streets of Richmond
Through photos, and quick sketches, Sam will review ideas of gardening from the curb to the front door, addressing the practice of the marketing term, "curb appeal". |
| 1:00PM |
Ron Petitt |
Container Gardening – Hanover Master Gardeners
The Hanover Master Gardeners will entertain and educate you with soil preparation, plant selection, construction and/or reconstruction of the container. Enjoy an interactive presentation of photos, containers and plants. |
| 2:00PM |
Container Challenge |
Sam Harris Judge |
| 3:00PM |
Art Chadwick |
How to Grow Orchids in the Home
Learn about the five most popular orchids today as well as the cultural tips necessary to make them grow and bloom to their full potential. Live samples will be passed around in this ‘Show and Tell’ format |
| 4:00PM |
Wendy Tilley |
”Where are the Roses?”
2012 landscaping includes roses for long-term color. See new easy care roses, newest hand-healthy garden tools and learn to prune for ongoing blooms. |
| 5:00PM |
Randi Heise |
Bonsai for the Beginner
Randi will de-mystify the art of bonsai and provide the information needed for you to create and care for your own bonsai. |
| 6:00PM |
Sam Harris & Sunnie Wright |
Easy Houseplants: How to “Green Up” your Thumb!
You'll be sure to improve your ability to grow healthier houseplants as Sam and Sunny look at the easiest plant varieties to grow. Also, learn how to identify pests and problems before they occur. |
| Saturday, February 11 |
| 11:30PM |
Art Chadwick |
How to Grow Orchids in the Home
Learn about the five most popular orchids today as well as the cultural tips necessary to make them grow and bloom to their full potential. Live samples will be passed around in this ‘Show and Tell’ format |
| 12:30PM |
Rebecca Kolls |
Dressing your Pots for Success
Creating beautiful designer looking pots is as easy as dressing yourself! Really! Join Rebecca Kolls as she walks you through the step-by-step- process of potting a blooming paradise that will have the neighbors green with envy. She will share her secret recipe and tips on keeping the potted paradise perfect . |
| 1:30PM |
Container Challenge |
Rebecca Kolls Judge |
| 2:30PM |
Sarah von Pollaro |
Tips and Tricks of Floral Design
The Tips and Tricks of Floral Design. Sarah von Pollaro owner of Urban Petals Floral Design will share the essential tips, tricks, and techniques of floral design to create gorgeous, long lasting designs. Sarah's designs have adorned the White House, the Kennedy Center, and the Macy's Flower Show |
| 3:30PM |
Grace Harrison |
Start Plants From Seeds
Start your own flowers and vegetables from seeds and learn to transplant and how to care for plants. |
| 4:30PM |
Randi Heise |
Bonsai for the Beginner
Randi will de-mystify the art of bonsai and provide the information needed for you to create and care for your own bonsai. |
| 7:00PM |
Short Pump Symphonette |
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| Sunday, February 12 |
| 12:30PM |
Gabriele Rausse |
Cooking Unusual Vegetables
Visitors to Monticello's Kitchen Garden are unfailingly curious about how to prepare many of the odd and rare vegetables found there. Gabriele Rausse is a chef revered by his collegues and friends for his ability to simply transform ordinary and unusual garden produce into delicious meals. During this session, he will introduce particpants to surprising curiosities like sea kale, cardoon and Caracalla bean flowers; as well as underappreciated gourmet vegetables such as endive, Florence fennel, fava beans, and crowder peas. |
| 1:30PM |
Container Challenge |
Jim Hassold – Glen Allen Nursery |
| 2:30PM |
Gabriele Rausse |
Cooking Unusual Vegetables
Visitors to Monticello's Kitchen Garden are unfailingly curious about how to prepare many of the odd and rare vegetables found there. Gabriele Rausse is a chef revered by his collegues and friends for his ability to simply transform ordinary and unusual garden produce into delicious meals. During this session, he will introduce particpants to surprising curiosities like sea kale, cardoon and Caracalla bean flowers; as well as underappreciated gourmet vegetables such as endive, Florence fennel, fava beans, and crowder peas. |
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