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Saturday Morning Seminar Series: On Saturday mornings we have free seminars at our Newbury Street location starting in April. They run approximately one hour and are held rain or shine starting at 10:00 am. Registration preferred, but not required. Click here for a print friendly reminder calendar.
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Residential Garden Design
Laura Eisener will present residential garden design which is an overview of design objectives and problem solving for residential gardens. Bring pictures of your trouble areas and Laura can offer suggestions. |
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April 6, 2013
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Unilock Mobile Showroom
Joel Skaaland the Territory Manager for Unilock will be onsite with the Unilock Mobile RV. If you are looking to build on your own or hire a contractor Joel can answer your walkway, wall and patio questions.
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April 13, 2013
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Lawn basics
Northeast Nursery’s lawn and turf expert Paul Carey will guide you through starting a lawn and how to keep it growing throughout the year. |
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April 20, 2013
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How to maintain a family and pet friendly yard
Charlie Shields from Espoma Co. will explain how to protect your family and pets while maintaining a great lawn and garden.
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April 27, 2013
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Composting and Gardening Basics
Spring is here and you are not quite sure how to start a vegetable or flower garden.
- When should I plant?
- What should I do to the soil?
- How do I maintain the garden afterwards?
These are common questions that we receive from both avid gardeners and newbies. At our Gardening Basics seminar you will receive valuable information about starting a garden and keeping it lush and full all season long.
For already developed gardens we will share with you ways to wake it up from its winter slumber to bring you bursts of color to welcome in the spring.
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May 4, 2013
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Fruit Trees and Small Fruits: General Care and Maintenance
Imagine biting into a fresh picked apple or peach, the juice is flowing out onto your hands. Wouldn't it be nice to grab a bucket full of blueberries to blend into homemade muffins? All of this can happen really easily by installing a fruit tree or small fruit in your yard.
No more going to the orchard in the fall, now you can reap the benefits now by coming to our seminar this Saturday. Learn how easy it is to grow and maintain fruits in your own yard.
Besides the harvest many fruits will offer a flower and fall leaf color that adds beauty to the landscape. If you are not quite sure what kind of fruits would work best for you, research online. Our web site has information that will be helpful for selecting the right plants.
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May 11, 2013
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Children’s Mother's Day: Pot a Plant for Mom*
Bring the kids into the Garden Center and pot a plant up for Mom on either Saturday or Sunday the 11th and 12th. We will supply you with the soil, small plant and pot; your child can decorate the pot themselves to personalize it for Mom!
* Basic materials will be provided, any additional materials will be available for purchase prior to the seminar.
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May 11 and 12, 2013
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Vegetables, Herbs, and Container Gardening
Home cooking always warms the heart and this seminar will help you with growing and maintaining your plants. Learn the proper techniques to plant and maintain your patio or back yard garden. A DS Cole representative will be on property to assist in container gardening basics. |
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May 18, 2013
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Insects and Garden Pests
Bob Bergeron from Bonide will be here to help you figure out what type of pest you might have on your plants or lawn. Bring in a sample of your infected plant or lawn to get a better knowledge of what it is and how to treat it.
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May 25, 2013
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Rose Care and Selection
Roses are not always red and violets are not always blue. Come learn what new and exciting low maintenance roses are available. Learn which varieties are suitable for your garden and how to plant and maintain them afterwards.
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June 8, 2013
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Registration preferred, but not required. You can click, email or call 978-535-6550.
All seminars are free, run approximately one hour and are held rain or shine on Saturdays at 10:00 am.
Have a topic you’d like us to talk about or comments on a seminar you have attended? Please email a team member. |
Click
here for Map Quest Directions to our Northeast Nursery location on 234
Newbury Street, Peabody, MA 01960 |
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