2012 SPRING SEMINARS
     
       All Seminars are FREE & Open to the Public !!

March 24 - @ 11:00   “All Things Organic” –  With: Kim Sorenson / Fort Worth              

 * Kim is VERY knowledgeable – and will give lots of Information & Tips:
~  Organic Solutions / Bed Prep / Fungus & Insect Solutions.
~ Tips on successfully growing Tomatoes, Peppers & Vegetables
~  Heat & Drought tips for Vegetable Gardens !!
* Samples, Handouts, Loads of Information – Refreshments !!!     Bring your Question 
  ORGANIC SALES ALL WEEKEND   …. Compost Bins  …. Rain Barrels *

 March 31 – @ 11:00   “Tomatoes , Peppers, Fruits & More ”     -                                                                                                                                                         With:  Richard Green 
* GROW TONS of Tomatoes, Peppers – When to Plant, How to Plant & Fertilizing
* Container Vegetable Gardening – How to get started. 
* Growing bountiful Grapes, Black Berries, Blue Berries, Raspberries, & Fruit Trees
* Huge Selections:  Tomatoes & Peppers  … Including Heirloom Varieties
* Pick up a form for the “Biggest Tomato Contest” !! 



April 7 - @ 11:00    Trees ~ A Valuable Resource - 
                                                                        With:  Arborist - Scott Keller / Heritage Tree Service

With the heat and drought of last year …. We need be attentive to our valuable resource TREES.   Learn about proper Tree Pruning – Diseases & Watering.  Bring questions, samples, pictures. 

     

                        April 14  -  GRAND RE - OPENING

                          
  April 21 @ 11:00  “ ROSES – Can you Grow Hybrid Teas in Texas ??”       
                                                                                                        With  Lothar Behnke /  Weeks Roses Specialist
Learn the tricks to growing beautiful Roses in Texas !!
Beautiful New Varieties, Rose of the Year, Texas Superstars,  Earth Kind
Pruning, Fertilizing, Watering …… Drawings for FREE ROSES !!            

ALSO … HERB WEEKEND – 2012 Herb of the Year – THE ROSE !!

* HERB SALE    ~   Huge Variety of Herbs   * Herb Recipes     * Herb Planters  

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April 28 @ 11:00   -  “Container Gardening - “Unique & Fun Ideas”  & NEW Plants
                                                                                                                    with Linda Taube
Container Gardening is the most versatile and valuable accents in your landscape. 
NEW – RENEW – REPOROSE ……It will open up a whole new adventure.
ALSO .......  Learn about New Plants  & “ Sizzling Summer Selections” !!

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                                      JOIN US MAY 5 .... PINK DAY 
Seminars, Refreshments, Huge Bake Sale, Drawings, Sales!! 
                                                                     

May 5 - @ 11:00   The Art of Flower Design & Arranging
                                                                              with Designer Susan Hooper of CASTLEBERRY FLORIST

• The art of Flower Arranging in Vases & Bowls …or what you have under the sink !!
•  Flowers, Fillers & Fun      
•  Drawings for her Completed Floral Arrangements !!   

May 5 – PINK DAY
Please join us on Sat. May 5 for “Pink Day” to help raise Funds for Breast Cancer Research.   We choose to become involved and raise money for this campaign, because Breast Cancer is a cause that is close to all of us.  We urge everyone to participate and / or donate to help find a cure for this great cause …… Breast Cancer Research.
Activities:   “Pink Plant”  Specials
                         Bake Sales ~  We welcome anyone who would like to participate and donate baked goods.  
                         Refreshments ~ Balloons  ~ Drawings
* Wear a fun “Pink” Outfit, and receive a “Pink” Coupon for Savings !

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May 12 @ 11:00    “Xeroscaping …. Drought Tolerant Landscapes  
                                                            with Darlene Cottier /President of the Master Gardeners
Learn how to make your landscape a little more water friendly with:

• Heat & Drought Hardy Plants
• Xeriscape – 7 Steps 
• Water Wise Tips

  
May 19 - @ 11:00    “The Ultimate Moss Basket”  Workshop 

Participate in making your own Moss Basket … filled with color ~ then Take it home & Enjoy !! Soil & Moss & Instructional Help will be provided ….. Discounted prices on any Plants & Basket Frames!

 

May 26 @ 11:00  “How Increase the value of your
                                                                               Real Estate with Plants” 
                                                              with Mike Barton / Real Estate Agent/ Master Gardener 

• Learn how to increase the value of  your home
• Natural Screens
• Curb Appeal

      
June 2 @ 11:00  “What’s Bugging You”
                                                                              with Sue Abernathy  Entomology Specialist / Master Gardener
    
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs …… everyone has them …… but what do we do about them!!
Learn:  Identifications – Good Bugs & Bad Bugs, & Controls 
Sue will explain how with baits and other controls we all can …….Get rid of Fire Ants!!! 
  ** Bring Samples of Insects & Samples of the damage they are creating.  
  INSECT QUESTIONS OF ALL KIND WELCOME

June 9  ~ PHOTO CONTEST  ~ Fun & Rewarding !!
 Open to anyone ~ Gifts Will awarded to the winners of each category.  You may enter in all Categories or just one !!           Pick up details at Twin Oaks Nursery, or go on line to "Events" 
         

           CATAGORIES:   * Bugs     * Reflections   * Streets    * Bridges    * Vegetables    * Red Flowers