The most common question asked in this seminar is:” Why don’t my apple trees have any apples?” Spend two evenings in this seminar and you will have your answer and know why and how to correctly prune and balance your tree back to health. If you are new to fruit trees: Start here. Bring a legal pad and a #2 pencil.

There is a misconception the art of bonsai is a specialized Japanese horticultural art form with no relationship to garden design. The truth is that bonsai design principles are universal design principles. An overview of the art of bonsai, bonsai display, and design elements in the Japanese garden will help the home gardener understand the basic concepts of Eastern design principles. This lecture shows how these design principles can be applied in conjunction. It is recommended, but not required, that participants attend “Taming of the Shrubs” class prior to this class.

This introductory class is geared to those curious about honeybees and who may be considering starting hives of their own. Topics discussed will be honeybee behavior, cost, time commitment (by season), equipment and types of hives.

If your garden is no longer in bloom come August, this is the class for you! Learn about some perennials and shrubs that bloom in August, September and October. See examples of some fall containers to get your creative juices flowing. Some examples of what a fall perennial garden could be will be shown. What tasks that have to be done in your perennial and vegetable beds, yard and lawn in order to get ready for the coming winter will be talked about as you go about winding down the gardening season.

If your garden is no longer in bloom come August, this class is for you! Learn about some perennials and shrubs that bloom in August, September and October. See examples of some fall containers to get your creative juices flowing. Some examples of what a fall perennial garden could be will be shown. Discuss tasks that must be done as you wind down your yard and lawn for Winter.

Learn how to apply basic Feng Shui principals to your home using a bagua map. Learn how to enhance 2 areas of your home, the wealth area and the relationship area, by making simple shifts to your environment to make changes in your life.

Would you like more wealth and prosperity, a better relationship with your spouse, change your career? Learn how to make these changes and more, by making a shift in your environment to manifest your wishes. Students will learn what is and how to use it to bring about changes in their lives.

The water feature is a vital element in the Japanese Garden. This lecture will discuss water features are created and the principles of their design and installation. Special emphasis will be put on how even the smallest gardens can incorporate a water feature. Topics include, site selection, design, waterfalls, creating rivers, pump and filter selection, fish and plants for the water garden.