Learn traditional and modern techniques to sharpen anything dull, like pesky kitchen cutlery, garden tools, scissors, etc. Topics to be covered include types of stones, gadgets, wet or dry, machines, all types of steel. Instructor will provide all instruments for demonstration and teach methods for students to try out.

If you have limited time, space or poor soil, container gardening may be right for you.  Get all the information you need to start vegetable gardening, herbs, perennials and annuals in containers from choosing the container, the right soil to water and fertilizer needs.  Find out how to choose plants and get some creative ideas for containers.

Organic is becoming more popular. Learn why to go organic, how to create an organic lawn, supplements and when to apply, how to transition to organic, what grass seeds are best for certain conditions, evaluating weeds and what they can tell you about your soil, fungus and insects that attack lawns and how to deal with them organically, alternatives to lawns and where to find resources

Planning and gardening for the birds and the butterflies just requires a few simple elements. Learn about the necessary elements in bird and butterfly-friendly gardens. Get information on plants, trees and shrubs that attract birds and butterflies to your garden and get a sample design for a butterfly garden.

Don’t give up on the garden you love.  If injury or arthritis has hindered you, learn about ways to modify your garden and the tools and gadgets you can use. Discussions include raised flower and vegetable beds, flowerpot and hanging gardens, even gardening with a friend or relative to share duties. Let’s make gardening fun again!

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 feng shui is and how to use it to bring about changes in their lives.

BEYOND HOSTAS AND IMPATIENS

Almost everyone has a section of their yard where it is hard to grow plants because it’s too shady. Learn how to determine how much shade you have, find out about plants for dry shade and moist shade, get information and a palate of non-traditional plants with both foliage and bloom that will thrive in these conditions.

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 and fish and plants for the water garden.