The family of Pauline Kennedy has funded the current and future series of gardening lectures at the Thomas Ford Memorial Library. In addition to donating her own extensive collection of gardening and landscaping books, the family has funded the purchase of additional books and materials on gardens and gardening for the Ford Library. A partial list can be found on the back of this detachable bookmark. Please look up these books at your next visit. In 1912, the family moved to Chicago where she attended the Church School of Art. She also attended the University of Illinois, becoming one of the first female students in the School of Landscape Architecture. After finishing her studies, she went to work for a Chicago firm that designed parks, thoroughfares, and golf courses. Master gardener Henrietta Yardley, the grower at the Oak Park Conservatory, comes to the Library for a special Monday night gardening workshop. Nina is a frequent contributor
Garden Consultant: Puget Sound, WA, 2001-present. Workings with do-it-yourself homeowners helping them establish goals for their landscapes and plan ways to achieve them. Gardening Radio Show Host: WGHT 1500 AM, Wayne, NJ, 1994-1995. Present basic gardening and advanced training lectures to public groups and College Continuing Education Courses. Instructed introductory and advanced horticultural courses and associated laboratories. Chief Executive Officer responsible for policy making, funding, planning, organizing, staffing and directing the activities of a nonprofit public garden. Management training program culminating with a M. S. in Public Horticulture with focus on education and administration. Planned, coordinated and supervised all aspects of day to day horticultural operations of this Bergen County Park. Instructed environmental courses to school groups and the general public (all ages).
Container Gardening
Growing in Small and Soilless Spaces So, you have more asphalt than soil in your schoolyard; students who, because of physical challenges, cannot easily access your outdoor garden; or simply little growing space. Consider what cool containers filled with vibrant colors, living lunches, or ethnic plantings can do for school entrances, classroom windows, or a corner of the community -- not to mention, the curriculum. The Resources section describes Web sites, books, and container gardening tools to help you dig deeper. You might, for instance, hope to make gardening more accessible to students with physical challenges by building tall wooden planters or placing containers on tables or benches. You'll find details in our Gardening with Kids Store. Members now save 10% on items at the Gardening with Kids store and NGA Garden Shop. Our gardening experts will tackle your growing dilemmas. Some gardeners prefer to fertilize with a dilute solution every other time they water.Perennial Gardening
Choose your garden location before designing it. Consider sun, wind, soil type, soil amendments and water. Plan the area to scale on paper. Perennial beds are easier to maintain when easily accessible. Consider the amount of time needed to maintain the garden. Prepare a list of desired perennials. Add organic matter to improve soil aeration and drainage. A well-designed perennial garden can provide many years of beauty and enjoyment. Careful selection of plant materials and thoughtful planning can result in a full season of color.All the key techniques for gardening organically, including the care and cultivation of plants, compost and fertilizers, and pest and disease control. Includes more than 350 easy to follow step-by-step artworks that guide you through a wide range of essential gardening projects. The vast experience of the RHS has produces this invaluable guide with clear, practical information for all gardeners. The HDRA Encyclopaedia of Organic Gardening - A major reference guide to gardening the natural way. Created with the support of Europe's largest organic organisation, The HDRA Encyclopaedia of Organic Gardening is the first fully illustrated, truly comprehensive guide. PACKED WITH EXPERT ADVICE and information on both ornamental and kitchen gardens, this is the essential reference guide for all organic gardeners - whatever their level of commitment INVALUABLE GUIDANCE on "going organic" and incorporating organic principles into garden planning and design. This little book really is a
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Butterfly Gardening Butterfly Gardening Butterfly Gardening for the South Florida Butterfly Gardening Gardening for Florida's Butterflies Florida Wildflowers In their Natural Communities Guide to the Vascular Plants of Florida Healing Plants Native Plants of Florida The Ferns of Florida The Guide to Florida Wildflowers The Right Plants for Dry Places The Shrubs and Woody Vines of Florida The Trees of Florida Florida Gardening NEW Allergy Free Gardening Complete Guide to Florida Gardening Florida Gardening: the newcomers survival manual a Florida's Fabulous Flowers Florida's Fabulous Trees Florida's Gardeners Guide Flowering Trees for Central and South Florida Flowering Trees of Florida For the Love of Roses in Florida and Elsewhere Fresh from Florida (recipes) Garden Bulbs for the SouthPayment must be received in advance in order to reserve a place in a class, workshop, or field trip. Some of the classes are limited in size. We accept MasterCard and Visa. Payment must be received in advance in order to reserve a place in a class, workshop, or field trip. No confirmations will be sent for classes. We will call you if the class is filled or canceled and refund your fee. Easy ways to register for TBG classes or tours: Telephone registration with credit card number and expiration date to (520) 326-9686, ext. 10 to reserve space before sending in registration forms and fees. Fax registration form with credit card and expiration date to (520) 324-0166.
Parkland will be having a staff meeting once a month, usually the first Monday of the month from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. During this time, the phone will be on the answering machine. gardening season is just around the corner. Below are some web sites that you and your patrons may find useful as we gear up for a new gardening season. Canadian Gardening Online http://canadiangardening.c om/index.shtml The online component of Canada's Magazine for the Home Gardener, this site contains some of the stories from the magazine as well as links to mail-order catalogues, discussion groups, and timely gardening hints. Canadiana Central at home: gardening http://www.canadiana.com /gardening/ This site has two components: gardening articles and gardening links. Approximately thirty carefully selected links lead to both Canadian and international gardening sites. There are also contests and there is a Garden Forum where you can post your questions or answers about gardening concerns.
An information-packed day geared for the beginning and advanced gardener. 3:00 End of Workshop Silent auction winners must be present or arrange for pick up of item(s) before end of workshop. University of Wisconsin-Extension, U.S. Department of friendly and practical approach to gardening, she has a master's degree in horticulture, is a certified arborist, started the Master Gardener program in Milwaukee, and is a horticulture instructor at Milwaukee Area Technical College. They will discuss shade gardening with an emphasis on hostas and their many uses in the landscape. Discover the joy and ease of shade gardening! She has considerable personal knowledge of general horticulture and is an avid gardener with interests that include vegetable gardening, bulbs, perennials, maintenance of her 2-acre "botanic garden" that has over 45 varieties of trees and shrubs, and grows many tropical plants in her home greenhouse. Please send registration form with check
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BROWARD COUNTY EXTENSION EDUCATION DIVISION Presents Tropical Gardening Seminars April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, and May 21, 2005 Only $25 Include Admission To All Six(6) Seminars plus materials and handouts Print form, Attach check made payable to Broward County Board of County Commissioners, and mail to Broward County Extension Education Tropical Gardening Workshops 3245 College Ave Davie, FL 33314gardening2004
reating and maintaining a garden can become more challenging as we get older. Here are some ways of making gardening easier and safer. only 15kg and is suitable for people who have difficulty pushing and starting standard mowers. over ten meters and follows the users movements around the garden. It automatically snaps back into a neat coil for easy storage. It comes with a spray handle for greater control. Other gardening tips: Bring the garden up to you - try gardening in posts or raised garden beds. ou can see and try some gardening products at the Independent Living Centre (ILC).All events to be held at the Wyndham Wilmington in historic downtown Wilmington. Dedicated to serving & strengthening the water gardening industry through education & information. Website: www.pondkeeper.com Email: videorose@aol.com April 2004 Dear Water Gardening Professional: If you are looking for an event that will give you the opportunity to meet hundreds of water garden retailers and pond installers, PONDAPALOOZAT is it! PONDAPALOOZA has been taking place since 1998, making this our seventh year. PONDAPALOOZA is the only national event serving the water gardening industry. This packet will give you all the information you need to choose how you might want to participate in this multifaceted event. It's a large market for water gardening businesses, tour offerings, and historic venues. Dedicated to serving & strengthening the water gardening industry through education & information. Dedicated to serving & strengthening the water gardening
