Minnesota


April 25-May 16, 2009
Choosing Specialty Perennials
MN Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN
Reliably hardy perennials are the backbones of most perennial gardens. This
series covers new and old varieties, how best to grow them, to growing unusual
plants in containers. This four-part series is held on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. on April 25, May 2, 9 and 16. For specific topics see the entries for
those dates. $120 ($100 members). For more information or to register contact the
Education Department, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, P.O. Box 39,
Chanhassen, MN 55317-0039 at (952) 443-1422.

April 25, 2009
Using Native Plants in the Garden
MN Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN
This program is presented by the City of Chanhassen as part of its Better
Environment Learning Series. Designing with native plants and other local
materials can help create sustainable, and easy care landscapes with year round
natural beauty. Understand how to best utilize your garden site and what native
plant species will thrive in that site. Includes a visit to some sites at the
Arboretum. First in a series on planning a garden from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
$40 ($30 members). For more information or to register contact the Education
Department, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, P.O. Box 39, Chanhassen, MN
55317-0039 at (952) 443-1422.

May 2, 2009
Container Gardening
MN Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN
Create colorful designs by breaking from convention and make unexpected
combinations of color, texture, height, form, seasonal interest, and color
progression for your containers. Class is lecture and demonstrations. Second in
a series on planning a garden from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $40 ($30 members).
For more information or to register contact the Education Department, Minnesota
Landscape Arboretum, P.O. Box 39, Chanhassen, MN 55317-0039 at (952)
443-1422.


May 9, 2009
IPM: Controlling Plant Pests Safely
MN Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN
Learn the principles of IPM (Integrated Pest Management) by understanding
pesticide use, biological and non chemical use, chemical approaches, insect
identification, and preventive measures that every gardener can and should do.
Third in a series on planning a garden from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $40 ($30
members). For more information or to register contact the Education Department,
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, P.O. Box 39, Chanhassen, MN 55317-0039 at
(952) 443-1422.

May 16, 2009
Peony: The King of Perennials
MN Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN
This in-depth presentation covers culture, classification, bloom season, varieties,
marketing, and why northern gardens should have them. Last in a series on
planning a garden from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $40 ($30 members). For more
information or to register contact the Education Department, Minnesota
Landscape Arboretum, P.O. Box 39, Chanhassen, MN 55317-0039 at (952)
443-1422.

June 6, 2009
Gardening with Herbs
MN Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN
Herbs have been used for centuries in many cultures for fragrance, medicine,
flavoring food, and garden designs.  Learn which annual and perennial herbs are
suitable for Minnesota, how to grow them in your garden, sources for purchase,
and more. First in a series on planting in late spring from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
$40 ($30 members). For more information or to register contact the Education
Department, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, P.O. Box 39, Chanhassen, MN
55317-0039 at (952) 443-1422.

June 6-27, 2009
Planting in Late Spring
MN Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN
Explore unique gardening styles and how they are used from herbs to moonlight
gardens. This four-part series is held on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
on June 6, 13, 20 and 27. For specific topics see the entries for those dates. $120
($100 members). For more information or to register contact the Education
Department, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, P.O. Box 39, Chanhassen, MN
55317-0039 at (952) 443-1422.


June 13, 2009
Daylilies: The Genus Hemerocallis
MN Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN
Daylilies are among the most reliable perennials in the garden. Learn about
culture, care, new and old cultivars, colors, varying sizes, Minnesota hardy ones,
and sources for purchase. Second in a series on planting in late spring from
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $40 ($30 members). For more information or to register
contact the Education Department, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, P.O. Box
39, Chanhassen, MN 55317-0039 at (952) 443-1422.

June 20, 2009
The Moonlight Garden: Creating a Luminous Landscape
MN Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN
Gain additional appreciation and enjoyment from your garden long after the sun
has set. An evening moonlight garden is more than white flowers. Learn how
texture, form, color, and variegation of leaves can add a special shimmer to the
evening garden and help brighten a dark corner of the garden. Third in a series
on planting in late spring from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $40 ($30 members). For
more information or to register contact the Education Department, Minnesota
Landscape Arboretum, P.O. Box 39, Chanhassen, MN 55317-0039 at (952)
443-1422.

June 27, 2009
Lilies: The Genus Lilium
MN Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN
Learn about lily history, culture, care, propagation techniques, sources, and
which lilies do well in Minnesota. Last in a series on planting in late spring from
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $40 ($30 members). For more information or to register
contact the Education Department, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, P.O. Box
39, Chanhassen, MN 55317-0039 at (952) 443-1422.

July 25, 2009
Botanical Latin: The Naming of Plants
MN Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN
Gain the insight for understanding scientific plant names and the logic behind
them. Learn the what, why, and how of botanical Latin. First in a series on
gardening in mid-summer from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $40 ($30 members). For
more information or to register contact the Education Department, Minnesota
Landscape Arboretum, P.O. Box 39, Chanhassen, MN 55317-0039 at (952)
443-1422.

July 25-Aug 15, 2009
Gardening in Mid-Summer
MN Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN
This series features details on growing and caring for popular plants like roses,
perennials and hostas. Also acquire basic plant name background. This four-part
series is held on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 25, Aug 1, 8 and
15. For specific topics see the entries for those dates. $120 ($100 members). For
more information or to register contact the Education Department, Minnesota
Landscape Arboretum, P.O. Box 39, Chanhassen, MN 55317-0039 at (952)
443-1422.

Aug 1, 2009
Growing Roses in Minnesota
MN Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN
Discover how easy it is to grow both tender and hardy roses in our cold climate.
Learn general rose care, cultivars, insects and diseases, winterizing, safe uses of
pesticides and herbicides and a trip to the Arboretum's Wilson Rose Garden.
Second in a series on gardening in mid-summer from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $40
($30 members). For more information or to register contact the Education
Department, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, P.O. Box 39, Chanhassen, MN
55317-0039 at (952) 443-1422.

Aug 8, 2009
Perennials for Sun and Shade
MN Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN
Find out which perennials will thrive in sunny and shady sites. Native plants and
cultivars will be covered. Third in a series on gardening in mid-summer from
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $40 ($30 members). For more information or to register
contact the Education Department, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, P.O. Box
39, Chanhassen, MN 55317-0039 at (952) 443-1422.

Aug 15, 2009
Hostas and Companion Plants
MN Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN
Hostas are best appreciated for their distinctive foliage. Learn how to grow,
propagate and select them for effective combinations with other shade-loving
plants. Includes a visit to the Hosta Glade. Last in a series on gardening in
mid-summer from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $40 ($30 members). For more
information or to register contact the Education Department, Minnesota
Landscape Arboretum, P.O. Box 39, Chanhassen, MN 55317-0039 at (952)
443-1422.

Sept 19, 2009
Apples for Minnesota Gardens
MN Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN
Learn the basics of growing apples, suitable varieties and cultivars for Minnesota,
cultural aspects, pruning, insect and disease control, when to harvest and how to
store your harvest. Includes a hike to see examples of apple cultivars. First in a
series on gardening in mid-summer from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $40 ($30
members). For more information or to register contact the Education Department,
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, P.O. Box 39, Chanhassen, MN 55317-0039 at
(952) 443-1422.

Sept 19 - Oct 10, 2009
Planting in the Fall
MN Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN
When the weather starts to turn crisp, learn which plants are best-suited for fall,
and how to prepare for spring. This four-part series is held on Saturdays from
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sept 19 and 26 and Oct 3 and 10. For specific topics
see the entries for those dates. $120 ($100 members). For more information or to
register contact the Education Department, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum,
P.O. Box 39, Chanhassen, MN 55317-0039 at (952) 443-1422.

Sept 26, 2009
Ornamental Grasses
MN Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN
Many grasses have more than one season of interest because of their attractive
foliage color and texture, distinctive plant habit, showy floral and fruiting
structures.  Find out which perennial and annual ornamental grasses are easy to
grow in your garden. Second in a series on gardening in mid-summer from 10:00
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $40 ($30 members). For more information or to register contact
the Education Department, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, P.O. Box 39,
Chanhassen, MN 55317-0039 at (952) 443-1422.


Oct 3, 2009
Growing Grapes
MN Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN
There are grapes for eating and grapes for making wine. Learn which cultivars to
grow, how to grow, pruning techniques, what to expect, diseases and pests,
breeding projects, and more. Includes a visit to various grape growing sites.
Third in a series on gardening in mid-summer from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $40
($30 members). For more information or to register contact the Education
Department, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, P.O. Box 39, Chanhassen, MN
55317-0039 at (952) 443-1422.

Oct 10, 2009
Bulbs: Fall Planting for Spring Color
MN Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN
Fall is the time to plant tulips, daffodils and interesting minor bulbs such as scilla,
and dwarf iris for spring blooms. Learn which bulbs are hardy and suitable for
Minnesota gardens. Last in a series on gardening in mid-summer from 10:00 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. $40 ($30 members). For more information or to register contact the
Education Department, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, P.O. Box 39,
Chanhassen, MN 55317-0039 at (952) 443-1422.
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