Check www.roguevalleynursery.com for class cancellation notifications. Nursery is now open to retail customers by appointment only. All classes begin at 10:00am and are located at Shooting Star Nursery unless indicated otherwise. Space is limited, so please be sure to register at www.roguevalleynursery.com/class. A minimum of 5 attendees is needed for a class, otherwise the class may be canceled.
April 4, 10:00am, Gardening in Clay Soils—Clay soils are one of the most challenging to work with in the garden. But there are plants that will tolerate the heavier soils found in parts of the Rogue Valley! Karen has curated a list especially for our valley and will show you how you can amend to help open up clay soils and a useful array of plant options that will thrive in the clay. Registration fee $15 each or $25 per couple.
April 25, 10:00am, Gardening for Pollinators—Join Kristina Lefever of Rogue Valley Pollination Project as she broadens your horizons beyond the honey bee and into the fascinating world of pollinators: from native bees to hummingbirds and beyond. Then, we’ll head into the nursery where Christie will show you some wonderful choices to attract pollinators to your garden throughout the seasons. We will also have some easy to start plant collections of pollinator-themed plants available. Registration fee $15 each or $25 per couple.
May 2, 10:00am, Waterwise Garden Design—When it comes to watering, more is not always—or even usually—better. There is a proper way to water and care for your plants and trees, especially drought-tolerant ones, that will set them up for a lifetime of success. Come learn how to get your plants well established, setup irrigation for the long haul, and take advantage of the inherent water-wise attributes of so many wonderful species. Learn how to make the most of what you have and what you can do to keep your waterwise landscape happy. Drought-tolerant plant collections will also be available for an easy start to your waterwise garden. Registration fee $15 each or $25 per couple
May 9, 10:00am-noon, Mother’s Day Class—Make Mom’s day special and bring the kids to craft something from the heart and for the garden. We will be painting pots or a sedum box, with the kids choosing a plant to fill it with. Come anytime within the 2 hour window. Registration fee $10 per child, adults free.