Garden School 2009

Class participants receive a 10% discount on all plants purchased the day of the class.

 

Wildflower Walk at Willowglen

Date:
Saturday May 23 9 AM 11 AM
(Limit 10)
Fee:
$10

This will be a rare over the fence look at Willowglens back forty. Lindsay will lead this tour over hill and dale, pointing out various woodland wildflowers common to northeast Iowa. We will also learn about woodland ecology and perhaps view a few returning wood warblers. Wear your boots. Snacks provided.

Design Elements for Your Flower Garden

Date:
Saturday June 13 9 AM 11 AM
Fee:
$20

Let us help to demystify the subject of garden design. By attending this class
youll learn a few basic concepts and principles as well as how simple it is to
choose great plant combinations for your own borders.

Gardening: Simple, Satisfying, Sustainable

Date:
Saturday June 20 9 AM 11 AM
Fee:
$20

Whether its flower, vegetable or landscape gardening it seems everyone is planning to do a bit more this year. And everyone is talking about applying sustainable or organic practices. Whether you have been gardening a long time or a little, we think youll enjoy this discussion of such a current topic. We have been gardening organically for over 30 years now and would love to share what weve learned. Come with your questions and go home with information about pest control, soils, fertility and more.

Rustic Willow Trellis & Fence Workshop

Date:
Saturday June 27 9 AM Noon
Fee:
$50

We supply the materials, tools and a few guidelines; you build it and take it home to your own garden. Join us for a fun morning of creativity with wire, nails and sticks. Bring gloves, hand pruners and a vehicle big enough to transport your finished projects.

 

 

 

 

Perennial Plant Propagation

Perennial Plan Propagation

Date: Saturday August 8th 9 AM 11 AM
Fee: $20

Want to learn free ways to get more plants for your garden? Youll gain the
confidence after this fun and informative session. Using simple and low-tech
methods and tools, well cover the keys to root divisions, seeding and cuttings.

Rustic Willow Towers

Date: Saturday August 29th Noon 4PM

Fee: $75

Here's your chance to learn how to make the popular Willowglen rustic plant tower with Lee and Lindsay. This is a large sturdy woven structure that, when grown with vines, adds a pillar of color to your flower borders. Participants will want to bring work gloves, hand pruners and a vehicle large enough to transport the finished tower

 

Willowglen Weaving Weekend with Jo Campbell-Amsler
9th Annual Weekend of Willow Craft

Date:
Saturday & Sunday August 15-16

Join in for our annual willow weekend with Jo Campbell-Amsler. This years projects features a shallow sieve/tray and a flower gathering basket Jo designed with Willowglen in mind. As always, no prior experience weaving with willow is necessary just bring your enthusiasm and curiosity. The fees listed include all materials and instruction. Discussions each day will include information about growing and harvesting local willow and other materials.

What to Bring:

If possible bring along small hand pruners, utility knife, awl, old bed sheet, spray bottle and sack lunch. Some tools will be available to share.

Class size is limited, so sign up early for one or both days.

Willowglen Flower Basket

Date:
Saturday August 15 8:30AM 5PM
Fee:
$85

This basket is designed to carry flowers in from the garden. Its a delight to make, whether you are an experienced willow weaver or trying this art for the first time. Different applications of the rim and rib placement make for an interesting weaving experience.
Size 20L x 12W x 6D

 

 

Oval Sieve

Date:
Sunday August 16 8:30AM 4 PM
Fee:
$85

This is a great basket for the beginner in willow. Easy in construction, easy to weave and many variations in size are possible with this type of construction. The frame is willow with hand finished wooden bars. Its a functional and beautiful project. Size 14.5L x 9.5W x 3H

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