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Summer Workshops at Phantom Gardener
Aug 12 : Briana Davis, "In the Vegetable Garden with Briana"
Aug 26: Briana Davis, "In the Vegetable Garden with Briana"
Sept 10:  "The Language of Bulbs" w/ Virginia Luppino

Sept 17:  "Wild Food and Medicine Plant Walk" w/Dina Falcone

Sept 23:  "Putting the garden to bed" w/ Norbert Lazar

The Phantom Gardener 2006 Garden Workshop Series

Click on the links for more information about each of the following Phantom Gardener 2006 programs. All workshops have $10 admission fee, and reservations are required. Call Phantom at (845) 876-8606 to attend.

Click on any date for workshop information for that day.
MARCH 5 | 12 | 19 | 26 | APRIL 2 | 9 | 23 | 29 | MAY 6 | 20 | 26
JUNE 2 | 3 | 17 | 24 | JULY 7 | 15 | 29 | AUGUST 4 | 12 | 26 | SEPT. 10 | 17| 23

IN THE BOOKSHOP WITH GARDEN GURUS
Lecture series; inside Sunday Mornings at 10 a.m.
Has the winter rendered you lethargic, glazed... slug-like? Crawl out of your cave and get your gardening juices flowing. Join our spring lecture series and stimulate your brain with presentations on a wide array of topics. Our speakers are passionate professionals who offer broad experience across a large range of horticulture disciplines.

IN THE YARD WORKSHOPS
Hands-on; outside Saturday Mornings at 10 a.m.
Something new this year at Phantom, an opportunity to get your hands dirty and learn by doing! We are offering three workshops to get your hands dirty, your beds started and carry you through the season. Learn how to put the plants in the ground, make ‘em grow and tuck them into bed for winter.

IN THE GREENHOUSE: CONTAINER PLANTING
One lecture, Fri., May 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Stuff your garden into a pot! Container gardens can embrace all the qualities of a large garden on an intimate scale. Julianne, Phantom Gardener’s Queen of Containers, will demonstrate how to create an expressive display of dramatic color or understated beauty using both edible and ornamental plants. Broaden your concept of container gardens by incorporating a surprising selection of tropicals, herbs, annuals, perennials, grasses ­ even woody plants.

IN THE BOOKSHOP WITH GARDEN AUTHORS
Lecture series, three Friday evenings at 7 p.m.
Enjoy this series of summer evening presentations by published garden authors. Each author brings literary zeal and a level of knowledge that reflects the necessary research and commitment required to complete a written work on a specialized topic.

IN THE VEGETABLE GARDEN WITH BRIANA
Hands-on; outside workshops, bi-weekly Saturdays at 10 a.m.
Join Briana Davis in learning the various activities in the vegetable garden: planting, weeding, pruning, trellising, and harvesting. These are hands-on workshops that provide the opportunity to ask questions about vegetable gardens and growing your own organic food. Briana Davis, founder and former owner of Hearty Roots Community Farm in Tivoli, has come to Phantom to share her knowledge and passion for edible plants.


More details about each 2006 Workshop Series


IN THE BOOKSHOP WITH GARDEN GURUS
Lecture series; inside the bookshop, Sunday mornings in March and April at 10 a.m.

Homeowners Guide to Organic Landscape Care
with Bradley H. Roeller
Sunday, March 5, 10 a.m.
It is possible to practice organic landscape care. Brad Roeller, manager of the Display Gardens at Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, NY, will help you understand what it takes. This talk will provide tips for both amateur and professional gardeners on how to successfully manage their flower garden and landscape by utilizing environmentally sound products and practices. Having the best landscape in the neighborhood and keeping it looking that way without pesticides, inorganic fertilizers, and endless watering is possible if one is willing to question conventional wisdom and practices. For over two decades, gardeners at the Institute of Ecosystem Studies have evaluated thousands of woody and herbaceous landscape plants while developing a system of plant care and landscape management that does not rely on chemical fertilizers or pesticides, or frequent irrigation. Topics covered include: why site analysis and plant selection is so important; how to put and integrated pest management program to work for you; what are biostimulants and why are they better than fertilizers; why Kentucky bluegrass is out and corn glutin is in; seasonal gardening practices for the prudent gardener; sources and resources for organic gardeners.

Organic Lawn Care
with Norbert Lazar
Sunday March 12, 10 a.m.
Phantom owner Lazar will discuss the pros and cons of lawns. At "The Phantom" we encourage people to plan carefully for less lawn and more ground cover. If you simply love your lawn and cannot possibly consider think about life without it, it is possible to have a safe, organic, aesthetically pleasing lawn. Lazar will cover the tools necessary to maintain a beautiful, non-toxic lawn. Proper soil preparation, nutrients, cultural care and pests will be covered.

Beyond Birdseed: Planting for the Birds
with Linda Anderson
Sunday March 19, 10 a.m.
Linda Anderson will begin with an overview of birds in the Hudson Valley region and then introduce the many plants that provide food and shelter for them. Discover annuals, perennials, woody shrubs and trees that will entice birds to your garden and add a new layer of beauty to your landscape. Anderson studied Landscape Architecture at Cornell University. She is currently Landscape Designer for the Phantom Gardener, promoting organic landscape care and ecologically sensitive design.

Pruning
with Doug Fincke at Montgomery Place.
Sunday, March 26, 10 a.m.
Please note! This is a hands-on workshop at Montgomery Place off Route G in Annandale-On-Hudson near Red Hook, not at Phantom Gardener.
Doug Fincke, fruit farmer at Annandale Cidery and Montgomery Place Orchards in Red Hook, will take the class outside and into the orchards. Learn how to identify fruiting and flowering buds, growth habits of various trees and vines, and proper pruning techniques. Dress for warmth, bring your questions and be prepared to enjoy the beauty of the early spring orchard!
Directions to Montgomery Place: From the Phantom Gardener, NORTH on route 9G. Just before the second traffic light, make a LEFT onto BARRYTOWN ROAD. RIGHT at 4-way stop sign to CTY RTE 103 / RIVER ROAD. Turn LEFT at white gate into Montgomery Place. There will be a sign there directing you to parking. Don’t forget to dress for the weather (mud!) and have fun!

Seed-Starting
with Briana Davis
Sunday, April 2, 10 a.m.
Please note! This lecture will take place in the Phantom Gardener greenhouse.
Learn about various techniques for starting your own vegetable seedlings. Understand which seeds can be sown directly into the garden soil, which need to be started indoors and the appropriate planting time for each vegetable. Discussion will include information about seed varieties (heirlooms and others), soil mixes, lighting, and water needs. Phantom Gardener's Davis is formerly co-owner of the Hearty Roots Community Farm in Tivoli.


From Garden to Table
with Sybille Schubert
Sunday, April 9, 10 a.m.
The relationship between a chef and her garden or a chef and the food with which she cooks is an intimate one. Sybille Schubert (pictured above), a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park and dedicated gardener, has created both an aesthetically delightful and productive source of delicious organic produce. Listen to the chef talk about what she plants and why. Learn how the garden makes its way to the table.

(April 16, Easter Sunday, no lecture)

At Home in the Woods
with Eli Joseph-Hunter
Sunday, April 23, 10 a.m.
"Woodland gardening can be so much more than cultivating plants that bloom in the shade.... A landscape aesthetic inspired by the complex dynamics and architecture of the forest is not only more humanly satisfying, it is more sympathetic to the natural processes that are essential to a healthy woodland environment."
--Rick Darke, The American Woodland Garden
Eli Joseph-Hunter, Phantom’s woody plant geek, will take you on a walk in the woods throughout all four seasons. The talk will include a list of favorite trees, shrubs, and perennials that thrive in the eastern deciduous forest; the question of native plants versus those that have been introduced; and his personal observations from living in the woods in Greene County, New York.




IN THE YARD WORKSHOPS
Hands-on, outside. Saturday Mornings at 10 a.m.

Garden Preparation & Planting
with Phantom Gardener staff
Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m.
If you are a beginning gardener, this is a class for you. Get comfortable and get your hands dirty. Learn the basics of bed preparation and planting. Best of all, loosen up and have fun!

Garden Maintenance
with Phantom Gardener staff
Saturday, June 24, 10 a.m.
The second class in this beginner’s series will focus on summer maintenance of your garden. Weeding, cutting back, deadheading, proper watering and mulching. Bring your questions and dress to enjoy the work and the summer weather.

Putting the Garden to Bed
with Norbert Lazar
Saturday, September 23, 10 a.m.
For the last class in our beginner’s series, Norbert, the Phantom himself, long-time organic gardener, and believer in sustainable gardening practices, will describe basic clean-up techniques for your garden. He will also share with you organic methods to improve your soil. Fall is the perfect time to prepare for a healthy, thriving garden next year!




IN THE GREENHOUSE: CONTAINER PLANTING
One lecture, Friday, May 26 at 6:30 p.m.
with Julianne
Stuff your garden into a pot! Container gardens can embrace all the qualities of a large garden on an intimate scale. Julianne will demonstrate how to create an expressive display of dramatic color or understated beauty using both edible and ornamental plants. Broaden your concept of container gardens by incorporating a surprising selection of tropicals, herbs, annuals, perennials, grasses ­ or even woody plants.




IN THE BOOKSHOP WITH GARDEN AUTHORS
Lecture series, three Friday evenings at 7 p.m.
Enjoy this series of summer evening presentations by published garden authors. Each author brings literary zeal and a level of knowledge that reflects the necessary research and commitment required to complete a written work on a specialized topic.


LEE REICH
Friday, June 2, 7 p.m.
Author of Weedless Gardening, The Pruning Book, Uncommon Fruits for Every Garden, A Northeast Gardener's Year.
Lecture on Special Pruning Techniques.
A slide lecture about pleaching, pollarding, and creating standards and espaliers. These four pruning techniques make a bold statement in the landscape and have a practical side as well. We will cover the ornamental and practical uses of these techniques, the steps involved in creating them, and the plants appropriate for such techniques.



AMY GOLDMAN
Friday, July 7, 7 p.m. TENTATIVE
Author of The Compleat Squash; A Passionate Grower's Guide to Pumpkins, Squashes and Gourds; Melons for the Passionate Grower.



ANNIE B. BOND
Friday, August 4, 7 p.m.
Author of Home Enlightenment: Practical, Earth-Friendly Advice for Creating a Nurturing, Healthy, and Toxin-Free Home and Lifestyle; Clean and Green: The Complete Guide to Non-Toxic and Environmentally Safe Housekeeping; Better Basics for the Home: Simple Solutions for Less Toxic Living; The Green Kitchen Handbook: Practical Advice, References, & Sources for Transforming the Center of Your Home into a Healthy, Livable Place.




IN THE VEGETABLE GARDEN WITH BRIANA
Hands-on; outside workshops. Biweekly Saturdays at 10 a.m. in the vegetable garden.
Join Briana Davis in learning the various activities in the vegetable garden: planting, weeding, pruning, trellising, and harvesting. These are hands-on workshops that provide the opportunity to ask questions about vegetable gardens and growing your own organic food. Phantom Gardener's Davis is formerly co-owner of the Hearty Roots Community Farm in Tivoli.

Saturday, May 6
Saturday, May 20
Saturday, June 3
Saturday, June 17

Saturday, July 15, 10 a.m.
Lecture
Extending the Season: Growing Vegetables for Fall and Winter Harvest
Davis will discuss fall and winter vegetable varieties, and planting times for extending the growing season from late fall into winter. Learn about different methods for crop storage that can easily be attained in your own home or garden. Imagine, you can have homegrown organic vegetables all year long!

Saturday, July 29
Saturday, August 12
Saturday, August 26

SEPTEMBER WORKSHOPS

The Language of Bulbs with Virginia Luppino

Sunday, Sept. 10   10a.m.

Bulbs are one of the most rewarding additions to the landscape whether they are announcing the arrival of spring or withstanding the heat of summer. Virginia, Phantom’s Landscape Gardener, will share the ins and outs of naturalizing bulbs in the landscape, deer resistant bulbs, summer blooming bulbs and more.  Topics will include how to plant, to fertilize or not to fertilize and when to cut back foliage.  Discussing both their understated subtleties and garish boldness you are bound to find a place in your landscape for a few new carefree favorites. 

Wild Food and Medicine Plant Walk with Dina Falcone

Sunday, Sept. 17  10 a.m.

Learn to identify the wild weeds using basic sensory tools while discovering their culinary, nutritional and medicinal properties.  Dina, a practicing herbalist, gardener, mother, and dancer with a strong focus on food activism and nutritional healing, will lead you on a walk throughout the nursery.  Be prepared to view the landscape in a new way!  

Putting the Garden to Bed with Norbert Lazar
Saturday, September 23, 10 a.m.
For the last class in our beginner’s series, Norbert, the Phantom himself, long-time organic gardener, and believer in sustainable gardening practices, will describe basic clean-up techniques for your garden. He will also share with you organic methods to improve your soil. Fall is the perfect time to prepare for a healthy, thriving garden next year!



PAST WORKSHOPS

Click here to read about Phantom Gardener workshops from Fall, 2005.
Click here to read about Phantom Gardener workshops from Spring, 2005.





RESOURCES


Invasive plant information

Invasive Plants Council of NYS
NY Flora Atlas
Invasive Plants Atlas of New England
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation


Arboretums

Landis Arboretum


Local gardening information

Cornell Univ. Cooperative Extension Columbia County
Cornell Univ. Cooperative Extension Dutchess County
Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Hudson Valley Tree Fruit Newsletter
NYSAE Hudson Valley Lab
Hudson Valley GardenWeb Forum
Cornell U. soil testing for home gardeners
Columbia Co. CCE soil testing for home gardeners
Columbia County 4-H
Perennially Yours Gardening Events Listings


Suppliers

Campania International (pottery)
Coast of Maine (organic soil products)
Garden Wood (furniture)
Kessel's Nursery (plant material)
Spring Meadow Nursery (plant material)
Sunny Border plant material)


Local general information

About Town Dutchess
Historic Hudson Valley
Hudson Valley Net
Northern Dutchess Community Showcase
Rhinebeck Chamber of Commerce
Rhinebeck.com
Town of Red Hook
Village of Tivoli


Local institutions

Bard College
Hudson Valley Raptor Center
Upstate Films


Environmental groups

Audubon New York
Environmental Advocates of NY
Hudson River Foundation
Natural Resources Defense Council
New York League of Conservation Voters
Riverkeeper
Sierra Club New York
Scenic Hudson