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The
Phantom Gardener 2008 Garden Workshop Series
We
are pleased to offer this eclectic array of workshops, and hope
that you find topics of interest on the schedule. Workshops
are $10 each, payable in advance. All Earth Day (4/20) workshops
are FREE! To register, please stop in or call 845-876-8606
JAN 12 MARCH 2 |
3 | 9 | 16 | 30 APRIL
| 6| 13 | 20
| 26 | 27 MAY 3| 10 | 17 |
31
JUNE 1 | 14 | 30 JULY 19 |
26 AUG 2 SEPT 28 OCT 11 |
19
JANUARY WORKSHOPS:
COPING WITH THE WINTER BLUES: STRATEGIES FOR GARDENERS
Saturday, January 12 @ 10 am Pamela Neimeth
Do the cold, dark days of winter leave you feeling depressed, lethargic, irritable? Twenty percent of Americans suffer from some degree of Seasonal Affective Disorder. This 90-minute class with psychotherapist Pamela Neimeth, LMSW will help you ease your way through the dreary winter months. Meeting in Phantom Gardener's greenhouse to make use of the natural light, participants will learn and experience various mind/body and spiritually-oriented practices and leave with a "tool box" of coping skills that will take them through to the spring.
MARCH WORKSHOPS:
AN ORCHID PRIMER, VOL. I: SPRING FLOWERING ORCHIDS
Sunday, March 2 @ 10 am Lorien McCabe
Meet members of this revered – and feared! – plant family. Phantom orchid enthusiast Lorien McCabe shares basic watering, fertilizing, aftercare and repotting techniques for spring flowering orchids. Discover how easy the care can be for these delicate beauties! (See Orchid Primer, Vol. II on May 10th)Sunday, March 9 @ 10 am Sally Spillane
Even a tool deserves some TLC! Time invested in the care of your gardening tools yields a big payoff in terms of their effectiveness. Self-proclaimed “Tool Freak” Sally Spillane of WKZE’s The Gardening Show leads this entertaining overview of proper tool care and repair. Topics include blade sharpening and replacement, seasonal and ongoing maintenance.
Sunday, March 16 @ 10 am Joseph Oszust
Do you often find yourself poised with pruners, yet unsure about what, where and when to cut? Let ISA Certified Arborist and Phantom staffer Joseph Oszust take the mystery out of this often daunting task. Learn how to prune everything from evergreen screens to deciduous trees and ornamental shrubs. Dress for the weather, bring your pruners and your questions.
A GARDENER'S PERSPECTIVE ON INVASIVES
Sunday, March 30 @ 11am Kathleen Nelson
Non-native plants have escaped into our ecosystems, altering native forests and meadows. How do we identify and control invasives? Can we recognize problem plants before they become a problem – and curb our desire to add them to our gardens? Explore the dilemma of invasive plants with Kathleen Nelson, chairperson of the Invasive Species Advisory Committee of Mad Gardeners, Inc., which is leading the fight against Mile-a-Minute Vine in Litchfield County, CT.
APRIL WORKSHOPS:
PERENNIAL PALETTE: Color Combos for Your Garden
Sunday, April 6 @ 10 am Jillian Ballantine
After the grey of winter and the tentative yellow-greens of early spring, we are desperate for COLOR! Join Jillian Ballantine, Manager of Perennial Plants at Phantom, for a look at the luscious hues that await your perennial beds. She’ll help you discover combinations that will make your gardens “pop”!Sunday, April 13 @ 10 am Brad Roeller
Explore the effectiveness of traditional organic pesticides and newer organic treatments such as compost tea, biopesticides and harpin proteins. Brad Roeller, Manager of Gardens & Grounds at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, has evaluated numerous organic products and compares them to their conventional counterparts so you can make informed and healthy choices for
your property. (approval pending for pesticide recertification credit)
free! EARTH DAY lecture
CHOOSING PLANTS FOR YOUR BACKYARD BIRD SANCTUARY
Sunday, April 20 @ 10 am Cris Winters
By incorporating the proper plants into your landscape, you can provide food and habitat for many species of birds. Naturalist and conservation biologist Cris Winters outlines the needs of birds through the seasons, explores the reasons for using native plants, and suggests plants that will turn your backyard into a delightful retreat for humans and birds alike.
free! EARTH DAY lecture
Sunday, April 20 @ 12:30 pm FREE!
ISA Certified Arborist Joseph Oszust shows you how to care for and maintain beautiful, healthy trees. This valuable course covers basic pruning, insect pest and disease identification and control, fertilizing, transplanting and much more. A must for any property owner or manager
Saturday, April 26 @ 10 am Michael Ruggiero
Looking for more unusual woody plants to enliven your environment? Michael Ruggiero surveys some lesser-known trees and shrubs for the inspired landscape. Learn their uses and cultural requirements so you can choose a unique plant for the right place. Michael is author of several books and a former Senior Curator at The New York Botanical Garden.Sunday, April 27 @ 10 am Andrew Koehn
Leave your griping about deer and can’t-do attitude at the door: this lively session will help you work confidently and passionately toward some show-stopping gardens. Andrew Koehn, Garden Manager for Mohonk Mountain House, applies his unique style and humor to this gardener’s guide to creating dramatic effect in borders and containers.
MAY WORKSHOPS:
BOTANICAL LATIN IS NOT JUST FOR NERDS
Saturday, May 3 @ 10 am Eli Joseph-Hunter
Latin names provide a wealth of descriptive information about plants, and yield many delightful stories and bits of history. Eli Joseph-Hunter, woody plant specialist at Phantom, takes you on a romp through botanical nomenclature that will help you identify and better understand the plants in your landscape. Nerds welcome.
Saturday, May 3 @ 2 pm Briana Davis
Saturday, May 31 @ 10 am
Briana coaxes the tastiest and most visually-appealing vegetables from Phantom’s organic garden, and these talks are chances to learn by her side. Depending on the week and the weather, explore planting, weeding, pruning, trellising and harvesting. Briana is Phantom's edible plants guru and the founder and former owner of Hearty Roots Community Farm in TivoliAN ORCHID PRIMER, VOL. II: SUMMER FLOWERING ORCHIDS
Saturday, May 10 @ 10 am Lorien McCabe
In part two of Lorien McCabe’s orchid series (see March 2nd), explore the summer flowering orchids. Looking for a unique Mother’s Day gift? Why not sign mom up for the workshop, and treat her to an orchid from our greenhouse afterwards?Saturday, May 17 @ 10 am Briana Davis
Briana
discusses the many varieties of tomato seedlings available at Phantom,
including the organic, hard-to-find heirloom varieties she grows
herself. A
walk through the seedling tables yields information about early and
later varieties, the differences between heirlooms, hybrids, and
open-pollinated types, and which varieties are best for sauce,
salsa, fresh eating, and so on. Class will include a planting
demo.
Saturday, May 31 @ 10 am Briana Davis
Briana coaxes the tastiest and most visually-appealing vegetables from Phantom’s organic garden, and these talks are chances to learn by her side. Depending on the week and the weather, explore planting, weeding, pruning, trellising and harvesting. Briana is Phantom's edible plants guru and the founder and former owner of Hearty Roots Community Farm in Tivoli
JUNE WORKSHOPS:
Sunday, June 1 @ 10 am Julianne Klasen-Daoud
Done right, container plantings can bring the dramatic color or subtle beauty of a large garden to the container “microcosm”. Explore uncommon combinations of tropicals, herbs, annuals, perennials and grasses as you stroll through our greenhouse and yard with Julianne “Juj” Klasen-Daoud, Manager of the Phantom Gardener. With Juj as your guide, you’ll be well on your way to inspired displays of your own!
Saturday, June 14 @ 10 am Briana Davis
Got your seedlings in the ground? Now let Briana show you the maintenance techniques that will help ensure a bountiful harvest. Topics include trellising, pruning for disease control, weeding, airflow and pest control. Bring your own questions!
JULY WORKSHOPS:
Saturday, July 19 @ 10 am Briana Davis
Enjoy home-grown organic vegetables, all year round. Briana introduces vegetable varieties that favor cooler conditions, so you can extend your growing season into winter. You'll also learn about crop storage methods for home and garden.
Saturday, July 26 @ 10 am Sybille Schubert
Nori or Laver seaweed is touted as one of the world's "super foods". Learn how to create vegetarian sushi rolls using this nutritious fruit of the sea. CIA-trained chef Sybille Schubert demonstrates the necessary techniques from start to finish, while offering recipes and tastings. Celebrate the season’s bounty and enjoy food that’s visually stunning, healthy and delicious!
AUGUST WORKSHOPS:
Saturday, August 2 @ 10 am Briana Davis
A barrel of information about the history and basic principles of pickling! Briana’s talk includes recipes, demonstrations, tastings, and suggestions about incorporating pickling into your menu planning
SEPTEMBER WORKSHOPS:
Sunday, September 28 @ 10 am Norbert Lazar
The Phantom Gardener himself, Norbert Lazar, has been pioneering organic gardening since long before its current buzz. Let him guide you through fall garden maintenance that will ensure a healthy garden next spring. Learn basic clean-up techniques, organic methods to improve your soil, and how to protect perennials over the winter. A 2007 participant says she takes this workshop each year and learns new things every time!
OCTOBER WORKSHOPS:
Saturday, October 11 Briana Davis
Want to grow your own garlic? Briana introduces you to various species of garlic, as well as to planting dates and methods for the varieties that are best adapted to our region. Seed garlic will be available for purchase, so you can go home and apply your new-found knowledge.
Sunday, October 19 @ 10 am Michael Devlin
Let bonsai expert Michael Devlin introduce you to both the art and science of the aesthetic miniaturization of trees. Learn about plant material, pruning methods, transplanting and seasonal care, and watch a demonstration on proper potting techniques. Come with questions and, if you wish, your own bonsai. You’ll agree that good things come in small packages!
Come and learn from the experts, and enjoy the company of fellow gardeners. We hope to see you there!
PAST WORKSHOPS
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Gardener
6837 Route 9
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
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