(All Lectures are free of charge. Seating may be limited so please arrive a few minutes early. Workshops will have a fee.)
February 4
10:30 AM
Public Enemies: Deer and Mole Control
Look out John Dillinger and Baby Face Nelson - there are new
public enemies in town, and they've got fur! Deer and moles are some of the most destructive (and expensive) pests in any home landscape. Stop in to see the latest techniques and garden products to rid your yard of these furry foes. We will also be discussing deer-resistant and mole-resistant plants in this lecture.
February 11
10:30 AM
Fruit Tree Pruning with a Backyard Orchardist
Apples, Cherries and Pears...Oh My! Growing a fruit tree in
your yard can provide you with years of enjoyment and bushels of delicious fruit.
Join beekeeper and backyard orchard enthusiast Ron Fischer as he shows you the
best techniques for planting and pruning your fruit trees. Ron will also share
some of his favorite varieties, as well as the best ones for our area. (This
is a great class for beginners!)
February 18
10:30 AM
Low Maintenance Landscape Plants
From Azaleas to Yuccas there is no shortage in the choices you have for shrubs and perennials in the landscape. Join nursery expert Kate Terrell as she reviews the choices for the best shrubs for easy care, winter toughness and big color. From tried and true garden veterans to the newest Proven Winner Shrubs, Kate will show you the best of the best and how to get the most out of your landscape in less time.
February 25
10:30 AM
Garden Party: Secrets of Attracting Butterflies and Hummingbirds to Your Garden
Nothing delights a gardener more than a visit from a hungry hummingbird or a majestic Monarch. Join Nursery Expert Kate Terrell for advice on the best plants and gardening techniques to make your garden a popular hangout for our fluttering friends.
March 3
10:30 AM
Green as the Solution
Join popular guest speaker and Landscape Designer Alec Schorg from Aunt Rhodies Landscape as he gives a comprehensive outlook on easy landscape solutions to problem areas, some of his favorite 'unsung heroes' of the Midwestern landscape and some modern twists on established practices.
March 10
9 AM-5 PM
Illowa Orchid Society Annual Orchid Show
A Quad City Tradition, this great show is back for the third year in
the Atrium at Wallace's Garden Center. Stop in all day for beautiful displays,
great sales, loads of information and presentations by the region's top Orchid
Experts. Admission for this event is Free. Donations to the Orchid Society are
welcome.
March 10
10:30 AM
There's a Beekeeper in the Kitchen: Cooking with Honey
Join Ron Fischer of Fisher's Honey Farm as he shares his secret
techniques and recipes for using honey in the kitchen. Muffins, pies, cookies
and more - Ron has tried it all and is ready to share with you (free samples
to taste). A great session for beginners or experienced cooks.
March 17
10:30 AM
It's a Small World: Terrariums, Fairy (and Leprechaun)
Gardening
Follow the rainbow to Wallace's and your own pot of gold. Join
our greenhouse experts for a St. Paddy's morning filled with fun, prizes and
information on one of the hottest gardening trends. Glass terrariums and fairy
gardens are fun to plant and easy to maintain. We'll show you the right soil
amendments and perfect plants and accessories to create your own miniature garden.
March 24
10:30AM
Inside the Beehive
Find out all about bees from Ron Fischer, who has been keeping
them for 40 years. Learn all the secrets of the beehive and how bees affect and
benefit both you and your garden.
March 31
Wallace's Spring Open House
(No Registration Required, Please arrive early as seating fills
up quickly)
10:30 AM
Are you tired of paying a lawn service for mediocre results? Not sure
when or how often to fertilize? Tired of asking your neighbors for advice? Join
special guest speaker Jim Hurt, of The Scotts Company, for a new look at lawn
care in 2012. Jim will cover the proper methods of seeding, weed and pest control,
watering and fertilizing. This is a can't-miss event for any homeowner.
1:00
PM
Hot Pots, Cool Containers
The ABC's of creating Absolutely Beautiful Containers. From expansive
decks to apartment balconies to front porch pots - everyone can garden in a container.
Join Wallace's staff for a visual feast of mixed containers, hot trends and the
newest plants to create the perfect container. (This session will be repeated
on April 7th.)
April 7
10:30 AM
Hot Pots, Cool Containers
The ABC's of creating Absolutely Beautiful Containers. From expansive
decks to apartment balconies to front porch pots- everyone can garden in a container.
Join Wallace's staff for a visual feast of mixed containers, hot trends and the
newest plants to create the perfect container. (This is a repeat of the March
31st Lecture.)
April 14
(Registration Required, $10 Materials Fee)
Container Workshop
A fun, hands-on workshop for anyone from the planting novice to lifelong
gardeners. Bring in your own container or select something new and stylish from
our wide selection. Wallace's greenhouse experts will help you choose great plants
for your container and will be on-hand to answer any questions as you plant your
own creative combination container. $10 fee includes Wallace's Container Mix
and a jar of Wallace's Bloom and Grow Water Soluble Fertilizer. Participants
are responsible for cost of plant material.
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