Christianson’s Class Calendar
Rose Care & Pruning
Sunday, March 10th
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
reservations required
class fee: $15
please check in at the Garden Store before class
Join us for an educational class on rose care and pruning led by Jeff Wycoff, past President of the American Rose Society. In this comprehensive class, you’ll learn the art and science behind nurturing beautiful roses, from selecting the right varieties to mastering pruning techniques for optimal growth and bloom. Jeff brings decades of experience and expertise in rose cultivation, having served as President of the American Rose Society and contributed significantly to the advancement of rose gardening practices. In this session, Jeff will share invaluable insights, practical tips, and insider secrets to help you achieve stunning results in your own rose garden.
Join instructor Jessi Bloom for Permaculture 101, an immersive introduction to the principles and practices of permaculture design. Explore sustainable gardening, regenerative agriculture, and ecological landscaping techniques to create resilient and thriving ecosystems. Gain practical skills in soil health, water conservation, plant selection, and holistic land management. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gardener, this course will empower you to design and cultivate harmonious landscapes that benefit both people and the planet.
Less Water, More Blooms!
COMPLIMENTARY WEBINARS
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Summer Pruning
complimentary Zoom webinar
Many gardeners are timid or even fearful of pruning trees and shrubs in summer. There are good reasons to be cautious, as overzealous pruning at this time of year can stress and weaken plants. With that in mind, summer is an ideal time to solve a few specific pruning goals like overzealous water sprouts on small trees and shrubs that are growing out of bounds? Just not sure what to prune or not to prune? Watch to learn from author and Northwest Flower and Garden Festival speaker, Christina Pfeiffer how to do the right pruning on the right plants and what not to prune this time of year.
Any Herb! A Sensory Discovery in the Herb Garden
complimentary Zoom webinar
Click here to watch “Any Herb! A Sensory Discovery in the Herb Garden” with author and speaker Sue Goetz
Raised Bed Gardening
complimentary Zoom webinar
Click here to watch ‘Raised Bed Gardening’ with Sarah Wagstaff from SUOT Farm and Flowers on-demand
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Learn how to build a raised bed with minimal materials, equipment, and cost. Understand all the basic aspects of creating and maintaining a raised bed garden by adapting foundational horticultural concepts to suit your specific circumstances. Local owner and avid agriculturist, Sarah Wagstaff of SUOT Farm and Flowers, will give you the confidence you need to create a beautiful, productive growing space that will last for years. Visit Sarah’s new retail store SUOT Floral Studio in Burlington, where the fruits of her labor are sold. Directions are in her bio@SuotFarm on Instagram.
Summer Care for Roses
complimentary Zoom webinar
Click here to watch ‘Summer Care for Roses’ with Rosarian Jeff Wyckoff on-demand
Although many new rose varieties are disease resistant, all roses are susceptible to black spot and other bothersome pests. Rosarian Jeff Wyckoff presents methods for keeping your roses healthy and blooming throughout the summer.
Floral Arranging; From Garden to Vase
“We are in the midst of a locally grown flower renaissance in the Skagit Valley. People are drawn to flower designs that look as though they were gathered straight from the garden.” -Kelli Walker
Learn to create a beautiful floral design using fresh-cut flowers from your garden! In our newest class offering, we are excited to feature local owner and floral designer Kelli Walker from Country Bouquets Floral to demonstrate the assembly of a floral arrangement using fresh-cut flowers straight from the garden. Transfer Kelli’s visual template to make floral inspirations for your home table or an unexpected garden gift for others.
Follow Kelli on Instagram @CountryBouquetsFloral.