The Berry Botanic Garden

March 2007

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Creating a Rain Garden
What is the connection between rainwater runoff and a healthy, beautiful garden? Join Amy Whitworth of Plan-It-Earth Designs in a discussion of rain gardens or bioswales for your home. A rain garden combines the right plants with the right location for a pleasing garden feature that enhances populations of beneficial insects, birds and wildlife. Find out if a rain garden is right for your yard. Bring your questions and ideas!
Amy Whitworth
Sunday, 3/18/07 1-3pm
$15 ($12 Members)
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Making the Cut: Gardening for Flower Arrangements
Are you a whiz at flower arranging, but shocked by the price of cut flowers? Floriculturist and author Lane Greer has studied in depth the science and art of growing beautiful plant materials for long-lasting arrangements. In this presentation, she will discuss the best plants to grow for flowers, fruit and foliage, as well as how to extend their vase life. Bring the season's bounty into your home!
Lane Greer
Monday, 3/19/07 6:30-8:30pm
$15 ($12 Members)
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"Organic" or "Classic" Trough Construction
You can make a trough planter in so many shapes and sizes! "Organic" (free-form) trough construction produces a planter in a flowing, rounded form with a rugged organic finish. The trough is shaped by packing a planting medium to the desired conformation and filling this mold with the trough mix. The "classic" trough is formed inside a rigid container. Take your pick and enjoy the cement-mixing camaraderie of a creative group.
Ginny Maffitt
Sunday, 3/25/07 1pm-3pm
$28 ($23 Members)
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Touting Trillium: Wildflowers for the Woodland Garden
Russell Graham, Purveyor of Plants, knows woodland plants! Trillium is the royalty of the moist forest, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. Come meet our most common species and find out about the terminology, culture and propagation of this delightful member of the lily family. We'll explore the world of trillium taxonomy and become acquainted with spectacular species from other regions. Learn about plants that play well together with trillium in the garden. Yvonne and Russell Graham have been in the business of extraordinary woodland perennials and ferns for over 25 years--there will be plants available for purchase.
Russell Graham
Monday, 3/26/07, 7-9pmm
$10 ($8 Members)
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An Armchair Tour of Inspiring Gardens
Find inspiration in a selection of gardens that evoke a mood, that speak to all your senses, inviting you to explore and relax. After presenting a wealth of images from her years as a creative gardener, designer and author Barbara Blossom Ashmun will address the questions you have about your own garden. Enjoy a reading from her newest book, "Married to My Garden," about what to do when "The Honeymoon is Over."
Barbara Blossom Ashmun
Tuesday, 3/27/07 6:30-8:00pm
$8 ($5 Members) Limit 30
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The native plants gardener: a three-part series
The Three classes below are the NP Series--10% off if you sign up for all three.

1. Basic Propagation with Natives
Theory and hands on practice of techniques (seed, cutting, division) provide a solid foundation in plant propagation. Learn how to prepare plant materials, obtain supplies, manage pests and more! Take home the essential skills for growing your own plants and the results of your work. Dress for the outdoors and in your greenhouse grubbies. Bring sharp, clean pruners and propagation/florist/budding knife if you have them.
Scott Vergara
Saturday, 3/24/07 9am-noon
$15 ($12 Members) Limit 10
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2. Favorite Natives for the Garden
What are the plants? Where do they belong? Those are key questions in any landscape design. Gail Dresner of Circadian Consulting & Design will present a sizable selection of native plants and a lively discussion of their ideal places and special graces. You'll learn about the part these plants play in the wider ecosystem as well. Our favorites will soon become your favorites!
Gail Dresner
Saturday, 3/31/07 10am-noon
$15 ($12 Members) Limit 20
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3. Native Plant Garden Toun
How do you create a native plant garden that fits your landscape wishes without looking too "wild"? Visit three gardens that have beautifully and uniquely blended native plants into the home landscape. See how things grow and where they do best, pick up design ideas and discover some new plants. Enjoy a spring outing!
Saturday, 4/7/076 9am - 1pm
$15 ($12 Members) Limit 20
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