Heinz Brothers Greenhouse Garden Center

Classes
Calendar of Events for

March 2010-July2010
Call 630-377-6288 for information and reservation

Bonsai for Beginners
Try this class first!

Program cost: $10.00 plus cost of bonsai starter plant and pot. Training wire, bonsai soil mix and pruners will be supplied.
Saturday, March 20, 2010, 10-11am.

Start Your Garden from Seeds!
Learn the best way to start seeds in and out of the garden. Let Heinz Brothers help you select seeds that will give you a plentiful harvest, fragrant cut flowers or a little bit of both.

Program cost: $10.00.

Saturday March 27, 2010, 10-11am.

Improving Your Home Landscaping
We will discuss basic design principles, soil conditions, proper plant placement, pruning techniques, and new plants to try in any area of your yard.

Program cost: $10.00.

Saturday, March 27, 2010, 1-2pm.

Kids plant your own Spring Flowers! (ages 5 and up)
Heinz Brothers will instruct you on which flowers can handle the cold during our spring temperatures. Class will include planter, soil, fertilizer and spring blooming plants.

Program cost: $15.00.
Saturday, April 3, 2010, 2-3pm.

Spring Container Planting Party!
Let the staff of Heinz Brothers Greenhouse help you create a beautiful flowering container for springtime. The plant material used will be colorful and cold tolerant for our challenging spring season. Potting soil, fertilizer, plant material and container included in cost.

Program cost: $15.00, plus materials: 10” container $25.00, 12” container $35.00, and a 14” container $45.00.
Saturday, April 3, 2010, 10-11am.
Saturday, April 10, 2010, 11am-12pm
Sunday, April 11, 2010, 2-3pm

Spring Container Demonstrations!
Watch as the Heinz Brothers staff creates beautiful containers full of cold-tolerant plant material for our challenging spring temperatures. Potting soil, fertilizing, plant selection and arrangements will be discussed.
Program cost: Free, but please RSVP
Saturday April 10, 2009, 10-10:30am.
Sunday, April 11, 2009, 11-11:30am.

Program cost: $5.00.
Saturday April 10, 2010, 1-1:30pm.

Kids Seed Starting Class (Ages 5 and up)
Heinz Brothers will show you how to plant seeds and care for different and fun plants. Each child will take home a mini greenhouse with a mixture of vegetables, flowers and cactus seeds to grow on at home.
Program Cost: $8.00
Saturday, April 10, 2010, 2-2:30pm

Start your Vegetable Garden now with Cold Tolerant Veggies!
Learn about the different types of vegetables that you can grow even when the weather is still cool. Frost protection, planting and care will be covered in this program.
Program cost: $5.00
Sunday, April 11, 2010, 12-1pm.

Garden Solutions: Pesky Pests!
Learn how to rid your garden of all sizes of pests from deer and rabbits to Japanese beetles and grubs.

Program cost: Free.
Saturday, April 17, 2010, 10-10:30am.

Recycling Project! Make your own Mini Garden in a Pop Bottle! (Ages 4 and up)
Kids learn how to make your own mini greenhouse and care for it. Program cost: $5.00.

Saturday, April 17, 2010, 2-2:30pm.

Garden Solutions: Organic Gardening!
Learn all about composting, safe pest solutions, soil amendments and much more.

Program cost: Free.
Saturday, April 24, 2010, 1-1:30pm.

Plant a pot for Mother’s Day! (Ages 4 and up)
Kids come and plant a pot with beautiful flowers for the woman in your life this year. Plant material, container, soil and fertilizer are included in the program fee.
Program fee: $10.00.
Saturday, May 1, 2010, 11-11:30am.

Summer Container Planting Demonstrations!
Watch as the Heinz Brothers staff creates beautiful containers full of color and inspiration. Let us help you find a great combination of plant material to last all summer long. Potting soil, fertilizing, plant selection and arrangements will be discussed.

Program cost: Free, but please RSVP.
Thursday, May 6, 2010, 6-6:30pm.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 6-6:30pm.
Thursday, May 20, 2010, 6-6:30pm.

Summer Container Planting Party!
Let the staff of Heinz Brothers Greenhouse help you create a beautiful flowering container for summer. The plant material used will be colorful, flowering and great for all summer long. Potting soil, fertilizer, plant material and container included in the material fee.

Program cost: $15.00: with additional materials fee, 10” container $25.00, 12” container $35.00, 14” container $45.00.
Thursday, May 13, 2010, 6-7pm
Sunday, May 16, 2010, 2-3pm.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 6-7pm.

Vegetable Gardening Made Easy!
Do you want to grow your own fresh vegetables but don’t know where to start, then this class is for you! Learn the best and easiest way to start vegetables, grow and harvest.

Program cost: $5.00.
Saturday, May 15, 2010, 10-10:30pm.

Vegetables in Containers!
Learn how to have a vegetable garden without the garden. Heinz Brothers will give you tips on planting, combinations and after care to be successful in container gardening.

Program fee: Free.
Saturday, May 15, 2010, 9-9:30am.

Kids plant your own Vegetables (Ages 5 and up)
Each child will plant 4 different vegetables in one container. Kids will be more eager to eat the vegetables they grow and care for. Program fee: $ 15.00.
Saturday, May 16, 2009, 11-11:30am.

Children’s Herb Class (Ages 5 and up)
Each child will learn about fun and different herbs that will fit their taste buds. Each child will plant 3 herbs in a container to take home and enjoy. Care and upkeep will be discussed.

Program fee: $15.00.
Saturday, May 15, 2010, 2-2:30pm.

Growing and Using Herbs fresh from the Garden!
Learn about the different uses of herbs in the garden. Soil preparation, plant selection, growing requirements and fertilization will be discussed.

Program cost: $5.00.
Saturday, May 15, 2010, 3-3:30pm.

Kids: Grow your own climbing plants! (Ages 5 and up)
Each child will construct a small teepee in a pot and choose from a different flower or vegetable to watch grow up their teepee. Care of each plant and watering will be discussed.

Program fee: $12.00.
Saturday, May 22, 2010, 10-10:30am.

Plant up your own Water Garden Bowl.
Have a water feature close to home. No digging required! A plastic water tight bowl and water plants suitable for your bowl will be selected and planted. Choose from interesting and flowering water plants. Care and maintenance will be discussed for your water garden.

Program fee: $45.00, (includes water bowl, one floating water plant, and three potted water plants, soil and fertilizer)
Saturday, May 29, 2010, 10-10:30am.

Learn how to attract hummingbirds to your Garden!
Hummingbird feeders, shrubs, perennials, annuals and tropical plants for sun and shade will be discussed. Participants will take home an annual flowering plant to help them attract hummingbirds.

Program fee: $10.00/
Saturday, June 5, 2010, 10-11am.

Kids learn how to attract hummingbirds into your garden. (Ages 4 and up)
Each child will receive a plant to take home that will attract hummingbirds. We will also learn about the hummingbird, why them move so fast, and what type of flowers they look for in your garden.

Program fee: $8.00
Saturday, June 5, 2009, 2-2:30pm.

Learn how to attract butterflies to your Garden!
Butterfly attracting plants, design and maintenance will all be discussed. Participants will take home an annual flowering plant to help them attract butterflies.
Program fee: $10.00.
Saturday, June 12, 2010, 10-11am.

Kids learn how to attract butterflies into your garden. (Ages 4 and up)
Each child will receive a plant to take home that will attract butterflies. We will also learn about butterflies, and what type of flowers they look for in your garden.

Program fee: $8.00
Saturday, June 12, 2009, 2-2:30pm.

Improving your Home Landscape!
We will discuss basic design principles, soil conditions, proper plant placement, pruning techniques, and new plants to try in any area of your yard.

Program cost: $10.00.

Saturday, June 19, 2010, 1-2pm.

4th of July Planter for Kids (Ages 4 and up)
Kids come paint your own red, white and blue masterpiece on a pot and we will help you fill the pot with a red, white or blue flowering plants.

Program fee: $15.00.
Sunday, June 27, 2010, 11-11:30am.