Sunnyside Nursery

All classes begin at 10:00 am. Educational classes are free. Workshops have limited size and require advanced registration and payment. Fees include materials. Advanced registration is appreciated for all classes:
Call (425) 334-2002 or email info@sunnysidenursery.net.

2013 Winter and Spring Classes & Events at a Glance:

May		Container Gardening
June~December		See titles below

Container Gardening - Saturday, May 18th
Anyone can cram a few plants in a pot, but not everyone can grow fantastic containers. Join Mary Stole, our Greenhouse Manager, in this hands-on class and learn the elements involved in beautiful patio containers. Then, take your personally-planted container home and enjoy! $40 fee includes materials. Pre-registration and payment required. Class limit 20.

2013 Summer and Fall Classes & Events at a Glance:

June		Roses II: Summer Love; Summer Pruning; Fun With Succulents; Shade Gardening; Hummingbirds & Butterflies
July		Allergy Free Gardening
August		Grasses: Easy Garden Magic; Leaf Sculptures Workshop
September		Round III in the Veggie Garden; Lawns: Planting New & Renovating Old; Fall/Winter Interest
October		CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY; Terrariums; Plant a Pumpkin Workshop; Putting the Garden to Bed
November		Roses III: Putting Roses to Bed; Colorful Conifers; Winter Pruning; Wreath-making
December		Wreath-making

Roses II: Summer Love - Saturday, June 1st
Let your love of roses grow with this second of three in our rose class series this year! Review the various classifications of roses; their blooms, fertilizers and stimulants; their fragrance, growing habits, special uses and colors; and the necessary insects and disease, with local rose enthusiast and long-time grower, Sandy Schumacher. FREE.

Summer Pruning - Saturday, June 8th
Some jobs are more fun when you know you�re doing them right. Enter pruning classes. Let Certified Professional Horticulturist, Trevor Cameron strengthen your knowledge base on when and how to prune right with this informative discussion and improve not only your landscape�s performance but also your ability to enjoy the task at hand. FREE.

Fun With Succulents - Saturday, June 15th
Join Mary Stole our greenhouse manager as she demonstrates fun ways to use Sedums & Succulents! FREE!

Shade Gardening - Saturday, June 22nd
If you live in the Northwest and garden, you'll need to learn all you can about plants that do well in cool, moist and shady places. Join instructor Marti Civerra as she teaches the best plants for our NW yards and gardens. FREE.

Hummingbirds & Butterflies - Saturday, June 29th
Instructor Marti Civerra will give great tips on attracting Hummingbirds & Butterflies to your garden...and, why it's not only enjoyable to watch and see, but helpful in the protection of your plants. FREE.

Allergy Free Gardening - Saturday, July 20th
Learn the do's and don'ts of allergy free gardening. Marti Civerra will offer up some great suggestions and ideas if you're looking for plants that won't have you sneezing. She'll also provide some ways to avoid issues if you deal with asthma. FREE.

Grasses: Easy Garden Magic - Saturday, August 17th
Inspiring, beautiful, easy-to-grow and even low maintenance, grasses really are easy garden magic. Join professional landscape designer, Marti Civarra, to learn how you can best incorporate these great additions into your garden now! FREE.

Leaf Sculptures Workshop - Saturday, August 24th & Sunday, August 25th
Never made one? Learn now! Made one before? Come back for fresh inspiration from garden art �Kayak Greens� business owner, Sandy Milam. Capture your favorite leaf in sculpture and take it home to either paint or leave with it's natural finish and enjoy. �Craft clothes� and gloves are suggested. $40 fee includes materials. Pre-registration and payment required. Class limit 16 each day.

Round III in the Veggie Garden - Saturday, September 7th
Get digging for �Round 3� in the harvest season! Transplants are in and you still have time to start some varieties of seeds. Join us to discuss appropriate choices for the season, crop rotation, extending the season, overwintering crops and other tidbits of interest for cool-season gardeners. FREE.

Lawns: Planting New & Renovating Old - Saturday, September 14th
Now is the time to tackle the lawn. And a little solid knowledge goes a long way for greener days ahead. Come to class with Trevor Cameron, CPH, and whether starting new or fixing up the old, go home with the knowledge of how to get your lawn going right. FREE.

Fall/Winter Interest - Saturday, September 28th
Want an attractive yard all year around? Join instructor Trevor Cameron, C.P.H and discover the best plants for vivid fall color and winter interest. From foliage to twig colors to berries to bloom - join us to see which plants shine in the fall and winter months. FREE.

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY - Saturday, October 5th
Year 64 is here for us, and that�s mostly because of you. Come in for our annual day to say �Thank you�! Join us for a free barbecue hotdog lunch from 11-2pm, free hourly raffles from 11-3pm, free face painting and other activities for the kids, and great deals for everyone. FREE. Thank you for your patronage!

Terrariums - Saturday, October 12th
Learn this 'old time' way of planting a 'garden in a bottle' for the indoors. Sure to be a fun class and allow you a great take home! Instructed by Beverly Anderson. $40 class/supply fee. Limited class space available.

Plant a Pumpkin Workshop - Saturday, October 19th
Get creative with a fun, fresh way to incorporate pumpkins into your harvest season- plant them! Carve one up and keep going with some great fall picks for color that will keep you in the holiday spirit from Halloween through Thanksgiving. $25 fee includes materials. Pre-registration and payment required. Class limit 30. All ages welcome!

Putting the Garden to Bed - Saturday, October 26th
How do I get my yard ready for another long winter? Let us help you with what to do in the fall to adequately protect your plants and get a head start on next spring. Instructed by Trevor Cameron, C.P.H. FREE.

Roses III: Putting Roses to Bed - Saturday, November 2nd
When do you stop fertilizing? Should your roses be trimmed in the fall? Why mulch? How do you protect against wind and extreme cold? Answer these questions and more with long-time grower and local rose enthusiast, Sandy Schumacher in her 3rd informative class on roses with us this year. FREE.

Colorful Conifers - Saturday, November 9th
Ahhhhh��. The world of conifers. The selection of sizes, textures, colors, and forms is endless. Come and see our amazing selection of dwarf conifers and learn how to choose and care for these beauties. Instructed by Trevor Cameron, C.P.H. FREE.

Winter Pruning - Saturday, November 16th
Proper pruning pays off with vastly improved performance of your plants! Join Certified Professional Horticulturist, Trevor Cameron, for this timely review of basic pruning techniques, proper timing and expected results geared to guide both beginners and advanced gardeners. FREE.

Wreath-making - Saturday, November 23rd� Tuesday, December 17th
The time for homegrown, homemade evergreen wreaths is here! And if you�ve never made one, you�d never believe the difference. Our diverse selection of fresh greens and accents make for amazingly beautiful and long-lasting wreaths. Bring family and friends and create a great holiday tradition, too! Prices vary. Schedule a private party of 10 or more in advance, or call for an appointment individually or for small groups.

Wreath-making - Daily through Tuesday, December 15th
Wreath-making continues! Enjoy making your very own wreath with our homegrown greenery and dried accents and enjoy the results for months to come! Prices vary. Schedule a private party of 10 or more in advance, or call for an appointment individually or for small groups.