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Field Guides Salt of the earth Malden and Milton, West Virginia
Garden Centers
TerraSalis Malden (scroll down for Milton)
All classes start at 1:00 pm, except the event on September 18.
Pre-registration required – fees due at time of registration. 304.925.4754
Saturday, September 12 Organic Lawn Care Made Easy
This is a perfect time to be working on our lawns and preparing them for winter and next year. If you are considering doing it the organic way, join us as we discuss how in six easy steps. Instructor: Alison Verey
Friday, September 18 “Off the Beaten Path” Evening Event
TerraSalis will be the venue for a fund raiser to benefit the domestic violence work of Legal Aid of West Virginia and the WV Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Join us in supporting this worthy cause and enjoy a relaxing fall evening surrounded by beautiful plants. Check our website for additional information about this event as the date approaches.
Saturday, September 19 Planting Trees & Shrubs Successfully
Learn successful planting techniques for trees and shrubs from hole types to amending your soil to suit the plant. Observe a demonstration planting in our display garden. Instructor: Harry Netzer
Saturday, September 26 TerraSalis’ Terrific Top-Twenty
The Top-Twenty list has changed since spring. Learn about twenty more terrific plants that we know you will enjoy in your garden. They are easy to grow, provide stunning shapes and colors and include deer resistant varieties. What more could you want! Instructor: Alison Verey
Saturday, October 3 Garden Design
Learn the basics of Garden Design. Many factors need to be taken in besides plants. We recommend that you read Elements of Garden Design by Joe Eck in order to get the most from this class. Instructor: Bill Mills
Saturday, October 17 Spring Bulbs
Now is the time to plant if you want to beautify your garden with endless spring color. Discover the stunning deer resistant varieties we are getting this year and learn all you need to know to grow them in your garden or in containers.
Instructor: Alison Verey
Saturday, October 31 Pruning Techniques
Join us for a discussion of basic pruning techniques with a demonstration in our display garden. Instructor: Bill Mills
Saturday, December 5 Wreath Making I
Make a beautiful, one-of-a-kind wreath using greenery cut from the gardens of TerraSalis and elsewhere. As always you may bring cuttings from your garden as well. Materials will be provided to make a 26” wreath. $75 registration fee. Maximum: 12 participants. Bring pruners and gardening gloves.
Instructor: TerraSalis Staff.
Saturday, December 12 Wreath Making II
Couldn’t get to the first class? Need another wreath for yourself or as a gift? Here is your second chance to create your own holiday beauty. See description above for details.
Sunday, December 13 Holiday Centerpiece
Create your own table centerpiece with a variety of fresh cut greenery and other seasonal items. All materials will be provided. $45 registration fee. Maximum: 10 participants. Bring pruners and gardening gloves. Instructor: Alison Verey
TerraSalis Milton All classes start at 2:00 pm.
Pre-registration required – fees due at time of registration. 304.743.0024
Tuesday Sept. 8 Meet the new Extension Agent
Rich Sherman, Cabell County’s new Extension Agent, will be on hand to let you know what is happening in the Dept. of Agriculture, what resources are available to you and to answer questions. Please come and make him welcome.
Saturday Sept 26 Fall Wreath Making
Karen will gather grasses, seed pods, flowers and other natural treasures and show you how to make your own wreath for autumn decoration. $25.00 registration fee. Instructor: Karen Emerson
Saturday October 3 Container Plantings for Autumn
Put on a dazzling show this fall using some of the unique combinations that Karen will show you. Instructor: Karen Emerson
Saturday October 17 Oh Rot!
Holly will guide you step by step through all the different ways to make compost. It’s easy, it’s green, and your garden will thank you.
Instructor: Holly Hoffmann
Wednesday October 21 Bee Here Now
Bees are our fascinating friends. Learn all about their social ways and beneficial uses. Instructor: Linda Mallory
Saturday November 7 Texture in Design
Is there something missing in your garden? Find out about contrasting foliage textures to give your garden more dimension. Instructor: Holly Hoffmann
Saturday November 21 Be Different!
Learn the art of making exceptional Holiday flower arrangements. Cheryl will help you from picking an unusual container to arresting combinations to structural tips. Instructor: Cheryl Sovine
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