Calendar and Events 2009

Pre-registration required for most classes; call 859-257-6955 or dmbast0@uky.edu . Programs meet at the Visitor Center unless otherwise noted.

 

 

PUTTING YOUR GARDEN TO BED:
NO NEED TO SNOOZE WHILE THE PLANTS ARE DORMANT
TUES, NOV. 10, 6:00-7:30p.m.

Even though the first killing frost of fall has come and gone, there are still plenty of gardening activities in late fall that will help ensure a healthy, productive landscape next season. Rick Durham will discuss the benefits of cleaning up the landscape, which plants to cut back now and why, proper mulching techniques, overwintering tender plants and preparing tools for storage. COST $7 (MEMBERS-$5)

 

HOLIDAY MAGIC- SHARON BALE
WED., NOVEMBER 18, 10:00am

Come watch Sharon demonstrate her creative magic and give you tips on how to have a festive home for the holiday season.

COST $7 (MEMBERS-$5)

 

A TOUCH OF HOME-MADE FOR THE HOLIDAYS
THURS, DECEMBER 3, 10:00-NOON

To get ready for the holidays, participants will craft a table centerpiece in the Williamsburg Tradition, make herbal gifts and edible treats.  Workshop is hosted by retired horticulturist Candace Harker.COST $25 (MEMBERS $22)

 

COLLAGE CARDS (AGES 8 AND UP)
SAT., DECEMBER 5, 10:00-NOON

Patsy Anderson will show you how to make lovely holiday greetings using decorative papers and rubber-stamp designs reflecting the beauty of the winter landscape. 
Bring a pair of sharp scissors.

COST $12 (MEMBERS $10)

 

LIL' SPROUTS (PRE-K AND K)
WED., DECEMBER 9, 10:00A-11:00A

Come take a winter walk thru the gardens and make a pine cone birdfeeder to take home for the holidays!  Weather permitting, we will also plant bulbs to watch bloom and grow in the spring.  Cost is $1.00. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!