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January 2008
Please check back for more details and information on upcoming events and programs for 2008!
Sunday, 1/6
1:30 pm - "The Orchid Genus Neofinetia" by Tom Mulhollam
Sponsored by the Greater North Texas Orchid Society
Saturday, 1/19
11:00 am-"Soil Builders with Master Composter
Mary J. Tynes" by Daylily Growers of Dallas
1:30 pm - "Orchid Delirium" by Manuel Aybar
Sunday, 1/20
1:30 pm - Greenhouse Tour by NHG Staff
Leave the cold outside and take a walking tour through our greenhouse with one of our Garden Advisors. Learn about a wide variety of indoor plants. Tropicals, Succulents, African Violets, Orchids, and many more!
Saturday, 1/26
10:30 am - "Winter Birds of Texas" by Carolyn Oldham Sponsored by Herb Society of America
1:30 pm - "Bed and Soil Preparation" presented by John Hunt, Dallas County Master Gardener
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Sunday, 1/27
11 am - 4 pm - "Gardening 101" Learn all you need to know about Texas gardening! Details here.
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All NHG programs are complimentary and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
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February 2008
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2/2 WINTER FAIR 10am - 4pm
Join us for our first Winter Fair. Area Garden Clubs and Society's will be on hand to give you lots of great information about their organizations and how you can join. Enjoy food demonstrations and tastings from some of Dallas' finest restaurants and caterers, pet adoptions, music, product demos, giveaways and in-store plant specials. No entry fee, but space is limited so get you entry in early!
Click here for entry form
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Sunday, 2/3
1:30 pm - "Green Cattleyas" by Patsy Boersma
Sponsored by the Greater North Texas Orchid Society
Saturday, 2/09
1:30 pm - "Rose Program" sponsored by the First Men's Garden Club of Dallas
Sunday, 2/10
1:30 pm - "Organic Rose Program" presented by Susan Gregory
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2/16 & 2/17 Eco Friendly Weekend
It's easy to Go Organic and learn sustainable gardening during this fun and informative weekend!
Saturday
11:00 am- "Daylilies in the Garden"
1:30 pm - "Composting" presented by Marcia Borders,
Dallas County Master Gardeners
3:00 pm- "Organic Gardening 101" presented by Nancy Payne, Dallas County Master Gardener
Sunday
1:30 - "A Taste of Organic Herbs: Growing & Creating from your Kitchen" presented by Barbara Gollman, Dallas County Master Gardener and Author of Phytopia Cookbook
3:00 pm - "Rainwater Harvesting" by Pam Daniel Ellis County Master Gardeners President
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Saturday 2/23 10:30PM
"Scents & Sensations" by Tamara's Natural Bath & Beauty Products" Sponsored by Herb Society of America
All NHG programs are complimentary and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
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March 2008
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Saturday & Sunday 3/1-3/2
Rose Weekend Shop this weekend for the best selection of more than 300 rose varieties including AARS Winners 'Mardi Gras' and 'Dream Come True', all varieties of EarthKind™ Roses and much more! Plus, speak with the local Rose Societies and vendors about the best information for rose garden success.
Saturday
10:30am "Pruning 101" by Bob McLaughlin,
Consulting Rosarian
1:30pm "Growing Hybrid Teas for the Dallas Area"
by Dr. John Allen, Master Consulting Rosarian
3:00pm "Climbers, Ramblers, Antique and Schrub Roses for the Dallas Area" by Claude Graves, Master Consulting Rosarian
Sunday
1:30pm "Rose Garden Bed Prep" by Turner Hasty, Consulting Rosarian
3:00pm "Pruning 101 " by Bob McLaughlin,
Consulting Rosarian
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Thurs-Sat 3/6-3/8
Afrcan Violet Show and Sale
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3/15-3/16 Spring Weekend
Saturday
11:00 am - "Daylilies" by Daylily Growers of Dallas
1:30 pm - "Vegetable Gardening in North Texas" presented by Dick Coupe, Dallas County Master Gardener
3:00 pm - "Tons of Tomatoes!" by Tom Wilten, DCMG
Sunday
1:30 pm- "Tons of Tomatoes" by Tom Wilten, DCMG
3:00 pm - "Iris Photography Clinic" by Iris Society of Dallas
Sat & Sun 11am-2pm Complimentary Landscape Consultations by local landscape designers. First come, first served. Sign up early! Bring in garden plans for expert advice on plant selections.
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Sat 3/29
Celebrate Begonias!
Come to North Haven Gardens to select from a large and unique variety of begonias.
1:30 "Beautiful Begonias" by Don Miller, NHG begonia expert
All NHG programs are complimentary and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
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April 2008
Saturday, 4/5
1:30 pm - "Critters in the Garden"
By Bonnie Bradshaw of www.911wildlife.com
Sunday, 4/6 Noon-6pm
In lieu of an Orchid Program and meeting this April, the Greater North Texas Orchid Society is offering a Greenhouse Tour.
For the map of Greenhouses go here.
Saturday 4/12
1:30PM "WaterWise Gardens" by Susan Stephens, DCMG. Sponsored by First Men's Garden Club of Dallas
Sunday 4/13
1PM-4PM "Iris Show" by Iris Society of Dallas
This Show will be held at the
TAMU Pavilion Building, 17360 Coit Rd., Dallas, TX
This show is NOT at North Haven Gardens. However, please stop by after the show for lots of beautiful Iris plants and other sun blooms and shrubs that will compliment your Iris garden. We are open until 6pm.
Saturday 4/19
9am-Noon Daylily Sale
by Daylily Growers of Dallas
Saturday 4/19
11am Daylily Planting Demo
by Binion Amerson, Daylily Growers of Dallas. Begin your daylily bed with proper planting techniques by the experts!
Saturday, 4/19
1:30pm - "The Best
of Texas: Native Plants and Responsible Resource Management" by Dave & Christy Ilfrey
of Native Dave -- Nature-focused & sustainable design and consultation
services. Christy & Dave address water issues as well as
habitat destruction, and offer solutions (e.g. native plants) for developing
beautiful landscapes without wasting resources.
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4/26-4/27 Herb Weekend Select from an amazing variety of herbs on special all weekend! Plus, get the best herb garden advice from the experts...Heritage Herb Club & Herb Society of America!
Saturday
10:30am "All About Garden Safety" presented by Lennard Nadalo, MD & the Herb Society of America
1:30pm "Calendula - 2008 Herb of th Year" presented by
Gail Sutherland, Heritage Herb Club
2:30pm “NHG Herb Tour” by Kay Nelson, NHG Herb Expert. Let Kay lead you on an enlightening tour of all our favorite herbs, inform you of their uses and offer fun herbal facts. Attend & enter your name to win a delightful herb gift basket!
Sunday
1:00pm “NHG Herb Tour” by Kay Nelson, NHG Herb Expert. Let Kay lead you on an enlightening tour of all our favorite herbs, inform you of their uses and offer fun herbal facts.
1:30pm "Herb Gardening 101" by Brieux Turner. Learn the tricks to a successful Herb Garden from the experts at Blue Label Herbs! Attend & enter your name to win a delightful herb gift basket!
3:00pm Wild About Herbs by Marian Buchanan, Dallas County Master Gardener
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All NHG programs are complimentary and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
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May 2008
NHG has great programs scheduled most every weekend. Check back often for added programs and events.
Saturday, 5/3
Fresh Fruit Wines by Nashwood Winery
Nashwood Winery is back to teach us all about making wine from fresh fruits. Strawberries, blueberries and more make a tasty wine! Plus, have the opportunity to attend a fruit wine tasting and purchase wine making supplies.
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm - "Make Wine at Home"
Learn how to make your own wine at home. Tasting to follow. Must be 21 to attend wine tasting portion. $10 per person. PRint out reg. form here and bring in or call 214-363-5316. Adv. reg. suggested.
3:30 pm - "Winetasting" - Immediately following the class. Complimentary.
Sunday, 5/4
1:30 pm - "Orchid Program"
Sponsored by the Greater North Texas Orchid Society
Saturday, 5/10
1:30 pm - "Curb Appeal"
Brad Sandy, Dallas County Master Gardener, explains simple ideas to make your home & garden stand out! Sponsored by the First Men's Garden Club.
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Saturday,5/10 Mothers Day Art Sale 10am-5pm A wonderful opportunity to acquire unique gifts from NHG artists for Mother's Day, birthdays, Anniversaries or a special gift for yourself! Jewelry, glass art, weaving, photo transfer and more! Artists on display: TBA
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Thursday, May 15th
HAPPY 57th BIRTHDAY NORTH HAVEN GARDENS!
Shop during our birthday for some cake and special treats! Check back soon to see what they are!
Join us SATURDAY, MAY 17th for Cupcakes and something special!
Become a Master Gardener!
Details
available at Dallas County Master Gardeners Help Desk
(214) 904-3053 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday
Application deadline
is Saturday - May 17.
Apply
on-line at www.dallasmastergardeners.org
Saturday May 17
11:00pm “Daylilies in the Garden”
Sponsored by the Daylily Growers of Dallas
Saturday May 17
1:30pm “Perennial Gardens”
By Dione Lineberry, Dallas County Master Gardener
Sunday May 18
1:30pm “Perennial Gardens”
By Betsyanne Tippette, Dallas County Master Gardener
A program so necessary, we had to do it twice!
Saturday May 24
1:30pm - “Butterfly Gardens" presented by Dale Clark
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LOVE GARDENING?
Become a Dallas County Master Gardener! Application deadline is May 31, 2008. Space is limited, apply today! Details here.
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June 2008
Sunday June 1
1:30pm "Dr. Diag-nosy" Renowned orchid
grower, world traveler and nationally recognized speaker Bill Thoms of Central
Florida will focus on
plant problems and how to fix them. Attendees can bring in plants with problems
and they will be diagnosed and remedies given. Many examples of common problems
and advice on how to fix them will be shared. Remedies are
eco-friendly.
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Sunday, 6/7 A Day in the Tropics
presented by Diana Harris, Dallas County Master Gardener
Put on your Hawaiian shirt! We're going to the tropics! Learn about growing tropical plants in your garden and in containers. Tropicals for sun and shade.
1:30 pm - "Tropical Plants in the Garden"
2:30 pm - "Tropical Container Gardening"
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6/8 Sunday 11am-4pm - Gardening 101
Learn all you need to know about Texas gardening! Details Here. Ready to sign up? Print our this form and bring it in or give us a call 214-363-5316.
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First Men's Garden Club Plant Show
Date: 6th & 7th The First Men's Garden Club of Dallas will host its 2008 Spring Plant and Vegetable Show. The club has hosted these shows, free and open to the public, for more than 25 years. Come and enter your plants, cut flowers, vegetables, and herbs in the premier plant show of the Southwest. Entries will be accepted between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM on Saturday.
Judging starts at 9:30 AM, with ribbons being awarded for the best entries in over 25 separate classifications. For general rules of the show, go to www.dallasgardeners.org/GardenShow.
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Sunday, 6/14- 1:30 pm
"Lawn Care" by James Hatcher. Proper lawn care is necessary in North Texas to keep your home beautiful and healthy. Don't miss James' excellent program that has helped many
NHG customers over the years! Sponsored by the First Men's Garden Club.
Sunday, 6/22- 1:30 pm
"Photography in the Garden" by Bob Frank. Award-winning local photographer, Bob Frank, gives us wonderful advice on how to get the most beautiful pictures from our gardens! Plus, see examples of his amazing work.
Saturday, 6/28- 1:30 pm
"Rain Gardens" Harvest your rainwater! Part of the EcoFriendly line of education programs at NHG! by Carrie Dubberly
Saturday, 6/28- 3:00 pm
"Collecting Bromeliads" by Betty Patterson. Follow Betty's journey for unique and wonderful Bromeliad specimens. And, join the Bromeliad Society!
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Salsa Sunday! June 29th. Prizes given for the
best salsa recipes! Put those tomatoes and herbs you so
tenderly cared for all season to good use! Use fresh veggies,
herbs and even fruit to create your very best salsa! Last
year's first salsa contsest was a blast! Be part of the fun
this year! We have lots of fun things in the works. Check back
to see a schedule of events. Be creative! Have fun! Rules and
entry form here.
11ampm "Canning for Beginners" by Robin Gill, Natural Chef. Ever wondered what to do with all your extra fruits and veggies? Robin shows us the basics of how to get your canning going! Join us for this NHG "First Time" program!
1:30pm "Tomatoes & Peppers" by Tom Wilten, Dallas County Master Gardener. Now is the time to start planting your second crop of tomatoes and peppers. Tom Wilten tells us how to get the most successful harvest!
2:30pm Salsa Contest Winners announced! You do not have to be present to win.
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All NHG programs are complimentary and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
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July 2008
We have lots of great programs in theworks for Summer. Be sure to check the calendar often for added events!
Sunday, 7/6
1:30 pm - "Orchid Program"
Sponsored by the Greater North Texas Orchid Society
Saturday, 7/12
1:30 pm - "Crape Myrtles" by Bram Franklin, Landscape Designer, Crape Myrtle Expert. Crape Myrtles are a beloved tree here in Texas! Atend this informative free program for all the best facts on the best varieties for our area; proper planting and care. Sponsored by the First Men's Garden Club.
Sunday, 7/13
1:30pm - "Hummingbirds" by Carolyn Oldham. Area bird expert.
All NHG programs are complimentary and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
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August 2008
Sunday, 8/2
1:30 pm - "Water Gardens" by Aquascapes. Learn the basics of creating and maintaining a water garden.
Sunday, 8/3
1:30 pm - "Orchid Program"
Sponsored by the Greater North Texas Orchid Society
All NHG programs are complimentary and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
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September 2008
Sunday, 9/6
1:30 pm - "Fairy Gardens"
by Mary Nell Jackson, Herb Society of America. Don't miss this very poular program on a very special kind of garden!
30 pm - "Orchid Program"
Sponsored by the Greater North Texas Orchid Society
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Saturday and Sunday, 9/20 & 9/21
Fall Weekend
Guaranteed to be lots of fun as we welcome the cool Autumn weather! Free programs! Plant specials and food for our valued customers.
COME ENJOY THE FUN!
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Sunday, 9/28, 11am-4pm - Gardening 101
Learn all you need to know about Texas gardening! Details here. Registration form to come as date approaches.
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October 2008
Fall is the best time to plant and transplant trees and shrubs. Be sure to check out our tree and shrub varieties! Always find the perfect fit for any area of your garden.
Sunday, 10/5
1:30 pm - "Orchid Program"
Sponsored by the Greater North Texas Orchid Society
Saturday, 10/4, 9am - 12 Noon
Daylily Sale
by the Daylily Growers of Dallas. A great opportunity to purchase unique daylily rhizomes.
Saturday, 10/18, 11am
"Planting and Caring for Daylilies - Demonstration" by Daylily Growers of Dallas.
Find out how you can create a dynamic display with daylilies in
your landscape!
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Saturday and Sunday, 10/11 - 10/12
Fall Herb Weekend
Meet the local herb societies, attend free lectures and shop herb specials all weekend.
Saturday
10:30 am - "Herbs Program" TBA
1:30 pm - "Herbs Program" TBA
3 pm - "Herbs Program" TBA
Sunday
1:30 pm - "Herbs Program" TBA
3 pm - "Herbs Program" TBA
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