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January 2009
WED, JAN 14
11:00AM · THE SPRING VEGETABLE GARDEN by Leslie Finical Halleck of NHG. Learn about the best veggie varieties to start now for the spring garden, basic bed prep and growing tips. Homegrown tastes best!
SAT, JAN 17
11:00AM · Collecting Rainwater by Dr. Dottie Woodson, Horticulturist, Texas Cooperative Extension. Sponsored by the Daylily Growers of Dallas
SAT, JAN 17
1:30PM · INDOOR GARDENS by NHG Staff. Winter is a great time to get creative with indoor plants from our Greenhouse!
SUN, JAN 18
1:30PM · STARTING SPRING SEEDS by Alison Swann. Get the details on what to plant now and why. Home-grown tastes best! Make 2009 the year you grow your own!
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Wednesday, January 21 at 11am
"Ikebana Demonstration" by Sue Smith.
Join us for a new program day and and time! Ever wanted to know how to create modern, zen, floral arrangements for your home? The members of Ikebana Creations can show you! They offer classes here at the garden center for only $20 on select Tuesdays, but are offering this excellent demo just for our customers for free. A wonderful way to begin the 2009 season of gardening!
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SAT, JAN 24
10:30 am - Bay Laurel: The Aristocrat of Flavor by Becky Watts, Small Potatoes Catering. Sponsored by the Herbs Society of America. If you've never tasted Bay Laurel fresh from the garden, you are missing out! Store bought will never
be the same. Join us to see why Bay Laurel was chosen as the 2009 Herb of the Year!
SAT, JAN 24
1:30PM · STARTING SPRING SEEDS by Christine Hensley. Get the details on what to plant now and why.Home-grown tastes best! Make 2009 the year you grow your own!
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Sunday, 1/25/08, 11am-4pm - Gardening
101
Learn all you need to know about
Texas gardening! This is a great class for those new to the area, beginner gardeners or experienced gardeners looking for a refresher course. Sign up quick, space fills fast! Details here.
Registration form here. Call to register or bring it into the store.
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SUN, FEB 1
1:00PM · WARM GROWING ONCIDIUM INTERGENERICS, by Linda Wilhelm, Woodland Orchids. They specialize in breeding warm tolerant Oncidiinae (several of their new
hybrids have received awards from the AOS), compact cattleyas and also line
breed a number of different species. Stanhopeas are the newest
passion. Sponsored by the Greater North Texas Orchid Society
SAT, FEB 7
1:30PM · ROSE PRUNING DEMO by Brandon Sorenson. Learn to properly prune your roses in this quick, easy and thoughtful demo on our patio.
SUN, FEB 8
1:30PM · NATIVE & ADAPTED PERENNIALS by NHG Staff. Perennial care basics and excellent varieties to grow in North Texas.
SAT, FEB 14
1:30PM · ALL ABOUT ROSES by First Men’s Garden Club. Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to learn about rose care basics and maintenance. NHG roses arrive March 7th during Rose Weekend.
SUN, FEB 15
3PM · THE IRRESISTIBLE IRIS by Charlie Russ, Iris Society. View a beautiful slide show on Irises and have all your iris questions answered.
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SAT, FEB 21 · LET’S GO ORGANIC!
Join us for a day of education on all things organic and Eco-Friendly. Meet vendors, local societies and more to find out all the best and most current information to help you go green. Get the details on what to plant now and why.
11:30AM · WILDLIFE 911 Bonnie Bradshaw tells how to deter critters such as squirrels, raccoons and armadillos from our gardens and homes humanely. www.911wildlife.org
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12:30PM · GARDENGIRL, PATTI MORENO'S, SUSTAINABLE GARDEN Don't miss this special appearance by Patti Moreno! She'll talk about hip and cool ways we can go organic, be kind to the environment, produce more and consume less! She will be available all day to sign dvd's and answer questions. Learn more about Patti at www.gardengirltv.com
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1:30PM · THE ORGANIC VEGGIE GARDEN Victor Peck of the Dallas Zoo, talks about bed prep and what to plant in our vegetable garden and offers all organic solutions. Kid friendly program!
2:45PM · PRESERVING & HARVESTING HERBS Kay Nelson talks about the proper way to clip and store herbs from our garden.
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SAT, FEB 22
MEET THE GARDEN CLUBS DAY Meet the garden clubs and join one yourself. By joining a garden club, you join a group of like-minded individuals who share your passion for gardening.
SAT, FEB 28
10:30AM · HERBS FOR THE SHADE GARDEN by Barbara Gollman, Dallas County Master Gardener. Sponsored by the Herb Society of America. Learn about herbs more adaptable to shady areas.
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SUN, MAR 1
1:00PM · AUSTRALIAN ORCHID SPECIES, by Tom Biggart, Granite Hill Orchids Sponsored by the Greater North Texas Orchid Society
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Saturday & Sunday 3/7-8
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.
SAT, 11AM "A VISUAL TOUR OF FAVORITE ROSES" by Peter Scharr, Historical Rose Society.
Check back for a list of scheduled programs.
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Thurs-Sat 3/12-3/14
Afrcan Violet Show and Sale
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3/21-22 Spring
Weekend
This is an excellent weekend to learn something new about your garden, shop plant specials and shop the best plants in town!
Saturday
1:30PM · TONS OF TOMATOES by Tom Wilten -
Dallas
County Master Gardener. Learn the
best varieties, planning and tips for growing the most delicious Tomatoes in North
Texas. Tom's popular program fills up! Be sure to come early to grab a great seat! This program is not to be missed. Sponsored by the First Men's Garden Club.
Check back for a list of scheduled programs.
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SUN, MAR 15
3PM · POINTS AND GROOMING FOR SHOWING IRIES by Dell Peryy & Peggy Lamb, Iris Society. Keep your irises at peak beauty whether you are showing or not!
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2009 Programs to come!
SUN, APR 5
1:00PM · ORGANIC ORCHID PEST CONTROL, by Don Garling. Sponsored by the Greater North Texas Orchid Society
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4/25-4/26
Spring 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! All 4" herbs are on special for this weekend only! =
 Herb Salad Dressing Contest!
Dressing is made easy & fresh with herbs straight from your garden! Create your own and bring it in to NHG during Herb Weekend for our Herb Salad Dressing Contest. Be creative, have fun! Details to come.
Check back for a schedule of programs.
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SAT, APR 18
1:30PM · SPRING LAWN CARE by James Hatcher, Dallas County Master Gardener. A beautiful healthy lawn starts with the best education. Don't miss this excellent program to learn the best tips and tricks to keep your turf terrific all year long! Sponsored by the Frist Men's Garden Club
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NHG has great programs
scheduled most every weekend. Check back often for added programs and
events.
2009 Programs to come!
SUN, MAY 3
1:00PM · ORCHID PHOTOGRAPHY, by Gregg Allikas. Sponsored by the Greater North Texas Orchid Society
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Saturday, 5/2 Plant the Town Pink!
We're raising money for Susan G. Komen by having a garden gathering! Shop until 9pm on this special night. We'll be serving wine, hors d'oeurves & other treats. Mary Kay will be in-store to offer free make overs and more! Check back often as we add more amazing offers to celebrate this wonderful cause. Goody bags to everyone who comes in from 6pm-9pm.
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!
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FRI, 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!
SAT, May 16 1:30PM
SHADE GARDENING by Dean Brown, Dallas
County Master Gardener. Shade gardens can be just as gorgeous, lush and colorful as our sun gardens. Dean Brown tells us what to grow and how to maintain it all.
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2009 Programs to come!
SUN, JUNE 7
1:00PM · WEIRD ORCHID SPECIES, by Eric Michaels, Michaels Orchids. Sponsored by the Greater North Texas Orchid Society
SAT, Jun. 13 1:30PM
TONS OF TOMATOES by Tom Wilten - Dallas County Master Gardener. Learn the best varieties, planning and tips for growing the most delicious Tomatoes in North Texas. Tom's popular program fills up! Be sure to come early to grab a great seat! This program is not to be missed. Sponsored by the First Men's Garden Club.
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Salsa
Sunday! June 14th. 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 to come.
Great
Prizes!
1st Prize: $100 North Haven Gardens Gift Card
2nd
Prize: $75 North Haven Gardens Gift Card
3rd Prize: $50 North
Haven Gardens Gift Card
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July 2009
We have lots of great programs in theworks for
Summer. Be sure to check the calendar often for added
events!
2009 Programs to come!
SUN, JULY 5
1:00PM · ORCHID AUCTION No program. Open to the public. An excellent opportunity to bid on and purchase amazing and unique varieties of orchids. Sponsored by the Greater North Texas Orchid Society
July 4th Sale July 3-9
25% off the best plant material in town! All annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, herbs, groundcover and greenhouse plants. In stock material only.
SAT, JULY 11
1:30 pm - "Agaves, Yuccas & more!" by Chuck Goecke, NHG staff, TCNP. Discover how these exotic, conversation piece beauties add grace to your garden and are favorites in environmentally friendly landscapes.
Saturday, JULY ?? TBA
1:30 pm - "Water Gardens" by North Texas Aquascapes. Learn the basics of creating and maintaining a water garden. Also, NTA tells us the eco benefits of water gardens in the landscape and introduces us to underground rainwater harvesting.
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2009 Programs to come!
SUN, AUG 2
1:00PM · ORCHID SPECIES CONSERVATION, by Peter Tobias, Orchid Conservation Alliance. 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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2009 Programs to come!
SUN, SEP 2
1:00PM · VANDACEOUS ORCHIDS, by Bob Fuchs, RF Orchids. Sponsored by the Greater North Texas Orchid Society
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Saturday and Sunday, 9/19 & 9/20
Fall Weekend
Guaranteed to be lots of
fun as we welcome the cool Autumn weather! Free programs! Plant specials and
refreshments!
Check back for a schedule of programs.
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All NHG programs are
complimentary and open to the public unless otherwise
noted.
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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.
2009 Programs to come!
SUN, OCT 4
1:00PM · AMERICAN ORCHID SOCIETY JUDGING by GNTOS. Learn what is involved in judging orchids. Sponsored by the Greater North Texas Orchid Society
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Saturday,
10/3
Customer Appreciation
Day
Thank you for being a loyal North
Haven Gardens customer! We will be serving you lunch from 11am-1pm, offering
special pricing all day, and putting together some cool gifts to raffle
off!
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Saturday and Sunday, 10/10 -
10/11
Fall Herb Weekend
Meet the local herb
societies, attend free lectures and shop herb specials all weekend.
Check back for a schedule of programs.
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Sunday, 10/??, TBA 
"Bats!" This is an excellent program for children to attend! Here at NHG, we think bats are super special for all the wonderful things they do for our gardens, such as eat the bugs that hurt our plants! Dottie Hyatt of Bat World educates us on how to keep bats safe in our communites and dispells the myths that lead to their poor reputations. Plus, she brings live bats for us to admire. You will aslo have an opportunity to purchase Bat World approved bathouses. www.batworld.org
All NHG programs are
complimentary and open to the public unless otherwise
noted.
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November
2009
2009 Programs to come!
SUN, NOV 1
1:00PM · TOPIC TBA No program. Sponsored by the Greater North Texas Orchid Society
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Saturday, 11/7
Bulb Day
Check back for a schedule of programs.
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November 14th
"Birdhouse Contest"
Sponsored by Audubon
Dallas
Join us for our 3rd Annual Birdhouse Contest. Get creative
and have some fun!
Great
Prizes!
1st Prize: $100 North Haven Gardens Gift Card
2nd
Prize: $75 North Haven Gardens Gift Card
3rd Prize: $50 North Haven
Gardens Gift Card
Enter to win! Entry form to come.
Check back for a schedule of programs.
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November 15, 2008
Fall Harvest Pie Day - "Pie
Contest"
Just in time for the holidays! Bake
your favorite
pie and enter to win in our first "Fall Harvest Pie Contest". Apple,
pumpkin, cherry, or maybe chocolate. It's up to you.
Entry form & rules here.
Guest judge, Larry Levine of Strong's Tavern &
Brian Cummings and Rich Shoen of Eat Green DFW
Visit our 2008 sponsors.
  
Entry form to come.
Fabulous prizes for the
winners!
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1st Place - $100 NHG
Gift Card
+ $50 Gift Card to Sevy's Restaurant
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2nd Place - $75 NHG Gift Card
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3rd Place - $50 NHG Gift
Card.
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Go EcoFriendly this year! Decorate a LIVE tree in your home, then plant it in the garden after the holdays for lasting memories!
All NHG programs are complimentary and open to the public unless
otherwise noted.
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December 2009
SUN, DEC 5
1:00PM · ORCHID AUCTION & SALE No program. Open to the public. An excellent opportunity to bid on and purchase amazing and unique varieties of orchids. Sponsored by the Greater North Texas Orchid Society
SAT & SUN, DEC 5-6
Holiday Weekend
Arts and Crafts Sale
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
For holiday gift giving, shop a unique selection of handmade arts &
crafts. Jewelry, claywork, stained glass, photography, weaving and more!
 Sat, DEC XX 1:30-?? Neil Sperry Pen Sale. A unique opportunity to purchase one of Neil's artisan, handmade pens. All proceeds support Serenity High. Neil politely requests no plant questions while in-store on these dates.
Yes! You can still plant and transplant trees and shrubs
right now. Be sure to check out our tree and shrub varieties! Always find the
perfect fit for any area of your garden.
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Looking for a Garden Club? Go here for a list of groups that meet at NHG.
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