Spring 2010 Events at Greenscape Gardens:
*schedule subject to change, check back frequently for additions
Saturday, March 20th
"Green"-scape Festival
10 am-4 pm
Come celebrate the first day of spring with Greenscape Gardens and Ameren UE Pure Power along with many other green-minded businesses and organizations. Learn about easy ways to make your home more eco-friendly and energy-efficient with the help of locally-owned businesses. Get a sneak preview of this year's best plants for native and habitat gardens, learn how to make good use of rainwater and yard waste and find out what other homeowners and businesses are doing to make our world a greener place to live and work. Featuring St. Louis Composting, Missouri Botanical Garden Plastic Pot Recycling Program & Pots to Planks Program, Missouri Botanical Garden Earthways Center, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, www.greengardeningstl.com (The Gateway Gardener), Pond Market/The Alternative Pond & Garden Mart, Sustaining Spaces, Robinson Rain Barrels, Symmetry Landscape, Bales Junk Removal, EcoLife STL, R3 Magazine, Gardens of Grace, Renewal By Anderson with Cohen's Draperies & Blinds (energy efficient windows/drapes/blinds), Wallflower Design, Wild Birds Unlimited, Lucky You (event planning/green weddings) and more! BBQ to benefit the World Bird Sanctuary.
10 am- Green Landscaping for Energy Efficiency with Marla Esser of Sustaining Spaces
10 am-1 pm Feathered Friends Showcase from the World Bird Sanctuary
Meet birds of prey and a naturalist from the World Bird Sanctuary and find out what you can do to help our feathered friends by using habitat plants in your garden.
11 am- Spring Clean-Up Seminar with Master Gardener Jack Lane
The gardening season has officially begun so find out what it takes to get your garden on the right track for the 2010! Follow Jack's easy formula for success and your yard will be the envy of the neighborhood!
Saturday, April 3rd
Edible Gardening with Soil-Tek
Discover the newest method of growing edibles in your yard and patio. The world's best gardeners know that the secret to a successful garden is all in the soil and Soil-Tek's system can turn anybody into a green thumb!
Monday April 5th- Friday, April 9th
"We Grow Smiles" Week Featuring Proven Winners Annuals
Friday, April 9th at 10 am- Container Gardening Clinic
Saturday, April 10th at 10 am-Container Gardening Clinic
Inspiration galore at this year's container gardening clinic featuring the expert designers of Greenscape Gardens! Learn how to arrange professional-quality planters for your own front porch by following basic design criteria.
April 13th thru May 10th
"Sculpture in the Garden" Exhibit
Greenscape Gardens is proud to showcase the works of local art students from St. Louis Community College-Meramec. These one-of-a-kind pieces of art are designed to enhance a garden space and many will be available for purchase.
Saturday, April 17th
The Healing Power Of Plants
featuring Julie Randolph
(Lead Horticulturist of St. Louis Children's Hospital)
Horticulture therapy focuses on connecting people with nature. This link oftentimes helps stimulate the healing process for some patients. Learn how plants can help heal the body and soul while improving the quality of our lives. (Please note-this is not a medicinal plant program)
Saturday, April 24th
Earth Day Party at Greenscape
Featuring GrowNative!
10 am- Native Plants for the Urban Landscape with Justin McCoy
Missouri is abundant with fantastic native plants that are suitable for usage in our urban landscapes. Learn about how these plants aren't just aesthetically pleasing, they also serve beneficial purposes in our gardens including water management and habitat restoration.
Saturday, May 1st
Summer Bulbs & Beyond
with Jason Delaney
(Senior Outdoor Horticulturist at Missouri Botanical Gardens)
Bulb expert, Jason Delaney, will share his experiences and insights on summer-flowering bulbs. Discover a whole new world of gardening opportunities and learn about some of his favorites for St. Louis.
Saturday, May 22nd
"Some Like It Hot!"
Featuring Mike Hellman of the Henry Shaw Cactus Society
Cactus and succlents have made a tremendous comeback in recent years in the design world. Learn about what works best here in St. Louis and the best strategies for caring for these plants.
Memorial Day Weekend
May 29th-May 31st
17th Annual Memorial Weekend BBQ Benefit
(All proceeds benefit the Joshua Chamberlain Society)
Free hotdogs and soda for all at our Memorial Weekend BBQ! It's become a West County tradition benefiting local wounded warriors. We are honored to host this event again this year and look forward to helping our community share it's appreciation for the men and women of our armed forces.
Saturday, June 12th
"Harvest the Heavens" Rain Garden Seminar
with Barry Ritter of Ritter Perennials
Learn how rain gardens can not only be aesthetically pleasing, but also have a positive impact on our environment. Barry will talk about what plants are currently working well in local rain gardens as well as tips to make your own successful rain garden.
Friday, June 18th
3rd Annual Gateway Greening
"Solstice with the Stars" at Greenscape Gardens
Join us at this fantastic event to benefit the community gardening initiatives of Gateway Greening featuring the "Who's Who" of St. Louis horticulture! Silent and live auction of unusual and collectible plants, food and drinks, and live music!
Saturday, June 26th
Kids' Gardening Clinic
"Scratch-n-Sniff" Gardens
Plants are pretty, but they smell good too! Smell your way through a garden and take home something scented for your own yard!
Stay tuned for our Summer Event Schedule Featuring...
The Gourmet Garden Series:
-Heirloom Tomato Tasting
-Salsa Contest
-Pesto Preparation Party
-The Garden Chef
