Jan - Feb  - March - April - May - June - July - August - Sept - Oct - Nov - Dec

**NHG is dedicated to presenting programs that educate our customers to make them better gardeners.

 

 

North Haven Gardens Events 2007
All NHG programs are complimentary and open to the
public unless otherwise noted.

Garden Clubs

January

Happy New Year!

Be sure to get your bulbs in the ground by early January!

Saturday, 1/13 11:00AM
"Terrariums"
by Leslie Finical Halleck. Create and maintain beautiful gardens under glass.

Saturday, 1/13 1:30PM
"Propagation"
by Elbert Seal, of the Arlington Men's Garden Club.

Sunday, 1/14 1:00PM
"Rose Garden Workshop"
by Turner Hasty, Claude Graves and Bob McLaughlin. Learn about different rose varieties and how to prep your beds for successful roses.

Saturday, 1/20 1:00PM
"Roses in the Garden"
by Bob McLaughlin, NHG Rosarian

Saturday, 1/20 2:00PM
"Modern Rose
s" by by John Allen & Mike Becker of the Dallas Rose Society

1/27 ORGANIC DAY
Thinking of going organic? Begin by stopping by North Haven Gardens and meet the Organic Societies! Plus, speak with all the vendors about organic products to keep your garden and you environment healthy. Check back for more programs.

Meet Howard Garrett from 3:30pm-5pm!
Have your organic questions answered by the expert!

10:30am "Collecting Rainwater for the Garden"
Arlene Hamilton & Shirley Campbell. Both are Ellis County Master Gardeners and Rainwater Harvesting Specialists.
1pm "Composting" by Renee Richeson, Dallas County Master Gardener. Turn scraps into rich, organic compost for your garden!
2pm "Starting Your Organic Garden" by Susan Gregory Dallas Organic Garden Club, Dallas County Master Gardener.
Susan Gregory’s passion and unique urban gardening experiences will show new ways to garden cleaner, easier, and safer.

 

1/28 Sunday 11am-4pm - Gardening 101
Learn all you need to know about Texas gardening! Details here. Registration form here. Call 214-363-5316 or bring in store.

All NHG programs are complimentary and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

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February

Saturday 2/3 1:00PM
"Seed Balls" by
Jane Bartosiewicz, Dallas County Master Gardeners

Saturday 2/10 1:30PM
"Attracting Birds to Your Backyard" by Dan Coletti of First Men's Garden Club of Dallas

Sunday 2/11 1:30PM
"Plant Pretty Perennials" by Marcia Borders, 
Dallas County Master Gardner. Start planning for Spring now!

2/18 Sunday 10am-5pm - GREENHOUSE OPEN HOUSE
Meet the Garden Clubs!

Why should you become a garden club member? Garden clubs are great resources for knowledge, experience and cultivating new friendships. Some of the Garden Clubs expected to attend are Southwest Fern Society, N. Texas Water Garden Society, Daylily Society, Herb Society of America, Heritage Rose Club, Dallas Rose Society, First Men's Garden Club of Dallas, Dallas Organic Club and others.
Shop Green House Specials one day only on a great variety of plants!

Saturday 2/24 10:30AM
"Herb of the Year: Lemon Balm" by Mary Doebbeling of the Herb Society of America

Sunday 2/25 1:30PM-3:30PM
"Rose Pruning Clinic" by Members of the American Rose Society. Location TBD, please check back. Admission is free for all members of The Dallas and Collin County Rose Societies. Non members $10.00. Please contact the Rose Society for more information: email

All NHG programs are complimentary and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

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March

3/3-3/4 Rose Weekend Shop this weekend for the best selection of more than 300 rose varieties including AARS Winners 'Rainbow Knockout', 'Moondance' and 'Strike it Rich', 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

10:00am
"EarthKind™ Roses & EarthKind™ Soil" by Dr. Steve George of Texas A&M.
1:00pm "Hybrid Tea Roses" by Dr. John Allen, Consulting Rosarian, Dallas Rose Society
Sunday
1:00pm "Amending the Soil for Rose Garden Succes" by Mike Becker, Collin County and Dallas Rose Societies.
2:30pm "Hybrid Tea Roses" by Dr. John Allen, Consulting Rosarian, Dallas Rose Society

Thurs-Sat 3/8-3/10 Afrcan Violet Show and Sale

3/17-3/18  Spring Weekend
Sat 3/17 11am "Daylilies" by Daylily Growers of Dallas
Sat
3/17 1pm
"Vegetable Gardening in North Texas" by John Hunt, Dallas County Master Gardener, First Men's Garden Club
Sat 3/17 2:30pm "Tons of Tomatoes!" by John Hunt, Dallas County Master Gardener, First Men's Garden Club

Sun 3/18 1:30pm "Landscaping with Natives" by Carol Feldman, Native Plant 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. More programs to come!

3/24  Begonia Day
1:30pm "Beautiful Begonias in the Garden" by Don Miller, NHG Plant Buyer, Dallas Begonia Society Member. Plus, select from unique and beautiful varieties on special one day only!

All NHG programs are complimentary and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

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April

Saturday 4/7 1:30PM
"Critters in the Garden" by Bonnie Bradshaw, Master Naturalist and owner of www.911Wildlife.com.

Saturday 4/21 9am-Noon Daylily Sale
by Daylily Growers of Dallas
11:00PM "Daylilies in the Garden" by Daylily Growers of Dallas

4/28-4/29 Herb Weekend 
Saturday
10:30am
"Fairy Gardens" by Mary Nell Jackson of the Herb Society of America.
1:30pm "Herbs in the Water Wise Garden" by Marian Buchanan, Dallas County Master Gardener and Herb Society of America.

Check back for more program details and schedule.

All NHG programs are complimentary and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

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May

NHG has great programs scheduled most every weekend. Check back often for added programs and events.

5/27 Sunday 11am-4pm - Gardening 101
Learn all you need to know about Texas gardening! Details here. Registration form here. Call 214-363-5316 or bring from into the store to register.

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June

Important! We will be scheduling many free programs on properly watering your garden for the best success through summer.

Saturday, 6/16 1:30PM
"Transplanting Roses"
by Bob Maclaughlin. NHG Rosarian, Dallas Rose Society. Learn to move fully established roses safely for the easiest transition. Great lesson if you are moving and want to take prized rose plants with you.

June 2nd -- Celebrate Cactus & Succulents and all their beautiful companions!
1:30pm
"Agaves, Yuccas, & Succulents in the Garden" by Peter Schaar, Native Plant Society of Dallas.
Shop a unique selection of plants. Check back for special programs offered through the day.

June 9th -- Garden Ferns! We are dedicating a day to this loved plant! Meet members of the Southwest Fern Society to answer all your fern related questions!
Check back for special programs offered through the day.

All NHG programs are complimentary and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

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July

Important! We will be scheduling many free programs on properly watering your garden for the best success through summer.

Watergarden Demo Topic TBA soon. Sponsored by the North Texas Watergarden Society.

All NHG programs are complimentary and open to the public unless otherwise noted.


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August

Important! We will be scheduling many free programs on properly watering your garden for the best success through summer.

Saturday 8/18 9am-Noon Iris Sale
Shop an amazing selection of unique Iris rhizomes.
by Iris Society of Dallas

All NHG programs are complimentary and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

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September

Spring blooming bulbs available mid-September. We have the largest selection of tulips, daffodils, hyacinth, Texas grown heirloom bulbs and specialty varieties in town. Plus, ask about our bulb cooler for perfectly chilled bulbs.

Saturday 9/8 9am-Noon Iris Sale
Shop an amazing selection of unique Iris rhizomes.
by Iris Society of Dallas

9/14-9/15 9am-5pm African Violet Sale Shop unique varieties of African Violets. Sponsored by the Metro Trio AVS.

4-29 Monarch Butterfly Day Celebrate the arrival of the Monarch butterfly to our area with free programs on attracting these beautiful creatures to your garden, mainting a butterfly garden and information on the life-cycle of the butterfly. Check back for free program details and a schedule.

All NHG programs are complimentary and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

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October

Fall is the best time to plant and transplat trees and shrubs. Be sure to check out our tree and shrub varieties! Always find the perfect fit for any area of your garden.

All NHG programs are complimentary and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

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November

11/3 Bulb Day
Check back for added complimentary programs.

11/23 The Best Christmas Trees and Fresh Greens in town are ready to be shopped!

All NHG programs are complimentary and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

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December

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.

12/1-12/2 Sat. & Sun. - Holiday Weekend
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Society Meetings at NHG

Begonia Society:
   Fourth Sunday at 3pm
Bonsai Society:
   First Thursday at 6:30pm
Bromeliad Society:
   Fourth Saturday at 3pm
Dallas Rose Society email
   Fourth Friday at 6pm
Daylily Growers of Dallas:
   Third Saturday at 10am
First Men's Garden  
Club of Dallas:

   Third Tuesday at 7pm
Ikebana Creations:
    2nd & 4th Tues. 1-3
    Call Sue Smith 972-424-8516
Iris Society:
    Third Sunday at 1pm
North Texas Water
Garden Society:

    Second Tuesday at 7pm
Southwest Fern Society:
     Second Sunday at 3pm