North Haven Gardens : Veggies, Herbs, Color & More!

SUN, JAN 11
2:00PM · THE SPRING VEGETABLE GARDEN by Christine Henslhttp://nhg.com/events.htm#November 15, 2008ey of NHG. Learn about the basics of bed prep, what do grow this spring and the best growing tips. Christine also goes over easily adding veggie plants to your existing spring garden.

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!

Thurs, JAN 15
7PM · South America: Birds, Birdwatching & Conservation by Bennett Hennessey of Asociacion Civil Armonia & Matt Jeffery, Audubon's International Alliances Program. This program will illustrate the wonders of South America with more bird species than anywhere else on earth. LOCATION: Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 South Loop 12, Dallas 75217. This is not a North Haven Gardens sponsored event. For info on what to plant to attract birds to your garden, visit us in-store and also check out our habitat list.

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!

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!

February 2009

SUN, FEB 1
1:00PM · Orchid Basics
1:30 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.

SAT, FEB 7
2:00PM · 10 EASY (AND FREE) WAYS TO GO GREEN AT HOME by Susan Gregory, Greenbee Organic & Sustainable Society. Looking for easy ways to go green at home and in the garden, Susan offers tips that are free and fun. Plus, meet members of the new local organic club Greenbee Organic & Sustainable Society. Want to stay current on all the newest green trends, meet like-minded people and have some fun? Join the Greenbees!

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.

SUN, 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.

March 2009

SUN, MAR 1
1:00PM · AUSTRALIAN ORCHID SPECIES, by Tom Biggart, Granite Hill Orchids Sponsored by the Greater North Texas Orchid Society

SUN, MAR 1
2:30PM · BENEFICIAL INSECTS by Carolyn Rozier, Dallas County Master Gardener. Ladybugs, tricho-gamma wasps, praying mantis and other beneficial insects will offer excellent control of bad bugs in your organic garden. Sponsored by the Greenbee Organic and Sustainable Society. A supportive resource-sharing green organization that educates, empowers, and activates the community for a healthy planet.

Saturday & Sunday 3/7-3/8

Rose Weekend Shop this weekend for the best selection of more than 300 rose varieties including AARS Winners 'Carefree Spirit', 'Cinco de Mayo', 'Pink Promise', 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. Sign up for our monthly email here to receive an extra special discount.

Shop between 10am-3:30pm each day to sample teas from the wonderful folks at The Cultured Cup! They will presenting flavors that feature Rose Hips, jasmine, fruits and herbs. Teas will be available to purchase in bags and tines.

SHOP EARLY! Everyone who shops between 7am-9am, 3/7-3/8 will receive one FREE bag of Vital Earth Ready Rose Mix. We recommend each rose you plant is planted with 1-2 bags of this wonderful rose soil blend. Shop before 9am and you'll also find other great specials in-store. Sign up for our monthly email here to receive an extra special discount.

SAT, 11AM "A VISUAL TOUR OF FAVORITE ROSES" by Peter Scharr, Historical Rose Society. Peter has hundreds of roses in his garden. He offers us a glimpse into his world and gives us the secrets to his immense success!
SAT, 1pm "PROPERLY PRUNE ROSES FOR HEALTH" by Bob Mclaughlin, popular local Rosarian. Improper pruning is a common mistake easily avoided. Bob takes the guesswork out of when and where to prune.
SAT, 2PM "THE RIGHT ROSE FOR THE RIGHT SPACE" by Carol Ann Taggart, Dallas Rose Society, Consulting Rosarian. Give your rose garden a greater chance for success by properly choosing roses for specific areas of the garden.

SUN, 11-11:30am "DETAILS ABOUT TEA" The Cultured Cup offers a short talk on the difference between flavored and scented teas. They will be offering samples of a selection of teas accented with flowers such as Rose and Jasmine. This is a Don't-Miss NHG event!
SUN, 1:30 "DISCOVERING EARTHKIND ROSES-Easy for Everyone" by Susan Flanagan, Dallas County Master Gardener. Susan, a Collin County Rose Society member, will tell us why we should be planting the TX A&M approved EarthKind™ Roses in our earth friendly gardens! She'll go over the different varieties and then you'll be able to shop for the ones you want in the garden center. She also goes over proper pruning techniques. A must for healthy roses!
SUN, 2:30 "FABULOUS FLORIBUNDAS" Dr. Vicki Agee, Consulting Rosarian and Master Gardener. Floribundas offer abundant sprays of blooms, making them some of the showiest, most popular rose varieties. Vickie gives us the scoop on how and why we should plant these amazing beauties.

Afrcan Violet Show & Sale
Don't miss one of our most popular events put on by the Metro-Trio African Violet Society. View some of the most amazing African Violets, creative ways to display them and shop varieties you won't find anywhere else.

SUN, MAR 15, 3PM "Points for Grooming and Showing Irises" by Dell Perry & Peggy Lamb. A great program that goes over grooming irises for show and in the garden. Also a perfect opportunity to meet the Dallas Iris Society and ask questions about Iris care and growing.

WED, MAR 18
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! If you weren't able to get into the Jan class, come to this one in our newly remodeled, larger event space!

3/21-22 Spring Weekend
This is an excellent weekend to learn something new about your garden, shop plant specials and the best plants in town!

Sat, March 21st ONLY
11am-2pm
Adopt a Pup! Dogs are great for protecting your garden
from rabbits, birds and squirrels. Plus, they make excellent cuddlers and will keep you company outdoors. There's always room for an extra member of the family!

FREE 15 MINUTE GARDEN COACH SESSIONS
Come in Saturday and Sunday All Day to sign up for FREE 15 minute one-on-one sessions with our Garden Coach. You must come in to the store to sign up. Bring photos of your garden for some personal attention. Garden Coach details here.

SAT, 11AM · "BLOOMING PERENNIALS for ALL 12 MONTHS" by CA Hiscock, Dallas County Master Gardener. You can never have too much information on planting perennials in the garden!
SAT, 1:30PM · TONS OF TOMATOES by Tom Wilten, Dallas County Master Gardener. Learn about the best varieties, planting-for-success- tips, and all the secrets to 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.
SAT, 2:45PM · COMPOSTING by Sara Beckelman, Master Naturalist. A compost pile is one of the best projects you can start in your garden. It is easy to do and the rewards are endless.
SAT, 3:30PM · VERMI-COMPOSTING by Sara Beckelman, Master Naturalist. Stay on after the traditional composting program to learn how to use worms to further benefit your garden.

SUN, 1pm "POLLINATION IN THE GARDEN" by Janet Smith, Dallas County Master Gardener. See how plants, bees and birds interact for their benefit and ours. There is an orgy going on if you know where to look.
SUN, 2:30pm "PRETTY PERENNIALS" by Dione Lineberry, Dallas County Master Gardener. Perennials are what we love best about the garden. They visit us year after year. Ensuring our color continues each season. Dione makes sure we are properly selecting and caring for perennials for continued success.
SUN, 3:30pm "DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS" by CA Hiscock, Dallas County Master Gardener. An easy way to make your garden eco-friendly is to add plants that require a bit less moisture. That doesn't mean cactus and agave! Plant lots of lush color! CA tells you what and how.

SAT, MAR 28 BEGONIA DAY
A great opportunity to select from begonia varieties you won't find anywhere else. Plus, meet the local begonia expert.
1PM "GROWING GREAT BEGONIAS" by Don Miller, local expert and NHG staff. This is the best opportunity to learn tips to growing showy, amazing begonias for the home and garden.

SUN, MAR 29, 1PM "TREES" by Steve Houser, Dallas County Master Naturalist. An excellent program that will help extend the life of the trees. Organic methods covered.

SUN, MAR 29, 2PM "PROPAGATION" by Sandi Ciarocha, Dallas County Master Gardener. Multiply your plants through propagation. Sandi goes over a variety of methods.

April 2009

SAT, APR 4
1:30PM · AIR QUALITY & IT'S EFFECTS ON US, OUR ENVIRONMENT & OUR GARDENS by Hannah Kolni, Outreach Coordinator for the City of Dallas, Office of Environmental Quality. To make our air cleaner for human health and the environment, we need every Dallas residents’ help. Learn what you can do to make a positive difference for air quality so we can all breathe easy! The City of Dallas’ Green Dallas initiative is aimed at environmental responsibility and the City of Dallas is working hard to improve regional air quality by purchasing more renewable green power than almost any other city in the United States, boasting the largest clean vehicle fleet of any city in Texas and one of the largest in the nation, and becoming the first city in the nation chosen as a pilot city for the EPA’s Sustainable Skylines Initiative aimed at improving air quality. To find out more about how the City of Dallas is an environmental leader and what residents can do to ‘build a greener Dallas,’ visit the City’s green Web site www.GreenDallas.net. Sponsored by the Greenbee Organic & Sustainable Society. A supportive resource-sharing green organization that educates, empowers, and activates the community for a healthy planet.

SUN, APR 5
2:30 · General Orchid Care in the Green.
3:00PM · BEAUTIFUL STANHOPEAS, by Nina Rach. Sponsored by the Greater North Texas Orchid Society

SAT, APR 11
1:00PM · CULINARY USES OF HERBS, by Barbara Gollman, Dallas County Master Gardeners.

SAT-SUN, APR 11-12 EASTER EGG DISCOUNT HUNT
Hunt for colorful eggs throughout the garden center with special discounts attached to each one! Save 10-30% off your entire purchase! Great to keep the little ones busy while you shop!

SAT, APR 18, 9am-noon DAYLILY SALE
It is suggested that you come early. They leave when the plants run out and you don't want to miss the amazing opportunity to purchase varieties you won't find elsewhere. Proceeds benefit the Daylily Growers of Dallas
11:30AM · GROWING DELICATE DAYLILIES by Mary Alice Caffarel, President, Daylilies Growers of Dallas. Get the basics on these amazing beauties. Selection, growing and care are covered.

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 First Men's Garden Club

SUN, APR 19th 11am-5pm
Adopt a GUINEA PIG! The Texas Rustlers Guinea Pig Rescue will be here to educate the public and find new homes for these wonderful furry critters!

SUN, APR 19
1:30PM · ASIAN GARDEN DESIGN by Sybyl Koss, Dallas County Master Gardener. Nothing is more elegant and exotic than the Asian Garden. Learn what plants & accessories will give you the effect easily.

Sun, April 19th Noon-5pm
FREE North Texas Orchid Society presents the Greenhouse Tour
This event does not take place at North Haven Gardens
Eight members of the Orchid Society are opening their greenhouses and we invite you to come and visit Anyone who wants to learn a little more about orchids is welcome. Anyone who wants to learn a little more about greenhouses is welcome. For full details and maps and information about all of the participants, visit our web site: www.gntos.org and click on the activities link and download the information

Sat, April 25th
10am-1pm
Adopt a Pup from Animal Rescue of Texas! Dogs are great for protecting your garden from rabbits, birds and squirrels. Plus, they make excellent cuddlers and will keep you company outdoors. There's always room for an extra member of the family! Check out the pups here.

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
Sat, April 25th. Enter by noon!

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! Entry form and rules here.

1st: $100 NHG gift card & $50 Snappy Salad gift card

2nd: $75 NHG gift card & $25 Snappy Salad gift card

3rd: $50 NHG gift card & $10 Snappy Salad gift card

Shop between 10am-3pm Saturday & 11am-2pm Sunday to sample teas from the wonderful folks at The Cultured Cup! They will presenting flavors that feature herbs & flowers. Teas will be available to purchase in bags and tins.

SAT, 10:30AM "DESIGNING WITH HERBS" by Carrie Dubberley, Dubberley Landscape. Carrie will discuss how to incorporate useful, drought tolerant, low-maintenance herbs into the home landscape. Sponsored by the Herb Society of America. Become a member!

SAT, 1:30PM "KITCHEN GARDEN HERBS" by Kay Nelson, NHG Garden Coach. What are the MUST-HAVE herbs in your garden? Kay tells you which ones you should plant and what you can use them for. Dips, pestos and other herb ideas are discussed.

SAT 2:30PM "COOKING LIGHT(ER) WITH HERBS" by Beth DiGioia, Herb Society of America.
SUN 1:00PM "HERB GARDENS 101" by Marian Buchanan, Dallas County Master Gardener. Learn the basics. Soil, planting and maintenance!

SUN 2:00PM "Drought Tolerant Herbs" by Brieux Turner, NHG Herb Expert. What herbs can you plant that require less water and will tolerate our hot Texas summers.

Sun, April 26th 3pm

"CREATIVE LANDSCAPING WITH BEGONIAS" by Don Miller, local expert and NHG staff. This is the best opportunity to learn tips to growing showy, amazing begonias for the home and garden. Don goes over unusual varieties and great begonia companion plants. Sponsored by the Begonia Society.

May 2009

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

SAT, MAY 2 · 1:00 PM TOOL TALK & SHARPEN by Rob Drechsler, and Sustainable Social
Ever wonder what tool to use around the garden? For what job? Or how to sharpen them and keep them disease free? Join GreenBee for a hands on demonstration. Plus, more money-saving eco tips and ideas for the home, lawn and garden that reduce your eco-footprint. Ten FREE 9-yr warranty 10,000 hour energy saving compact fluorescent light bulbs will be given away at the meeting (Save $56 with this bulb in energy - in your pocket!) Sponsored by the GreenBee Organic and Sustainable Society. A supportive resource-sharing green organization that educates, empowers, and activates the community for a healthy planet. www.greenbee.org July-August GreenBee will have outings and no general First Saturday meetings, but will resume general meetings on September 5th @ 1PM.

SAT, MAY 2nd · 4pm LEARN ABOUT BEES
The Bee Charmer will be here to tell you how bees pollinate, why they are important, what we can do to save them and how to attract them to our gardens. Plus, she'll be here all day to sell local honey and more!

Plant the Town Pink!
May 2nd, 6pm-9pm

Raffle, goodie bag and program details here!

Help us raise money for breast cancer research and the Dallas County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® by joining us for a special after hours garden gathering! Come by NHG between 6pm and 9pm May 2nd to shop, enjoy the swanky sounds of Shibboleth, local wine from Times Ten Cellars, gourmet pizza by Cane Rosso, Mary Kay makeovers, local arts & crafts, free 15 minute Garden Coach sessions, gardening demos and more!

A $10 per person cash donation at the door gets you access to the event and benefits Komen Dallas. NHG will also donate 5% of all sales from the event. You’ll also get a raffle ticket to win some great door prizes. The first 50 people through the door will receive goodie bags filled with savings and products from NHG and other local businesses. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase limited quantities of pink-themed plants, mixed containers and the Breast Cancer Rose ‘Pink Promise’. Quantities are limited. Come have some fun and help us support a great cause!

Many thanks to our event partners Cane Rosso, Edible Dallas Magazine, Mary Kay, Monrovia, Nature's Guide, Really Bad Kitty, Snappy Salads, Times Ten Cellars, Whole Foods, Fekkai Hair Products and Darphin.

SUN, MAY 3
2:30 · General Orchid Care in the Greenhouse.
3:00PM · ORCHID PHOTOGRAPHY, by Gregg Allikas. Sponsored by the Greater North Texas Orchid Society

Sat, MAY 9
1:00 · What Should I do with these Herbs? 5 Uncommon culinary Herbs and how to use them in the kitchen. By Jordan Swim of Food Creates Community. Jordan will go over 5 uncommon herbs and create delicious recipes with them. Fennel Vinaigrette, Sweet Lavender Cream, Chamomile Tea Smoothie, Sage Pesto and more delicious surprises. Demonstration included!

FRI, May 15th
HAPPY 58th BIRTHDAY NORTH HAVEN GARDENS!
Shop SAT, MAY 16th and enjoy cupcakes 11-1pm and sweet deals in-store!

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.

SUN, May 17 1:00PM "DROUGHT TOLERANT GARDENS" by Janet Smith, Dallas County Master Gardener. Learn how to save money on your water bill and what to plant for a more water conscious garden in this popular program by Janet Smith.

SAT, MAY 23
1:00 · BUTTERFLIES! Dale Clark, President, Lepidopterist Society.
What should you plant to attract all different varieties of these wonderful winged
creatures? Dale tells you what to plant in the garden and talks about the different butterflies that pass through our North Texas area.

Sat, May 23rd
10am-1pm
Adopt a Pup from Animal Rescue of Texas! Dogs are great for protecting your garden from rabbits, birds and squirrels. Plus, they make excellent cuddlers and will keep you company outdoors. There's always room for an extra member of the family! Check out the pups here.

June 2009

SAT, JUNE 6 · Greenbee Organic Society Meeting will not be held - GOSS encourages everyone to join in on the Water Wise Tour -- The tour map is online now at: http://savedallaswater.com/pdf/WaterWiseTourMap2009.pdf

SUN, JUNE 7
2:30 · General Orchid Care in the Greenhouse.
3:00PM · 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

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. Be sure to come Sun, June 14th to taste great salsas and enter our Salsa Sunday Contest. Details below!

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 salsa contest was a blast! Be part of the fun this year! Winners announced at 1:30 and salsas will be availabel to taste test. Be creative! Have fun! Enter as many recipes & samples as you like! Rules and entry form here.

Great Prizes!
1st Prize: $100North Haven Gardens Gift Card + $20 Taco Joint GC + $50 Bliss GC
2nd Prize: $75 NHG GC + $10 Taco Joint GC + $25 Bliss GC
3rd Prize: $50 NHG Gift Card + $10 Taco Joint GC + $10 Bliss GC

Guest judge: Jeffrey Kowitz of Taco Joint. Never been? Then, your missing out of some of the best tacos & salsa in town! Check out their website
& join their email list! www.thetacojoint.com

Guest judge: Bliss Raw Cafe. Visit this new raw food restaurant at 6855 Greenville Avenue or online at www.blissrawcafe.com

Thank you to our delicious sponsors!

Additional Salsa Judge Experts

LISA PETTY of Dallas Eats

http://dallaseats.blogspot.com/

EDDIE GARZA, Dallas Vegan

http://dallas-vegan.blogspot.com/

1:30pm "Canning for Beginners" An old tradition makes a cool comeback! Christine Hensley, TCNP, NHG Nursery Coordinator, goes over canning basics, brings examples of supplies you will need for canning and presents recipes you can create at home. You'll even have the opoprtunity to purchase canning supplies at North Haven Gardens!

Sat, June 20
1:00 · SUMMER SALADS By Jordan Swim of Food Creates Community. Jordan gets creative with fresh, timely and delicious salads! Grilled Ratatouille Salad, Summer Bread Salad & Herb Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette will be created and sampled.

Saturday, June 27. 10am- Dan Probst of Bageniece Farms will be here to teach you how to keep backyard chickens. Wouldn't you love to have fresh eggs daily? Dan goes over raising chickens, care and more. You'll also have the oportunity to purchase supplies & chicken coops. He will be presenting another "Raising Backyard Chicken" program on July 18th at 10am.

Sat, June 27th 10:30AM
LAVENDER, LAVENDER, LAVENDER by May Doebbeling, local Herb Society of America District Delegate and Owner of Our Thyme Gardens in Cleburne, Texas. Includes a book review of "The Unlikely Lavender Queen" by Jeannie Ralston To participate in the book review - be sure to read the book! Sponsored by the Herb Society of America. Become a member!

Sat, June 27
1:30PM FALL VEGETABLES by Alison Swann, NHG Staff. Now is the time to plan for your fall veggie garden! Get a headstart on success!

Sun, June 28
1:30PM SEMPERFLORENS BEGONIAS by the Bogonia Society of Dallas

July 2009
We have lots of great programs in the works for Summer. Be sure to check the calendar often for added events!

SUN, JULY 5
2:30 · General Orchid Care in the Greenhouse.
3:00PM · MEXICAN ORCHID SPECIES, by Weyman Bussey, Orchid Expert. Sponsored by the Greater North Texas Orchid Society

25% off the best plant material in town! All annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, herbs, groundcover and greenhouse plants. In stock material only. Does not apply to special orders or planting & delivery charges.

Sat, July 11
11:00 Understanding Your Irrigation System Johnny Macintosh, NHG Staff. Learn how to make the most of your current irrigation system.

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.

Sun, July 12
1pm Crapemyrtles Christine Hensley, NHG Nursery Coordinator, TCNP. Christine talks about why this tree is one of the best bloomers for Texas. It is heat tolerant and blooms through summer. Also learn proper pruning! How and when.

Sun, July 12
2:30pm Hummingbirds by Carolyn Oldham, popular, local bird expert and landscape designer. Learn what plants will attract these winged creatures to your garden, when to expect their arrival, varieites you'll see and more.

Saturday, JULY 18
10am · Dan Probst of Bageniece Farms will be here to teach you how to keep backyard chickens. Wouldn't you love to have fresh eggs daily? Dan goes over raising chickens, care and more. You'll also have the oportunity to purchase supplies & chickens coops.

1:00 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.

Saturday, JULY 25
10:30am Native North American Indian and Hispanic Herbal Traditions by Judy Griffin, Ph.D.,. Judy Griffin will focus her program on how the people of Indian & Hispanic cultures use herbs to heal and feed their people.

Judy teaches herbal studies at the University of Texas at Arlington and Texas Christian University as well as at the Harris Hospital Breast Center in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. She has traveled and researched indigenous cultures for 20 years to study their food, herbs and medicine. Griffin has written several books on nutrition, herbs, organic gardening, aromatherapy, and flower essences. She has also developed a line of herbal products made from more than 150 herbs and old roses that are organically grown and hand-processed at her home in Fort Worth, Texas. Sponsored by the Herb Society of America. Become a member!

Sat, July 25
1pm Drought Tolerant Herbs by Kay Nelson, NHG Garden Coach, TCNP. Lavender, thyme and other delicious and fragrant herbs grow well in the garden with minimal water.

August 2009

SAT, Aug 1,
9am-noon (or until they sell out)
Iris Sale
Don't miss this excellent opportunity to purchase uniqe Iis rhizomes! All proceeds benefit the Iris Society.

Sat, August 1^st
1:30 COOL SEASON VEGGIE SEEDS Christine Hensley, NHG Nursery Coordinator, TCNP. August is the perfect time to plan your cool season veggie garden. By planting with seed, you have a larger choice of veggie varieties and can get your garden going much earlier!

SUN, AUG 2
2:30 · General Orchid Care in the Greenhouse.
3:00PM · ORCHID SPECIES CONSERVATION, by Peter Tobias, Orchid Conservation Alliance. Sponsored by the Greater North Texas Orchid Society

Sat, Aug 8
10:30am "Canning for Beginners" An old tradition makes a cool comeback! Christine Hensley, TCNP, NHG Nursery Coordinator, goes over canning basics, brings examples of supplies you will need for canning and presents recipes you can create at home. You'll even have the opoprtunity to purchase canning supplies at North Haven Gardens!

Sat, Aug 8
1:00pm Trees: Maintenance, Pest Control, Selection & more! by Scott Geer, ISA Certified Arborist TX-3540A

Sun, August 16
1pm Designing Your Herb Garden: Mediterranean, Culinary, Fragrant by Kay Nelson, NHG Garden Coach, TCNP. Kay teaches you basic design principals to allow you to go home and design your very own herb garden. Concept and herb selection covered.

Sat, Aug 22
10:30am Garden Photography - Tips & Secrets by Natalie Caudill, Sr. Staff Photographer, Dallas Morning News. Natalie shares her photography secrets on how to best capture the intricate details of flowers, herbs, landscapes and more. Sponsored by the Herb Society of America. Become a member!

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

September 2009

SUN, SEP 2
2:30 · General Orchid Care in the Greenhouse.
3:00PM · VANDACEOUS ORCHIDS, by Bob Fuchs, RF Orchids. Sponsored by the Greater North Texas Orchid Society

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!

Sat 11:00am Daylily Program TBA

Sat 1:00pm Trees: Maintenance, Pest Control, Selection & more! by Scott Geer, ISA Certified Arborist TX-3540A

Sat 3:00pm Square Foot Gardening by Christine Hensley, NHG Nursery Coordinator, TCNP. Learn to efficiently plant and care for your vegetables all 12 months of the year!

Sun 1:00pm All Natural Solutions for a Safer Yard by Tropical John, Local Organic Expert.

Sun 2:30pm Perennials: Selection & Care for Sun & Shade by Besteyanne Tippette, Dallas County Master Gardener.

Check back for a schedule of programs.

Fri-Sat, Sept 11-12,
10am-4pm
African Violet Sale
Don't miss this excellent opportunity to purchase unique specimens! All proceeds benefit the Metro-Trio African Violet Sociey.

SAT, Sept 12,
9am-noon (or until they sell out)
Iris Sale
Don't miss this excellent opportunity to purchase uniqe Iis rhizomes! All proceeds benefit the Iris Society.

Sat, September 26
10:30am · Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme: Herbs that Make your Landscape Sing! Marian Buchanan, Dallas County Master Gardener. These 4 herbs can easily transform your herb garden, ornamental garden and pots into into gorgeous centerpicess of your landscape! Marian talks about varieties, care and more. Sponsored by the Herb Society of America. Become a member!

Sat, Sept 26
1:00 · BUTTERFLIES! Dale Clark, President, Lepidopterist Society.
What should you plant to attract all different varieties of these wonderful winged
creatures? Dale tells you what to plant in the garden and talks about the different butterflies that pass through our North Texas area.

Sat, Sept 26
2:30pm "Canning for Beginners" An old tradition makes a cool comeback! Christine Hensley, TCNP, NHG Nursery Coordinator, goes over canning basics, brings examples of supplies you will need for canning and presents recipes you can create at home. You'll even have the opoprtunity to purchase canning supplies at North Haven Gardens!

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

October 2009

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.

SUN, OCT 4
2:30 · General Orchid Care in the Greenhouse.
3:00PM · AMERICAN ORCHID SOCIETY JUDGING by GNTOS. Learn what is involved in judging orchids. Sponsored by the Greater North Texas Orchid Society

Saturday, 10/17
1:00PM · Hummingbirds by Carolyn Oldham, popular, local bird expert and landscape designer. Learn what plants will attract these winged creatures to your garden, when to expect their arrival, varieites you'll see and more.

Sunday, 10/18
1:00PM · WILDLIFE 911 Bonnie Bradshaw tells how to deter critters such as squirrels, raccoons and armadillos from our gardens and homes humanely. If you missed this program in spring, you won't want to miss it again! www.911wildlife.org

Sat, October 24
10:30am · Going Green & Clean in Your Home with Herbs: Herbal Housekeeping by Mary Nell Jackson, Collin County Master Gardener. Why use traditional chemicals to clean your home when you can make your house smell as fresh as the garden. Healthy housekeeping tips and ideas given. Sponsored by the Herb Society of America. Become a member!

"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 communities and dispels the myths that lead to their poor reputations. Plus, she brings live bats for us to admire. You will also have an opportunity to purchase Bat World approved bat houses. www.batworld.org

"Winterize Your Landscape" by John Currie, Landscape Architect. John talks about winterizing myths, advance planning for plant protection, immediate plant protection needs, protection dos and don'ts, order of succeptability to freeze damage of commonly used plants, discussion of USDA plant hardiness zone map, what to do if you have winter damage on plants and more!

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

SUN, NOV 1
2:30 · General Orchid Care in the Greenhouse.
3:00PM · TOPIC TBA No program. Sponsored by the Greater North Texas Orchid Society

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.

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!

1st Place - $100 NHG Gift Card
+ $50 Gift Card to Sevy's Restaurant
2nd Place - $75 NHG Gift Card
3rd Place - $50 NHG Gift Card.

Go EcoFriendly this year! Decorate a LIVE tree in your home, then plant it in the garden after the holidays for lasting memories!

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

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

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.

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

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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