For many gardeners winter months can seem desolate, bland and lifeless. Plant growth slows and flowers disappear and cold wet days make the ground soggy or frozen. What to do??
In this one-day workshop we learn that the winter months don't have to be dull, dreary and boring. Learn with other gardeners the skills, tricks and creativity of winter design. This workshop will cover the following topics:
Live planters
- Winter Planter ideas & easy spring transitions
- Evergreen color and texture
- Working with broadleaf evergreens
- Incorporating dried/cut plant material
Winter interest in the garden
- What to plant for winter impact
- What to trim & shape now vs spring
Thinking about height, color & texture
- Being thoughtful about plant height
- Working with evergreen color and texture
Winter protection
- Preventing wind burn
- Protection from deer
Early spring impact
- What to plant now for early spring surprises
***Refunds are unavailable for cancellations made within 48 hours of the class***
Kim Seelinger is a Master Gardener, certified through Michigan State University in 2002. Kim has worked in several retail greenhouses and has developed and maintained many public and private gardens. She also does some residential landscape design, consulting & maintenance. Her specialty is creating layered landscapes for multi-season interest, using leaf color and texture to create drama. Kim is also an avid skier and cyclist. She spends time skiing in the mountains every winter and is a certified ski instructor. She also spends many hours on her bike in northern Michigan in the summertime. However, “Gardening is my passion—I love getting my hands dirty, and I truly believe that an hour in the garden puts life’s problems in perspective.”
