Three great classes coming up at Swanson’s Nursery. The cold snap in December has probably kicked your cabin fever into high gear. Only problem is that was followed by record breaking warm weather in January which has you itching to get out in the yard. It’s still not safe to put in your spring garden, but our neighborhood nursery, Swanson’s has just the thing coming up in February. The first two seminars are put on by Laura Matter from Seattle Tilth (Planting your Edible Garden), and Crown Hill’s own Wendy Welch (Container Design). And we could use inspiration and help in selecting appropriate fruit trees for our yards. The seminars are FREE and no reservations are required.

Swanson’s Nursery
9701 15th Avenue Northwest
Seattle, WA 98117-2399
(206) 782-2543

Planning your Edible Garden

February 20 @ 10:00 am

It’s cold outside… a good time to dream of crisp summer salads, juicy fruits and berries, and all the other fantastic edibles we can grow in the Seattle area. Laura Matter from Seattle Tilth will help you start planning now – your garden soil will be warm and ready when it’s time to set out veggie starts and plant seeds that will provide abundant feasts spring through fall.

This class will address planning and crop rotation, containers, vertical space, sowing seeds indoors, and cold frames.

Container Design

February 27 @ 10:00 am

Enjoy this enthusiastic presentation with Wendy Welch on container design ideas. Discover exciting plant combinations and how to use containers to make a powerful design statement in your garden.

Selecting Fruit Trees

March 6 @ 10:00 am

Learn how to choose the best fruit trees for your garden. Understand what cross-pollination means for best fruit production, what size and shape tree to choose, and which fruit trees have outstanding ornamental value. Learn how to plant your tree, tips on water needs and how to promote the health of your tree and its fruit.