Saturday, September 11, 2010 10:00 am
Hands On Project:
Create a Mixed Fall Porch Planter
Following a few demonstrations and discussion of design and plant selection, plant your own basket of fall bloomers to brighten your porch or patio. A wide selection of mums, annuals, flowering kale and pansies to work with.
Cost is $30 (approx $45 value)
Please leave your name and number attending below by clicking "comments", or call to register; fee due at class.

(For complete schedule of seminars, click here.)

Update: This seminar was a huge success...very informative! Stop in anytime if you missed it and we'll be happy to answer your questions.

The State Of Our Lawns Address:
Sat. Sept. 4, 2010 at 10:00 am
Mother Nature dealt our lawns a tough hand this year, but John Scott (joined by Randy Tischer from Green Velvet Sod Farms) is going to walk us through all the situations he experienced with his own lawn, how to prevent them, and how to get your lawn back in tip top shape. Bring your questions!

Please call to register, and click here for the full schedule of fall seminars and events!

From Romance to Long-Term Relationship: Getting It Right With Roses
Saturday, April 10 10:00 am
Love at first sight is wonderful, but it takes a few careful steps to build it into a lasting and fulfilling relationship. Knollwood’s John Scott will lead you through the selection of the right rose for you, choosing the site, planting, feeding, pruning, and winter care. We’ll wrap it up with introductions to some of our favorites and new varieties: maybe we’ll make a “love match” for you!

To help you get started on the right foot this year, all Rose Care Supplies will be 20% Off Saturday and Sunday, April 10-11.

Please call to register! See our comlete list of roses that will be available this spring on our Resources Page.

Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 10:00 am
Plant a Succulent Hypertufa Container
Succulents are “growing” in popularity year-by-year. Super easy care combined with a wide variety of forms, sizes, and colors make them a great choice for challenging conditions (or challenged gardeners!). We have prepared hypertufa containers, or you may bring your own pot, and we’ll help you design a unique and interesting water-wise creation.

Cost: Hypertufa, supplies and 3 plants $35. Or your own container, supplies, and 3 plants $20. Additional plants available at $5 each. Registration required, space may be limited.

Update: We had so much fun at this event with you and the kids! Look for more of these events in the future!
Celebrate the First Day of Spring with a little family planting fun...
On Saturday and Sunday, March 20-21, 2010 bring the kids (12 and under please) to plant a free pansy and spring grass planter, just in time for Easter. Stop in any time this weekend and we'll plant a few smiles!
For the grown ups, avoid the hassle of getting out all your supplies this weekend at home! Bring your pot or buy one here, and plant it up before you go.
Early spring flowers are available for purchase, and you only pay for the supplies you use. An easy way to dress up your porch or patio for spring.

Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 10:00 am
Become A Germinating Genius:
Seed Starting 101
The choices are endless, and irresistible! Starting plants from seeds is satisfying and economical, but what to do with all of those tempting seed packets once you get them home? We will cover selection, timing (important), methods for success, transplanting and more.
Create a calender for yourself with all the vegetables YOU want to grow.

This seminar is free, but please call 426-0861 to register!

We say this every year, but we have a great line up of seminars for you this spring! There's something for everyone: seed-starting, roses, sustainable perennials, roses, succulents, tomatoes....lots of great information to help you be successful in whatever type of gardening gets you excited.

The seminars are free*, we just ask that you call and register so we know how many to expect. Click here to see and print the full schedule.

*Hands-On seminars are priced by materials used.

Turn the winter blues into garden green. If you need a little inspiration or encouragement, we've put together two seminars to get you started.

Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 9:30 am
African Violets and Gesneriads: An Affordable Addiction
Update: Due to impending weather conditions, the African Violet Seminar will not be held on Saturday, Feb. 6. It has been rescheduled for 9:30 am on Saturday, Feb. 13, immediately preceding the terrarium seminar.
There is a reason that these lovely plants can be found in so many homes, for so many years. With many varieties beyond the typical purple bloom, they are a collector's delight, and their relatives, the gesneriads, include gloxinia, streptocarpus, and the fun lipstick plant.
We'll discuss easy care, soil, light, and water requirements, propagation techniques, and how to encourage blooming.
Please call to registerfor this free seminar!

Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 10:00 am
Terrariums: Tiny and Terrific

Terrariums (covered or enclosed gardens) always capture the imagination. Often made to appear a landscapes in miniature, the care is fairly simple. Our free seminar will discuss the supplies needed and planting techniques along with a demonstration. Following that, the optional opportunity to plant your own terrarium! We'll supply the planting supplies and assistance for $5, you bring your own container or purchase one here (at 20% Off!) and only pay for the tiny plants you use.

Registration is necessary, space may be limited.

Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 10:00 am
A Change of Scenery: Transform Your Outdoor Spaces for Fall

Just because your garden flowers are winding down, doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy your outdoor spaces this fall. Learn creative ways to enhance your garden in autumn and decorate doorways, porches and patios, mailboxes and more to celebrate the harvest season and welcome guests clear through Thanksgiving!

This is the last seminar for this fall! Call to register....

Saturday, September 26, 2009 10:00 am
Autumn Checklist: A Stitch In Time Saves Nine

As the seasons change, there is always something to be done to care for all your outdoor living areas. A little fall preparation can save time and money in the spring. We’ll run through a list of simple “chores” that are often forgotten to protect your investments, and improve your garden and landscape at the same time.

Call 426-0861 to register.

It's that time of year again: Knollwood's Free Fall Seminars start this Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 10:00 am. Just call to register!

First up: Keeping What's Yours: A Petal Saved is a Petal Earned. You’ve grown fond of your flowers after tending them all season, and it’s hard to let those favorites go, isn’t it? Now’s the time to “reap what you sowed”! We’ll discuss which plants are good candidates and how to bring them indoors, as well as strategies for cuttings, storing bulbs, and saving seeds. It's a great way to save money and have a jump start on next year's garden.

See and print the full schedule of seminars here, then call today to register!

Ah, fall! Crisp cool air, a different color of sunlight, and changing colors in the garden. The same cool air that will start nipping at our annuals brings out the best in autumn favorites such as hardy mums, pansies, ornamental cabbage and kale, and more. And while you are at it, add some clusters of colorful bulbs for a pleasant surprise next spring.

It only takes a few moments to enhance the harvest look with pumpkins, gourds, cornshocks, and Indian corn clustered on your porch steps or tucked in around your mailbox plantings.

We will discuss and demonstrate many of these ideas throughout our Fall Seminar Series....check out the full schedule, and call to register!

The Greene County Master Gardeners are presenting this self-guided tour of local public and private gardens. There are nine unique gardens on the tour, and the cost is only $10 per person.
The tour will be held on Sunday, June 14 from 12-6 pm.
For more information, call 937-372-9971, or visit them here for ticket information and a "teaser" of some of the gardens to be enjoyed.

Saturday, March 28, 2009
Behind The Scenes: Tour Of Our Growing Facility

Here’s your chance! For one morning only, we will conduct walking tours of our growing facility in Beavercreek where we grow your annuals, mums, and poinsettias. Located just 15 minutes away, this facility is not open to the public, so this will be fun and educational. Please call to sign up for one of three time slots (10:00, 11:00, and 12:00: space is limited), and meet us there...BUT YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO ATTEND! Just call 426-0861!

Everyone’s talking about vegetables this year! Whether you want to save money, “go green”, or just enjoy fresh, tasty vegetables, there’s a way to make vegetables fit into any garden plan. We are going back to the basics here: What to grow, when to grow it, and how to do it to fit your space, time, and budget needs. So even if you’ve never done it before, now’s the time to make your plans and get the garden growing!

Join us at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 21, 2009 for this free seminar. Please call to register!
For the full schedule of seminars, click here.

Let the experts get you started on the right foot this spring.
On Saturday, March 14, 2009, we will be hosting four Mini-Seminars: each one will last approximately 25 minutes, and give you the advice you need to prepare your lawn, garden and landscape for a successful, beautiful season. If you can't make it to the seminar, or just have a question, the Experts will be around until 2:00 to chat one-on-one!
For the times and line-up, please......

It's that time of year again: we're itching to start making plans and get back in our gardens. To get everyone started on the right track, we've lined up a great series of seminars (click here) this year, all about early spring projects that anyone can do to have a great year in the garden.
You'll notice a few changes this year....

Wed. Oct. 1, 2008, 7:00 pm
Project Landscape: Find Your Inner Designer
The mission, should you choose to accept it? Create a brand new look for your home and garden. How do you begin? Spend the evening with Rob Scott learning the basic steps of planning, designing, and preparing a new landscape project. He’ll cover site measurement, design principles, and how to decide what it is you really want to accomplish with your project, whether it’s a new home or just time for a change.

Call to register at 937-426-0861.

Next Up:
Survivor: Out-Back-Yard Challenge
Wed. Sept. 24, 2008 7:00 pm
Today’s “reward challenge”? Creating a backyard paradise with your budget intact. Make smart plant selections to get the most bang-for-your-buck; learn DIY lawn-care to keep the most dollars in your wallet; and complete simple projects to feed your tribe and improve your shelter. The payoff: a vacation spot in your own back yard.

Call (937)426-0861 to register!

The power is on, the water is on, and the SEMINAR IS ON!
See you tonight!
Next Up: Extreme Makeover: Fall Garden Edition
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 7:00
Well, maybe not extreme...but with a little “Nip & Tuck”, you can have a fresh new look for fall. We’ll move around Knollwood in groups to see easy ways to give your annual flower beds a facelift; how to make the most of your perennials through “surgical” division and pruning; and how to prepare your tropical plants for their winter vacation indoors. We'll be on our feet, inside and out, so dress appropriately!

Call 937 426 0861 to register, and checkout the full schedule of FREE seminars here. We've got lots to share with you.

EDITED 9/11/08: Now THAT was fun! Thanks to everyone who attended, our first fall seminar was a success. We presented and "judged" 30 great plants, and we think everyone left excited about some new things to try next year. At the end of the seminar, attendees were able to vote for their favorites. To see all the great plants presented, and the winners of the voting, click here. If you have any questions about these plants, or comments on the seminar, click post/read comments right below here, and let us know!...

Are you ready to have some fun?
It's almost time again for our free fall seminars. We've chosen four timely topics and had a little fun with them:
Garden Idol: The Next Big Garden Stars
Extreme Makeover: Fall Garden Edition
Survivor: Out-Back-Yard Challenge
Project Landscape: Find Your Inner Designer

Seminars are on Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm, beginning Sept. 10, 2008.
For dates and full topic descriptions, click here.
Please call 426-0861 for reservations!

Well, it has been a great season of seminars this year! Thanks to everyone who attended, and to all of our great speakers as well.
We began with Knollwood's John Scott and learning to love your lawn: lucky for us, John is always around to answer questions as they come up throughout the year! We had a marvelous slide presentation about the Heritage Gardens at the Ohio Governor's Mansion: very inspiring. Some of our staff have already made a trip to volunteer in the gardens "cleaning up" this spring.
Our first "Behind The Scenes" tour of our growing facility was very well-received: we'll be sure to do it again if you missed it....

Wed. April 9, 2008 7:00 pm

Looks harmless, almost pretty...He’s been putting on quite a show, but the Emerald Ash Borer’s performance is all about destruction. OSU Extension representatives Cindy Burskey (Clermont County) and Thais Reiff (Greene County) will be here to tell us how the efforts are going to shut him down, what role we can play, and alternative trees for planting to slow their destruction....

In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.
~Albert Einstein

Shade gardens aren’t necessarily difficult: the “opportunity” is to make them interesting!
Chris Jensen from Wegerzyn Gardens will shed some light on new options from top to bottom. We’ll discuss shrubs, foundation plants, perennials, and colorful new annuals to brighten your day. There’s more for the shade than hosta and impatiens (not that there’s anything wrong with that!).
Join us on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 7:00 pm...call to register.

Reservations Are Almost Full: Call today to sign up!...

If you ever wondered if a garden of native plants could be beautiful, you have to join us for this one on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 7:00 pm!
The idea of the Heritage Garden at the Governor’s Residence in Ohio was first conceived in 2000 as a way to showcase Ohio's natural history and environment to the thousands of yearly visitors to the Governor’s Residence.
Then-First Lady Hope Taft developed a master plan that not only highlights the five physiographic regions of the state, but also highlights Ohio botanists and hybridizers.
Pam Bennett from the Clark County Ohio State Extension office will present a beautiful program about the gardens...this is not to be missed! Visit their website for a preview and more pictures like the one above, then call us to register.

To kick off our Free 2008 Spring Seminar Series, Knollwood Garden Center's John Scott will help us to learn to love our lawns, one step at a time.
John loves a lawn challenge, and he will begin by walking through the month-by-month tasks and things he watches for in his own yard. Scott's Four Step Program and Greenview's Two Step Program will also be compared and discussed.

Bring your questions on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 7:00, and call 937-426-0861 to register!...

It's that time again!
We look forward to our Spring Seminars every year, and this may be the best lineup yet! Click here to see and print the entire schedule, then call us to register for the ones you can't miss....

Container gardening is popping up all over, and no wonder: with flexibility, ease of maintenance, and creativity all in one, it is the answer to many garden situations. Transitioning from season to season is easy and quick! Join us Wednesday, September 26 at 7 pm and we’ll show you how to add the elements of a fall garden to your container, with an eye towards working right into winter and holiday decor! All seminars are free, but please call 937-426-0861 to register.

In the meantime, we'd love to hear your questions, comments and ideas about container gardening. Post a comment today!