Wednesday Afternoon Horticulture Series SPRING 2010 This series is conducted with Urte Schaedle, Museum Horticulturalist and Education Director. Fee: $5 (members free) Plant materials are covered in the fee. Pre-registration by mail or phone.

Starting with African Violets
March 24th 2- 3 pm
African violets adapt well to indoor life and they bloom almost continually. Many adorn the rooms at the Voelker Orth. This hands-on workshop covers two ways to propagate these charming flowering plants first brought to Europe and America in the 1890s.

Herbs in Containers
April 14th 2 – 3 pm
Whether you have an outdoor garden or a bright window sill, you can learn how to grow garden-fresh herbs in containers. Discover which varieties do best in various pots and how to care for them. Special attention is paid to those varieties which taste great and look attractive, featuring unusual blooms and foliage.

Perennials for all Seasons
May 5th 2 – 3 pm
Perennials are a constant but ever-changing display in your garden. Discover the art of combining Heirloom favorites with new varieties to create an effective four-season garden. Soil preparation and watering will be discussed.

All about Roses
June 2nd 2 – 3 pm
You don’t need a spacious garden to enjoy the beauty of roses. Even if all you have is a small terrace or back yard, you can grow beautiful, healthy roses. Learn how to select your roses and location. Soil preparation and general rose care will be discussed.

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Make check payable to The Voelker Orth Museum and send with completed registration form to The Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354.