Daytime Gardening Series

This series is conducted with Urte Schaedele, Museum Horticulturalist and Education Director.

Session 1: Houseplant Care

Wednesday, March 5, 2008 2.00 to 3:30 p.m.

How are your houseplants surviving the desert condtions in your home? Learn the basics of watering, feeding, soil and light requirements.
Bring one of your own houseplants for diagnosis and recommendations.
Suggested donation: $10.

Session 2: Orchids In Your Home

Wednesday, April 2  2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Discover many easy, very rewarding orchid species to grow in your home. These plants offer great value in terms of bloom size and longevity. Learn about different varieties and basic maintenance strategies.
Suggested donation: $10.

Session 3: Perennials for all seasons

Wednesday, May 7  2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Perennials are a constant but ever-changing display in your garden. Discover the art of combining heirloom favorites with new verieties to create an effective four-season garden. Soil preparation, fertilization and watering will be discussed.
Suggested donation: $10.

Session 4: All About Roses

Wednesday, June 4  2:00 to 3:30 p.m
You don't need a spacious garden to enjoy the beauty of roses. Even if all you have is a small terrace or backyard, you can grow healthy and beautiful roses. Learn how to select your roses and location. Soil preparation and rose care wil be discussed
Suggested donation: $10.

Spring Gardening Series

This series hosted by museum staff and board members offers instruction in a variety of garden activities

Session 1: Starting Seeds Indoors

Saturday, March 15  1:30 to 3:00 p.m
Learn planting techniques, light requirements, planting media, watering and care. Now is the time to start your flowers and vegetables indoors!
Join Fred Gerber, board member and Education Director Emeritus of the Queens Botanical Garden for practical instruction and demonstration.
Suggested donation: $10.

Session 2: Pruning In The Garden

Saturday, April 19 1:30 to 3:00 p.m
Tour the garden with horticulturalist and Board President Chuck Wade, as he demonstrates proper pruning tools and techniques for roses, shrubs, trees and vines. Learn what you should and should not prune at this time of the year. Attend this program before you do any cutting in your garden!
Suggested donation: $10.

Session 3: Planting Herbs In Containers And In The Garden

Saturday, May 10 1:30 to 3:00 p.m
Join horticulturalist and museum Education Director Urte Schaedle, for a demonstration of how to plant and grow popular herbs for fragrance and seasoning, both in your garden and in containers (for those with limited space). Learn special hints for herb soil, light and water requirements.
Time permitting take a peek at our behive maintained by Urte. The national honeybee crisis concerns us all!!
Suggested donation: $10.

Session 4: Spring Preparation Of Our Garden

Saturday, June 14 1:30 to 3:00 p.m
Learn proper techniques of spring cleanup, cultivation, fertilization, transplanting, and getting your garden ready for the season ahead. Sophia Pincus, our gardener and retired staff gardener at the Queens Botanical Garden, will share her knowledge and experience with you so your garden will thrive. Learn how Sophia keeps our grounds so beautiful!
Suggested donation: $10.