Gardening & Design Workshops

Does the thought of working in your garden overwhelm you? Where to begin - what to do?

This fun and interesting workshop for homeowners offers an introduction to the basics of good landscaping. Whether you are creating a new garden or planning a garden renovation, we'll guide to help you make the most of your garden.

Discover how walkways, patio areas, water features, rockeries and other design elements can be combined to create a functional and pleasing landscape.

This workshop will take place at our home in the village of Kenmore. Our large garden gives a living example of shape, form, style, and creativity. The indoor personalized garden assessment and outdoor practical hands-on guide will help you plan your garden with imagination.

WORKSHOP OUTLINE

Garden Elements 10:00- 11:00

Connect your gardening ideas by viewing some of the many garden elements on site. Sunken pea stone garden, natural stone paths, ornamental structures, porch/hot tub, sculpture, furniture, containers etc. We will also talk about the importance of soil, mulch and planting.

Incorporating water into the garden 11:00- 12:00

Come and see the many uses of water in the garden.

Gourmet Lunch - 12:00 - 1:00

Personal garden assessment 1:00- 3:00

Share your landscape problems and learn about possible solutions. Bring photographs & scaled outline of your property on graph paper for a personal landscape assessment.

Location & Date

3256 Yorks Corners Rd., Kenmore Every Saturday during the months of June and September

Cost

$175.00 (+gst) per person. Workshop includes lunch, refreshment breaks, & information folder. These workshops are catered only to 4 people at one time.

Contact

Mary-Anne Schmitz at 613 821-3699

The works of a garden bears visible fruit - in a world where most of our labors seem suspiciously meaningless.
- Pam Brown