We have a great series lined up for 2011 - see our listing below. Additional information will be coming about each individual event - complete description, author bio and other pertinent info, so check back often. Admission to each lecture is $15 for non-member (includes Garden admission); free for Garden members unless otherwise noted.
2011 Garden University
January 29th - "Quilt Fusion: Unique Techniques" with Terry Grant
11 a.m., Education Center
February 26th - "Madagascar:The Real Treasure Island" with Paul Freed
1 p.m., Education Center
Book signing to follow: Of Golden Toads and Serpent's Roads
March 26th - "Annuals for an Indoor/Outdoor Show" with Ellen Zachos
Workshop 10 a.m., J. Frank Schmidt Jr. Pavilion
*$35 non-member; $30 Garden member
Must pre-register, limited number of spots
March 26th - "Professional Tips for Impressive Containers" with Ellen Zachos
Lecture 1 p.m., OSU Room, Pavilion
Book signing to follow: Down & Dirty: 43 Fun & Funky First Time Projects &
Activities to Get You Gardening
April 9th - "Twigs & Berris: A Pruning Demonstration" with Dawn Hummel
1 p.m., OSU Room, Pavilion
Tour of Silverton Market Garden to follow
May 21st - "Spicing Up Your Garden With Environmentally Friendly Design Ideas"
with Ciscoe Morris
2 p.m., Education Center
Book signing to follow: Ask Ciscoe: Oh La La! Your Gardening Questions
Answered
June 11th - "Small Trees for Small Spaces" with David Leckey and Anne Marsh
1 p.m. Education Center
Tour of the Conifer Garden to follow
June 25th - "Sharing Your Garden With Your Best Animal Friend" with Anne Taylor and
Melinda Frey
1 p.m., OSU Room, Pavilion
Tour of the Pet Friendly Garden to follow
August 20th - "Charms and Challenges of Bible Plant Research"
with Lytton John Musselman
1 p.m., Education Center
Book signing to follow: Figs, Dates, Laurel and Myrrh: Plants of the Bible
and the Quran
Also to follow: Plants of the Bible tour of the Garden
September 10th - "Cooking Green: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint in the Kitchen" with
Chef Eric Nelson of Wellspring's Vitality
1 p.m., Founder's Square
Attendees will get to sample the dishes created by Chef Eric
November 1st - "Dramatic Vignettes for Your Garden in Winter" with Carol Lindsay
6 p.m., Education Center
