Date + Time: Thursday, September 21st, 2023 | 9:30-11:30am
Instructor: Kathy Thomas, Lead Nursery Nursery Designer/Garden Expert at Sun River Gardens
It may be Fall, but it’s time to think Spring! Join Kathy for a special Bulb Planting 101 workshop as she discusses the in’s and out’s of planting, growing, and caring for your bulbs and ensure your plants are healthy and protected so they come back beautifully year after year!
Topics covered will include:
1. Spring Flowering Bulbs and Their Unique Needs
- Tulips
- Daffodils
- Crocus
- Hyacinth
- Alliums
- Narcissus (Paperwhite – Holiday Seasonal)
- Scilla
- Fritillaria
2. Planting Guidelines
- Amending Soil
- Fertilizing
- Planting Depth and Layering
- Light Requirements
- Fall Watering
- Dormancy
- Forcing Bulbs Indoors
3. Bulb Hardiness
- Planting zones
- How to protect plants during winter
- Winter watering
- Bulb Longevity
- Pests (insects and deer)
- Mother Nature/Common Issues
This class will start with a 1.5 hour discussion with plenty of time for questions during and at the end of the seminar. By the end of the class you will have the information and confidence you need to select and care for these beautiful blooming bulbs in your own landscape.
$15 — per person
Classes Have Limited Space Available.
PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately due to material costs & popularity of the class, cancellations after September 15th cannot be refunded. If you have any questions or need to cancel please reach out to us at info@sunrivergardens.com
