Host: Jean Daoust, Treefrog Tree Care

Jean Daoust:
International Society of Arboriculture- Certified Arborist, Certified Horticultural Technician, Olds College Honours Graduate,
Special Guest Host on CHQR AM 770
“Let’s Talk Gardening”,
Owner/ Operator “Tree Frog Tree Care”.

10am, Saturday, February 18, 2012,
10am, Saturday, June 30, 2012,
10am, Saturday, Sept 15, 2012

Golden Acre Garden Sentre
Class Size Max: 20
Meeting Place: Front entrance of store

Description

We will discussing proper tree planting, fertilizing, watering, and most importantly pruning. There will be talk about caring for both young and mature trees, and the differences between them. At the end of the session there will be a question and answer period. Happy gardening!

How to Register:

Click here to Register Online

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Phone: 403-274-4286

Attendees will be contacted one day prior to the workshop to confirm attendance.

Host(s):Kelly and Pavlina, Golden Acre Senior Staff

Pavlina: Pavlina has been a member of the Calgary Horticulture Society for nearly a decade. As Golden Acre Home & Garden Centre’s perennials supervisor, she has been working as a retail horticulturist for many years. Pavlina is a garden design consultant and has been a speaker for several gardening groups. She has also been as contributor to popular gardening magazines.

Kelly: Kelly is a Certified Horticultural Technician with well over a decade of experience in the Garden Centre industry. As the annual plant department supervisor, she has a great depth of knowledge and has helped numerous customers with their gardening aspirations

7pm, Wednesday, May 9 2012,
7pm, Wednesday, June 6 2012,
7pm, Wednesday, July 4 2012,
7pm, Wednesday, Aug 8 2012

Golden Acre Garden Sentre
Class Size Max: 20
Meeting Place: Annuals help desk

Description

Proper planting is the key to gardening success. Join us for a session full of useful tips on pre-planting soil preparation, correct planting depths, adequate hole size and planting techniques. The seminar will target the importance of regular care after planting such as watering, staking and mulching. Kelly and Pavlina will also guide you through available planting time fertilizers and root growth enhancing products. Happy gardening!

How to Register:

Click here to Register Online

or by

Phone: 403-274-4286

Attendees will be contacted one day prior to the workshop to confirm attendance.

Host(s): Liana and Rowena, Golden Acre Senior Staff

Liana Williams: Liana has been with Golden Acre for almost 10 years. She is a Certified Horticultural Technician with a the Lawn & Garden Pesticide Dispenser certificate. She is not only the Customer Service Department Supervisor but also the buyer for seeds, bulbs, and Department 56 Collectables.

Rowena: Rowena is a Certified Horticultural Technician , along with a Certification in Floral Design and Pesticide dispensing. As Golden Acre’s Giftware purchaser and supervisor, she has over 20 years of industry experience. She is a passionate gardener whose love of plants extends to all types of gardening, both outdoor and greenhouse.

10am, Saturday, April 14, 2012,
10am, Saturday, September 15, 2012

Golden Acre Garden Sentre
Class Size Max: 20
Meeting Place: Front entrance of store

Description

Ever popular flowering bulbs add beauty, variety and color to annual and perennials gardens as well as patio containers. Whether you’re purchasing pre-designed color combinations or designing your own themed garden, the choices are endless. Join us for a discussion on new exciting bulb varieties becoming available. We will talk about bulb placement and design, fertilizing and growth requirements. We will also give advice on preparing both for your summer and spring bulbs. Lastly, we will talk about the proper procedures for caring for your bulbs over the fall and our harsh winters. Happy gardening!

How to Register:

Click here to Register Online

or by

Phone: 403-274-4286

Attendees will be contacted one day prior to the workshop to confirm attendance.

Host(s): Rowena, Golden Acre Senior Staff

Rowena: Rowena is a Certified Horticultural Technician , along with a Certification in Floral Design and Pesticide dispensing. As Golden Acre’s Giftware purchaser and supervisor, she has over 20 years of industry experience. She is a passionate gardener whose love of plants extends to all types of gardening, both outdoor and greenhouse.

10am, Saturday March 3, 2012

Golden Acre Garden Sentre
Class Size Max: 20
Meeting Place: Front entrance of store

Description

Home gardening has become the trend again. It’s a healthy and fun ay to extend your gardening season. Join us to learn how where to place your greenhouse for the best use of the passive heat. You will get useful tips on starting from seed or seedling. We will discuss things to avoid and how to solve common issues. Be in control of what your family is eating and what you are planting in your yard. Happy gardening!

How to Register:

Click here to Register Online

or by

Phone: 403-274-4286

Attendees will be contacted one day prior to the workshop to confirm attendance.

Host(s): Katherine Parker, Golden Acre Senior Staff

Katherine: Katherine is a senior employee and the tropical department supervisor. A highly regarded and award winning grower who grow up in a fram in rural Nova Scotia. There she inherited a love for all type of gardening. Katherine continues to learn and loves to share here knowledge and experience with others.

10am, Friday, Apr 27, 2012,
7pm, Friday, May 18, 2012

Golden Acre Garden Sentre
Class Size Max: 20
Meeting Place: Annuals Help Desk

Description

Nothing can replace the taste of fresh garden tomatoes. Join us for talks on how to grow the best tomatoes for your garden. We will discuss the different types and varieties of tomatoes available along with proper watering and fertilizing techniques. We will also go through pruning and staking methods. Cook like a chef with your own home grown tomatoes. Happy gardening!

How to Register:

Click here to Register Online

or by

Phone: 403-274-4286

Attendees will be contacted one day prior to the workshop to confirm attendance.

Host(s): Katherine and Sharon, Golden Acre Senior Staff

Katherine: Katherine is a senior employee and the tropical department supervisor. A highly regarded and award winning grower who grow up in a fram in rural Nova Scotia. There she inherited a love for all type of gardening. Katherine continues to learn and loves to share here knowledge and experience with others.

Sharon: Sharon is a senior Golden Acre staff member with over a decade of experience. She is a lifelong gardener who grow up on a farm immersed in vegetables and plants. Her tenure at Golden Acre has further strengthened her love and knowledge of the land. She also enjoys preserving, freezing and pickling her harvest. Sharon is also a Décor Specialist, Customer Service representative, and Education Specialist.

10am, Thursday, April 26 2012,
7pm, Thursday, May 17, 2012

Golden Acre Garden Sentre
Class Size Max: 20
Meeting Place: Annuals Help Desk

Description

Home vegetable gardening is back! Not only is it biggest current trend, but is nothing is more important than knowing what you are feeding your family. Now you can grow healthy fresh vegetables like a chef. You will discuss how to start your vegetable garden as well as maintaining and harvesting. We will go through the techniques to use to get the most of your garden, like location and watering. Lastly we will talk about container growing. Happy gardening!

How to Register:

Click here to Register Online

or by

Phone: 403-274-4286

Attendees will be contacted one day prior to the workshop to confirm attendance.

Host(s): Barb and Pavlina, Golden Acre Senior Staff

Barb: Barb is a the tree lot and Perennials department buyer. She has been with the company for almost 30 years. She is an expert in planting and caring for trees, shrubs, evergreens, and perennials. She has partaken is the design of countless stunning gardens in and around the city.

Pavlina Krivy: Member of the Calgary Horticulture Society for nearly a decade. As Golden Acre Home & Garden Centre’s perennials supervisor, she has been working as a retail horticulturist for many years. Pavlina is a garden design consultant and has been a speaker for several gardening groups
She has also been as contributor to popular gardening magazines.

10am, Friday, May 4, 2012,
7pm, Friday, June 1, 2012

Golden Acre Garden Sentre
Class Size Max: 20
Meeting Place: Tree Lot Help Desk

Description

Probably the most common question during the summer is how do I plant and take care of my plants. We will discuss plant selection, plant placement, proper planting, and a healthy watering and a fertilization schedule. You will be able to hear great gardening tips from some of our best experts. Happy Gardening!

How to Register:

Click here to Register Online

or by

Phone: 403-274-4286

Attendees will be contacted one day prior to the workshop to confirm attendance.

Host(s): Carol, Golden Acre Senior Staff.

Carol Gillis: Certified Horticultural Technician, Specialized in Floral Design for 20 years, Government of Canada Research on Horticultural and Flora Cultures, and has her Pesticide Dispensor Certificate. Though her tenure Carol is has worked in many departments at Golden Acre such as Giftware, Tropicals, and Treelot. She currently is a senior designer and merchandiser and customer service representative.

10am, Saturday, April 28, 2012

Golden Acre Garden Sentre
Class Size Max: 20
Meeting Place: Front Entrance of Store

Description

Winters over, now what? Where and how do I start to clean up my yard and gets prepared for the gardening season. We will go through it the process step by step so you can get started on your beautiful yard right away. Happy Gardening!

How to Register:

Click here to Register Online

or by

Phone: 403-274-4286

Attendees will be contacted one day prior to the workshop to confirm attendance.

Host(s): Carol, Golden Acre Senior Staff

Carol Gillis: Certified Horticultural Technician, Specialized in Floral Design for 20 years, Government of Canada Research on Horticultural and Flora Cultures, and has her Pesticide Dispensor Certificate. Though her tenure Carol is has worked in many departments at Golden Acre such as Giftware, Tropicals, and Treelot. She currently is a senior designer and merchandiser and customer service representative.

7pm, Saturday, Sept 29, 2012

Golden Acre Garden Sentre
Class Size Max: 20
Meeting Place: Front Entrance of Store

Description

After all the work you did on your yard this year you want to do everything possible to ensure things make it over the winter. We will go over some vital things for you to do to winter your valuable plants. We will also discuss the winterizing for your furniture, fountains, statuary, etc… Happy Gardening!

How to Register:

Click here to Register Online

or by

Phone: 403-274-4286

Attendees will be contacted one day prior to the workshop to confirm attendance.

Host(s): Liana and Donna, Golden Acre Senior Staff

Liana Williams: Liana has been with Golden Acre for almost 10 years. She is a Certified Horticultural Technician with a the Lawn & Garden Pesticide Dispenser certificate. She is not only the Customer Service Department Supervisor but also the buyer for seeds, bulbs, and Department 56 Collectables.

Donna Neubauer: Donna is an environmental biologist, a Canadian Certified Horticultural Technician with a Pesticide Dispending certificate. Donna has been giving expert advice to Golden Acre customers for over 20 years.

10am Fri June 22 2012, 7pm Fri July 13 2012

Golden Acre Garden Sentre
Class Size Max: 20
Meeting Place: Front Entrance of Store

Description

Golden Acre carries a wide selection of chemicals for various uses. We have a complete selection of herbicides, pesticides and fungicides, as well as eco-friendly choices. Prior to applying any type of chemical it is important to get the proper advice. We will discuss ways to identify the issue and which product to use. As well we will talk about the best time for treatment to be most effective. We will help you understand the best options for both pest and disease control. Happy Gardening!

How to Register:

Click here to Register Online

or by

Phone: 403-274-4286

Attendees will be contacted one day prior to the workshop to confirm attendance.

Host(s): John and Brian, Golden Acre Senior Staff

John:
TBA

Brian:
As a 20 year landscaper, Brian has done it all from Lawn and garden maintenance to rock work and waterfalls. His tenure as Golden Acre has further solidified his knowledge of gardening and garden products. Brian is a go to guy!

10am, Saturday, April 2, 2012,
7pm, Saturday, May 12, 2012,
10am, Saturday, June, 16, 2012
7pm, Saturday, September 8, 2012

Golden Acre Garden Sentre
Class Size Max: 25
Meeting Place: Front Entrance of Store

Description

A healthy lawn not only looks great but is a more resistant to weeds and disease. We will go through the most ideal fertilization schedule for your lawn. We will discuss differences among lawn fertilizers available. Watering is another important element to a healthy lawn. We will talk about proper watering while staying cost conscious. New sod laying techniques and lawn repair will be talked about at length. Learn how the professionals lay sod and repair damaged spots. Lastly we will go through overseeding, power raking and aerating

How to Register:

Click here to Register Online

or by

Phone: 403-274-4286

Attendees will be contacted one day prior to the workshop to confirm attendance.

Host(s): John and Brian, Golden Acre Senior Staff

Brian: As a 20 year landscaper, Brian has done it all from Lawn and garden maintenance to rock work and waterfalls. His tenure as Golden Acre has further solidified his knowledge of gardening and garden products. Brian is a go to guy!

10am, Thursday, May 10, 2012,
7pm, Thursday, June 7, 2012

Golden Acre Garden Sentre
Class Size Max: 20
Meeting Place: Pond Supplies Area

Description

Whether you want to attract wildlife, create an ambiance, or bring a new serenity to your urban oasis. We will walk you through the construction & landscaping of a successful water feature. This includes installation and maintenance of the liner, pump, filter, and hoses that best suit your needs. We hope to provide inspiration on how to naturally integrate anything from a babbling brook to a cascading waterfall. We will also discuss the most common problems, algae build-up, cloudy water, and the solutions for them. We hope to see you there. Happy gardening!

How to Register:

Click here to Register Online

or by

Phone: 403-274-4286

Attendees will be contacted one day prior to the workshop to confirm attendance.