1345 S. Fort Ave, Springfield MO
All seminar sessions offer FREE instruction, but costs do apply for workshop materials. Please call 417-862-3707 if you would like additional info on these events.
January 26 – Terrarium & Fairy Garden Workshops (10:00 & 1:00 session) presented by Nancy Caplinger
February 2 – ‘Cooking with Fresh Herbs’ (1:00 session) presented by Bill Griffiths of the Farmers Gastropub
Not only a bar and far more than just a restaurant, Farmers Gastropub is a British-style hybrid that strives to serve the finest and freshest food available. Bill Griffiths believes the fresher the food, the better it tastes. That’s why Farmers Gastropub is committed to naturally raised, local and sustainable foods, and the farmers who produce them.
(Please note - This session was limited to 40 participants and is already filled.)
February 9 – ‘Gardening in Raised Beds & Containers’ (1:00 session) presented by Jeannie LeJeune
An expert gardener and former Garden Center Manager, Jeannie is a teacher at heart and covers topics thoroughly. Come prepared to take notes, ask questions and learn how to grow food in raised beds!
Tuesday, Feb 4th Update ... our 1:00 seminar session for 'Gardening in Raised Beds & Containers' is already almost filled. We are considering adding a 10:00 am session in order to give more people the opportunity to attend. If you are interested in attending a 10:00 am session please call soon.
February 16 – Come see us at the SPRINGFIELD LAWN & GARDEN SHOW!
We'll be bringing 100's of Succulents along with some unique examples of succulent plantings and Fairy Gardens that showcase fun ways to use succulent plants. If you are intrigued by the news of all the health benefits offered by fresh blueberries be sure to stop by Wickman's display. You'll find plenty of info on growing your own blueberries plus a special price on 'Bountiful Blue' and 'Sunshine Blue' blueberry plants for the Springfield L&G Show!
February 23 – ‘How to Make Your Own Plant Mobiles’ (1:00 session) demonstration presented by Linda Siler, of O'Quinn's Orchid's & Water Gardens
Plant Mobiles are a fun and artful way to grow orchids, tillandsia air plants & more using Cork bark & other natural mediums. "Plant people always love to try something new ... these fun, inexpensive gardens are sure to become as popular here as they have been on the west coast!"
March 2 – ‘Organic Gardening Solutions’ (11:00 session) presented by Lisa Grant, of Dr. Earth Inc.
The nutrition your fruits & vegetables provide for you is only as good as the nutrition you provide for your soil – it’s time to go organic. Every gardener has taken one of the first steps on the path to good health and a healthy world! Whether or not you believe that organic fruits & vegetables contain more nutrients, the benefits of not ingesting unwanted chemicals are clear.
March 9 – Learn from a Garden Pro! (1:00 session) Dan Bigbee of Fassnight Creek Farms & KY3’s Garden Spot
When to plant & harvest? Timing is an important aspect of gardening. As one of over 100 vendors at Farmer's Market of the Ozarks, Farmer Dan has opportunity & incentive to trial & endorse many seed varieties. The history of Fassnight Creek Farm goes back most of a century! Dan and wife, Kelly, are the 4th family to operate the property as a vegetable farm.
March 16 – ‘Growing Fruit – Trees, Bushes & Brambles’ (1:00 session) presented by Jeannie Lejeune
Placement, pruning, pollination … learn about the do’s & don’ts of ‘home grown’ fruit production. Fresh fruit is a healthful, but sometimes costly food. Home plantings make cents ... and save dollars!
March 22, 23, 24 – SPRING OPEN HOUSE & ½ PRICE GERANIUM SALE @ WICKMAN'S
Talk to Bob Balek - Wickman’s ‘Answer Man’ about your lawn & tree troubles! We'll also be offering 4.5" size pots of all colors of Wickman's 'cutting grown' geraniums at 1/2 Price.
Plans for Open House are not complete ... there is definitely more info on Open House specials and activities to come!
April 6 – ‘Landscaping … Formal to Edible!’ (1:00 session) presented by Becky Nicholas, Landscape Designer for Wickman's Garden Village Creativity, a superlative knowledge of plants and appreciation for the beauty of nature are the attributes of a good Landscape Designer. Becky draws upon these skills to create aesthetically pleasing, functional areas that meet the needs of Wickman's retail customers and her landscape clients.
April 13 – Wickman’s ‘Container Workshop’ (10:00 & 1:00 sessions)
Hosted by the Greenhouse Staff at Wickman's Garden Village, Springfield location
Bring your own container or choose one from our extensive retail inventory in the garden center. Sessions offer free instruction, but costs do apply for materials of your choosing (container, soil, plants, etc).
April 20 – ‘Hardscapes & Landscapes’ (1:00 session) presented by Ed Colby, Landscape Designer for Wickman's Garden Village
If you've visited Wickman's in the past year, walked across the bridge, admired the water feature that greets you as you approach the Garden Center ... you are familiar with Ed's work!
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