GARDENING WITH BROCCOLO GARDEN CENTER

Broccolo Garden Center, 2755 Penfield Road, Fairport, NY 14450
Dividing and Propagating Plants
332470-01   Thu   May 3   6:00-7:30PM   $15
Plant Whisperer, Michael Hannen will bring freshly dug and
divided perennial plants and potted samples to show some of the
many different ways to divide. He will also provide cuttings of
various perennials, woody shrubs and rooted samples. Attendees will
go home with divisions of new plants to try in their yards.

Spring into Action - Five Steps to Maintenance Free Gardens
332470-02   Sat   May 5   10:00-11:30AM   $15
Follow these five easy steps to prepare your garden for the season,
and have more free time to actually enjoy your outdoor space. Use
less water, less chemicals, and watch your garden flourish. Taught by
plant expert KC Fahy Harvick.

Learn How to Make Hyper Tufa Pots
332470-03   Sat   May 12   10:00-11:30AM   $15
Make beautiful garden containers that will last for years with the
wonderful Hyper Tufa technique. Each student creates their own
pot. *Note: The pot will be picked up the following week to allow
drying time. Taught by Jeanine “J” Fyfe.

Designing Gardens, Starting Small
332470-04   Sat   May 19   10:00-11:30AM   $15
Plant Whisperer, Michael Hannen will explain through slides and
hands on instruction how to approach creating a landscape one
section at a time for the best results. He will also bring a small
selection of inexpensive plants to purchase that will make good
starter plants for a new garden.

The 3 C’s of Container Class
332470-05   Sat   May 26   10:00-11:30AM   $15
Learn how Color, Contrast and Container choice can create
gorgeous results! Taught by Designer Jeanine “J” Fyfe.

#1 Garden Design Secret - Plant Combinations
332470-06   Sun   Jun 3   12:30-2:00PM   $15
Ever wonder why after many years of planting in your garden, it still
doesn’t look the way you want it to? Do you shop at garden centers
and purchase plants that you have no idea where you’re going to
plant them? You may be helped by this class on plant combinations.
Learn from a seasoned design professional, KC Fahy Harvick, how
to combine plants for season-long color and the look you’re after in
your garden or landscape.

Purposeful Perennials
332470-07   Wed   Jun 6   6:00-7:30PM   $15
Perennials aren’t just limited to the garden, they can be perfect in
containers! Avoid the weary end-of-summer look of annuals and
expand your palette of container plants with foliage and flowers. Save
money by buying plants that you can transplant into your garden
at the end of the season instead of tossing them into the compost
heap. Join designer and writer Christine Froehlich for a hands-on
demonstration and explore the many varieties of perennials available
for container planting. Lists of perennials that work well in sun and
shade will be provided and you’ll have an opportunity to see lots of
them up close and personal so you can put together your own special
look. Purchase plants at a special discount the night of the class.

Made in the Shade
332470-08   Sat   Jun 16   10:00-11:30AM   $15
Jeanine “J” Fyfe will share information about plants that thrive in
the shade throughout the entire season.

Habitat Plants from around the World
332470-09   Sat   Jun 23   10:00-11:30AM   $15
In this show and tell class Plant Whisperer, Michael Hannen will
bring a generous selection of uncommon, interesting plants. He
will explain how to grow each one and how to add variety to your
garden. All plants will be potted and tagged and offered for sale at a
discount. He will also bring a selection of unusual leaves and flowers
to show and explain.

Houdini Hydrangea Blooms
332470-10   Sat   Jun 30   10:00-11:30AM   $15
Where did they go? When to prune & what they need to be happy.
Taught by Jeanine “J” Fyfe.

Butterfly Friendly Garden
332470-11   Sat   Jul 14   10:00-11:30AM   $15
Carol Southby of the Rochester Butterfly Club leads a walk and talk
on butterfly habitat, life cycles and fun facts. Which plants attract
them? How to identify? Information to make your yard butterfly
friendly. Rain or shine, slide show presentation in case of rain.

The Four Season Garden
332470-12   Sun   Jul 15   12:30-2:00PM   $15
The design elements specific to maintaining the attractive look
of your garden all year long are seldom used, but are attainable
when taught by professional, experienced landscape designer KC
Fahy Harvick.

Natural Solutions for Deterring Deer, Stink Bugs and More
332470-13   Sat   Jul 21   10:00-11:30AM   $15
Michael Hannen will provide a handout with proven homemade
remedies. He will also bring samples of products to buy that are safe
for the environment and easy to use. He will demonstrate the correct
usage on plants in the Broccolo nursery sale area. Michael will also
discuss deer tolerant plants.

Healthy Gardening - Tools and Techniques for Garden Longevity
332470-14   Sat   Jul 28   10:00-11:30AM   $15
KC Fahy Harvick explains how to do garden chores in a way that
does not cause physical pain, and reduces wear and tear to joints
and muscles. Includes demonstrations of tools found to be the best
available for each task.

I Did Promise You a Rose Garden!
332470-15   Sat   Aug 4   10:00-11:30AM   $15
An overview of successful types of roses. Jeanine “J” Fyfe will share
what you need to know and how to not get stuck with ones that
won’t work in your garden.

Pining for You
332470-16   Sat   Aug 18   10:00-11:30AM   $15
Evergreens, Pines and Junipers, oh my. How to establish beauty
with pines. Taught by Jeanine “J” Fyfe.

For the Birds
332470-17   Sat   Jul 28   10:00-11:30AM   $15
Plants that encourage birds. Jeanine “J” Fyfe explains what they like
to eat, where they nest and hideout. Learn what birds need to make
your house their home.