Plant Talk: Ornamental Grasses in the Garden

Saturday, October 11

10am - 12pm 

Turtle Bay Nursery Classroom, 1100 Arboretum Dr.

With their variety of form, size and texture, ornamental grasses have long since earned their places in the garden. Join Turtle Bay Horticulture Education Manager Lisa Endicott for this informative class covering grasses, rushes, sedges, and restios, followed by a tour of the many species growing in the Gardens and offered for sale in the Nursery.

Plant Talk: Tree Selection & Care

Saturday, October 18

10am - 12pm 

Turtle Bay Nursery Classroom, 1100 Arboretum Dr.

Trees are a long-term investment and can be an asset rather than a liability around our homes, our parks, streets, and throughout our communities if several factors are considered when selecting trees. We will look at and discuss the factors that should be considered when selecting trees for a given site and what cultural factors would be necessary to ensure long-term success as your tree matures. Join Consulting Certified Arborist, Horticulturist and Licensed Pest Control Advisor Rico Montenegro, and Formally Chief Arborist for the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation as he shares his expertise about tree selection for hot and drought plagued Shasta County and surrounding areas.

Plant Talk: Small Garden Design

Saturday, November 8

10am - 12pm 

Turtle Bay Nursery Classroom, 1100 Arboretum Dr.

Small Garden Design - Small garden spaces can be big on character and include multiple outdoor features. Planning ahead, especially for a small garden, makes sure you have space for your garden dreams! Go through the design process of smaller spaces and how to make the most of your landscape with Danielle Arendt Landscape Designer and owner of local designs.of.thought.

Plant Talk: Garden Bones & Garden Structures

Saturday, November 15

10am - 12pm 

Turtle Bay Nursery Classroom, 1100 Arboretum Dr.

Lackluster garden? Learn from Landscape Designer Kirkwood Hale about the importance of good “bones.” See how well-placed garden structures, such as walls, paths, and decks, give lasting form to your garden so that it looks good in every season.

Plant Talk: Sustainable Landscaping

Saturday, December 13

10am - 12pm 

Turtle Bay Nursery Classroom, 1100 Arboretum Dr.

This presentation sprouted from a University of California Master Gardener Train-the-Trainer Workshop. Doug Mandel, a Shasta Master Gardener and founder of the educational non-profit Ghost Pine Native Plant Nursery, will discuss various topics, including managing water use, nurturing the soil, practicing Integrated Pest Management, gardening to conserve energy, and encouraging wildlife. You will leave empowered with at least one idea for change in your more sustainable landscape.

If you would like to register for more than one class, you are able to add one at a time to your online cart, then complete the checkout once all Plant Talk tickets have been added. Thank you so much for your support for our horticulture programming!

If you have any questions about Plant Talks or registering, you can contact Melissa Maney at [email protected] or call (530) 242-3108

If you have any questions about your membership, you can contact us at [email protected] or call (530) 242-3143