March 3, 2012 at 10am - 11:30am

Ron Gatewood, Certified Arborist, will be here to discuss the most important steps to take when designing, installing, and maintaining your landscape.

No reservations required for this event.

Gardening in Miniature Style. Bring on the fairies and all the fun that Fairy Gardening can be. Linda Sulentic will show us how simple and easy it is to make a fairy garden. Her lifelong enthusiasm for miniatures will inspire you to create one of your very own.

No reservations required for this event.

March 17, 2012 | Weekend Gardener Seminar

Sponsored by University of Illinois Extension
Sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension this seminar offers a wide variety of very informative classes taught by local professionals. They offer 16 topics to choose from and you can attend 4 of these hour long sessions. Lunch is included in this all day seminar. Call the Belleville Extension 618-236-4172 or Edwardsville Office 650-7050 for information. Reservations are required, seating is limited and they usually sell out for this popular event. Held at the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville, IL.

March 24, 2012 | 10:00am - 11:30am | Curb Appeal

Make a great first impression AND increase the value of your home starting with a beautiful front entryway. Ron Gatewood, partner of Crain Tree Farm, will show us his extensive portfolio of residential landscaping projects focusing on front yards. Creating a cohesive plan to maximize appeal is easier than you think. Join us for this class sponsored by the Southwestern Illinois College Community Education Program. Call 618-235-2700 Ext 5393 or 5618 for reservations. Attendees will receive a Sandy’s Back Porch Gift Certificate to reimburse them for the class fee-approx $8.

April 14, 2012 | Spring Open House

We’ll have several talks for the day and specials, too. These will be announced March, 2012

April 28, 2012 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Herbs Gardening

Learn to grow herbs organically and how to take care of them the healthy way. Discover which herbs compliment different foods and how fresh herbs make any dish more flavorful. This class is sponsored by the Southwestern Illinois College Community Education program. Call 618-235-2700 ext 5393 or 5618 for reservations. Attendees will receive a Sandy’s Back Porch Gift Certificate to reimburse them for the class fee-Approx $8.