Fall Garden Fair

Saturday, September 8, 2012, 9 am–4 pm

 

Ken Brown is a frequent speaker at gardening events and garden club meetings.  His presentations are first and foremost, entertaining because he understands that people will remember the ideas that are presented in a lively and humorous manner.

The Fall Garden Fair, 2012

Saturday, Sept. 8 (9am – 4pm)

Featured Guest Speaker: Ken Brown of Ontario 

Vendors: Over 24 local vendors and artistans offering garden art, jewelry, nature-themed décor, gifts, pottery, props and tools

(Event admission free; separate fee for classes)

Class schedule (Pre-register to ensure space)

9:30am Best in Show: Trees, Shrubs and Flowers--Sally Cunningham

Superior plants in WNY gardens, showing featured plants from the National Garden Festival’s nearly 1000 showplace gardens; includes plant list and door prizes

11:00am Putting the Garden To Bed--Canada’s Ken Brown

Ontario’s garden writer, radio & TV personality Ken Brown is a popular and entertaining speaker, often seen at Canada Blooms and U.S. flower shows. This engaging talk outlines our fall gardening activities—harvesting, planting, bulb selection and preparing the beds and plants for our often-severe winter. www.gardening-enjoyed.com 

Great luncheon selections (featuring Mary Claire’s!) in our picnic grove

1:00pm (Choose One; pre-registration is required)

(a) Growing Plants from Seed--Ken Brown

Delve deeper into horticulture and gain access to a wider range or flowers and vegetables. Ken removes the mystery of seed-starting so that you can turn a packet of dry, lifeless appearing seeds into healthy young transplants.

(b) Design a Welcoming Entry--Mary Gurtler and Samantha Platt

Designers will fashion three different styles for a home entrance—hanging baskets, swaths and wreaths, and containers; includes gourds, grasses, fresh and dried materials

2:00pm Edible Wild Plants and the Edible Home Landscape--Ken Parker Native American, native plants expert and nurseryman (CNLP )

Ken shows us—in pictures or hands-on-- edible plants you can find in the wild or grow at home. Includes recipes, sample teas and tastings.

Fees: Each talk is $10/ all four for $35. Register in person, by telephone (716-649-4684) or online at www.weknowplants.com.

Options

Best in Show: Trees, Shrubs and Flowers $10.00 USD Putting the Garden to Bed $10.00 USD CHOOSE: Growing Plants from Seed or Designing a Welcome Entry $10.00 USD Edible Wild Plants and Edible Landscape $10.00 USD Full Day of 4 Classes $35.00 USD

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