Gardening School Archives - Page 4 of 8 - Cheekwood

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Spring Garden Kickoff: Your Garden Gameplan

Shake off the past season, and welcome spring with confidence! This class reviews everything you need to know to start the season strong. Whether you’re planning what to plant, starting seeds indoors, preparing new beds, or rehabilitating existing garden spaces, we’ll walk through it all. Leave with a practical checklist, a tray of seed starts, and renewed confidence for a thriving, resilient season ahead.

Instructor

Hilary Swaim & Meredith McGraw Bishop, Cheekwood; Bloom & Bounty

Location

Courtyard Classroom
Not Yet Members: $40
Members: $32
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Sigourney Cheek Literary Garden

Instructor

Sean Stoyko, Cheekwood

Location

Botanic Hall
Not Yet Members: $45
Members: $32
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Designing a Garden for Your Lifestyle

No garden is “perfect”, but it can be perfect for you! Whether you love veggies, perennials, ornamental flowers, or native plants, there are countless decisions to make in a garden. Explore how to make choices that fit your space and lifestyle. Design your next steps with tried and true guidance.

Instructor

Madeline Roberson

Location

The Courtyard Classroom
Not Yet Members: $40
Members: $32
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Going from Lawn to Living Landscape

The Mid-South was once covered by millions of acres of biodiverse grasslands. Now, only 10% of that ecosystem remains scattered across the region. Discover how to use a variety of native plants and “cues to care” to restore a more resilient, beautiful landscape in your own yard.

Instructor

Janeen Grohsmeyer

Location

The Courtyard Classroom
Not Yet Members: $40
Members: $32
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Growing Roses Organically

Cultivating roses organically opens you to a world of edible and iconic beauty. Learn how to choose rose varieties and organic practices that support bountiful, safe growth.

Instructor

Susan Lyell, Restoration Rose

Location

The Courtyard Classroom
Not Yet Members: $40
Members: $32
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Maximizing Garden Space for Birdwatching

Gardening is for the birds! Or, at least, it can be. Discover the key principles of bird-friendly habitats, and how to apply them to your garden. Whether you have a few containers or a few acres, grow a space that wild birds will love!

Instructor

Eli Haislip, The Wood Thrush Shop

Location

The Courtyard Classroom
Not Yet Members: $40
Members: $32
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Forcing Bulbs for Indoor Beauty

Keep blooming all fall and winter by “forcing” bulbs indoors. From tulips, to hyacinths, and paperwhites, learn how to enjoy spring bulbs year-round.

Instructor

Susan Lyell, Restoration Rose

Location

The Courtyard Classroom
Not Yet Members: $40
Members: $32
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