Do it Yourself Workshops
Saturdays and Sundays
Noon–1pm
Evergreen Garden Market
DIY Workshops, supported by The Home Depot, are weekly one-hour demonstrations by our Evergreen Garden Market staff on small home projects featuring green design, sustainable gardening solutions and simple home construction.
Schedule
| May 26 & 27 |
Rain Barrels Join us for a how-to session on all things rain barrel. Learn to install, maintain and utilized this water-saving tool to its best potential. Turn your garden from water-hungry to water-wise. |
| June 2 & 3 |
Select & Plant Perennials Are you lost amongst the wildflowers? Learn how to select and plant the best perennials for your garden’s conditions. |
| June 16 & 17 |
Pollinator & Bird Habitat Turn your garden into a sanctuary for birds, butterflies and bees. Discover perennials, shrubs and trees that provide vital habitat to these endangered species in the urban environment. |
| July 7 & 8 |
Mulching & Fertilizing Summer can be a harsh time for gardens. Learn the basics of proper mulching and fertilization in order to provide the optimal chances for your plants’ survival. |
| August 11 & 12 |
Composting Summer is starting to slow down. Learn how to take your garden clipping and turn them into rich compost for next year with this how-to session dedicated to all things green and brown. |
| September 8 & 9 |
Prepare your lawn for Fall Time to rejuvenate your lawn. Turf grass is a great play surface for children and dogs. Learn how to make your lawn as eco-friendly and beautiful this fall for next year. |
| September 15 & 16 |
Air Filtering Houseplants Gardening indoors means gardening all year long. Learn how to create an indoor environment that is not only green, but make your whole home healthier to live in. |
| October 13 & 14 |
Attracting Birds to Winter Garden Bird add colour and song to the Winter Garden. Start attracting them now, and they will feed and shelter with you all the way to the Spring. Find out what types of seed mixes attract what types of birds. |
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