Sky Nursery July seminars

These popular seminars at Sky Nursery are free and require no pre-registration.  Sky Nursery is located at 18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133, 206-546-4851.

Saturday, July 10                         11 am – 1 pm

Pondless Water Features          Charlie Shull

Would you like the sight and sound of water in your landscape, but you aren’t really a “fountain” person and you don’t want a pond? Then build a “pondless” water feature, where the water seems to disappear into the ground. This can be a waterfall, a group of rock columns, or an overflowing urn. Sky’s own Charlie Shull will take you through the seven simple steps to complete one.

Thursday July 15                         5 pm – 6 pm

Lavender Magic                        Emily Wilkins

Can’t make it to Sequim for the Lavender Festival?  Then come to Sky instead!  Let Sky’s own lavender enthusiast, Emily Wilkins, tell you everything you need to know about growing and using this wonderful plant.   Lavenders come in an assortment of sizes, colors, fragrances, and uses—she’ll help you pick the perfect ones for your garden, craft uses, or even cooking. 

Saturday July 17                          11 am – 12:30 pm

Gorgeous Container Gardens:  the Principles of Design        Megan Bonner

Join Sky’s own Megan Bonner for an intro to the principles of container design.  It all starts with choosing a great container… then balancing heights, foliage textures, and shapes; matching and contrasting colors; choosing plants that are right for your sun exposure… in short, designing a miniature garden.

Saturday, July 24                        11 am – 1 pm

All About Ponds                       Charlie Shull

Join Sky’s own water gardening expert, Charlie Shull, for this informative seminar on installing and maintaining your own backyard pond. Learn about filter and pump requirements, plants and edging, and how to establish and maintain a healthy ecology and clear water. Find out why water gardening is one of the “hottest” trends.