Sky Nursery seminars this weekend: The Dirt on Dirt and more

Sky Nursery 18528 Aurora Ave N Shoreline WA 98133 206-546-4851 

Saturday, September 21st                   2 pm –4 pm

Caring for Indoor Succulents              

Cascade Cactus and Succulent Society

This presentation covers all you need to know about growing cacti and succulents indoors in the Northwest. Members of the Cascade Cactus and Succulent Society will cover soil, watering, light, pests, display and general care of your plants as well as growing from seed if attendees are interested. Come armed with questions and experience to share with the group.

Sunday, September 22nd                    1 pm –2:30 pm

The Dirt on Dirt:  Cover Crops, Mulches, and Caring for Your Soil    

Emily Apple Wilkins           

Every Northwesterner has seen winter’s rains turn soil into gullies or a soggy, compacted mess.  Less visible but equally worrisome is the leaching of nutrients from uncovered soils.  Emily will tell you how to use cover crops and different mulches and amendments to not just protect your soil, but improve it.  Proper techniques can have your beds facing the spring in better shape than before. 

Sunday, September 22nd                    2 pm –3:00 pm

Junior Gardener Class:  Make a Milk Jug Cloche!

Let’s reuse old milk jugs to make mini cloches full of tasty salad greens!  Come ready to learn and to get your fingers dirty.  We’ll provide everything you need to plant seeds for salad you can harvest all winter. Please pre-register and pre-pay. Materials cost is $5, cash or check only.