2010 Calendar of Activities and Events
Lectures and Workshops will generally be scheduled for
Wednesday and Saturday afternoons at 1:30.
If you would like to schedule a private lecture and garden tour for your group, please give us a call!
We will be happy to work with you to arrange a wonderful morning or afternoon gardening adventure for your group! We can even suggest a great nearby lunch spot where you can relax and eat either before or after your visit to Viette's - or bring a box lunch and enjoy it in the gardens! Just give us a call at 800-575-5538.
AUGUST - Hot days of August are for butterflies and shade gardening
Wednesday, August 4 - 1:30pm
Saturday, August 7 - 1:30pm
Step into the Shade: Gardening with Hosta & Other Shade Perennials
What is shade? Many gardens start in the sun and end up in the shade! Learn all about creating a beautiful shade garden and selecting the proper plants. By following a few easy steps for color and low maintenance, you can make your shady spots come alive with Hosta and other shade loving annuals, perennials, and shrubs. Free Lecture
Wednesday, August 11 - 1:30pm
Saturday, August 14 - 1:30pm
Hummingbird and Butterfly Gardening
Who doesn't love to see the colorful butterflies and hummingbirds skirting and flitting around the gardens? Did you know there are plants which act as "hosts" for the butterfly larvae and plants which supply nectar for the adult butterflies and hummingbirds? Come to this valuable seminar and discover the marvelous perennials, annuals, and shrubs which will attract these delightful creatures and keep them coming back for years to come! Free Lecture
SEPTEMBER - A Beautiful Time to be in the Garden
Wednesday, September 1 - 1:30pm
Discouraging Animal Pests - Deer, Moles, Voles, Rabbits
Having trouble with furry critters nibbling at your perennials, trees, shrubs, and evergreens? Tried everything to discourage them? Andre will share his years of experience as a gardener and nurseryman in discouraging these unwanted visitors - deer, rabbits, squirrels, groundhogs, skunks, voles, and moles. He will discuss repellents as well as resistant plants. Free Lecture
Saturday, September 4 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Transform Your Summer Containers for Fall Color
Sam Harris will present this timely demonstration workshop to welcome the new fall season! Now that summer is winding down, it's time to add some fall pizazz to your beautiful summer containers. Come to this great workshop and watch Sam completely transform some of Andre's summer containers into fabulous displays of color that will carry them all the way through the fall season. Learn about plants that enjoy cool nights and will bring color to your fall containers. Learn some of Sam's secrets to planting a spectacular container, including planting mums "laying down" and other tricks of the trade! You won't want to miss this great workshop!
Wednesday, September 8 - 1:30pm
Saturday, September 11 - 1:30pm
The Garden in Fall
If you think that just because it's September, the "flower show" is over, think again! You won't believe how many plants are still looking great and how much color there still is in the garden. Plan for fall color through foliage, flowers, and berries. Use ornamental grasses and hardy mums to give a real feeling of fall. Let us introduce you to some other wonderful fall blooming perennials and add a little color to your life this fall! Free Lecture
Wednesday, September 15 - 1:30pm
The Well-Planned Perennial Garden
Learn how to design and plant a perfect perennial garden. From determining your site conditions to preparing the perfect soil, you will learn how to plan a perennial garden that will flourish. Discover how to select the best annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs for your perennial garden. Free Lecture
Saturday, September 18 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
2nd Annual Fall Bulb Spectacular
We are lucky enough to have bulb expert Ross Hotchkiss back to the farm again this fall for this fun and informative seminar! Explore the world of spring bulbs with Ross, current President of the Virginia Daffodil Society and Mid-Atlantic Director on the Board of the American Daffodil Society. Ross will cover many topics relating to bulbs including a brief history of bulbs, how to choose the best bulbs, how to plant for optimal success, and how to lift and divide bulbs correctly. Learn how to plant many bulbs quickly and effectively. Watch as Ross demonstrates how best to lift and then separate daffodils in the garden.
Each registrant will receive 3-4 complimentary daffodil bulbs.
Please pre-register by calling 800-575-5538; $10 fee, two for $15
Saturday, September 25 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Techniques in Plant Propagation
A wonderful fall hands-on workshop! Plant propagation is an exciting, self-satisfying, and money saving activity! Learn how to landscape your property using your own plants. Mark will teach you the best methods for many different plants including techniques of dividing, taking cuttings, layering, and seeding. Take home loads of plant divisions! A propagating demonstration tour is included.
Please pre-register by calling 800-575-5538; $30 fee, two for $40
OCTOBER - Harvest Time
Saturday, October 2 - 1:30pm
Attracting Birds to Your Home and Garden
Join Mark Viette for this informative seminar and learn the best ways to attract a wide variety of our feathered friends to your property. Mark will discuss how different types of feeders and even different food types will bring in many different species of song birds.
Wednesday, October 6 - 1:30pm
Customer Appreciation Day and Garden Tour
$100 Shopping Spree and Garden Tour! Take a guided tour of Andre's beautiful fall gardens with a member of our Garden Center staff and enter to win a drawing for an on-the-spot $100.00 Perennial Shopping Spree!
Saturday, October 9 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Customer Appreciation Day: Drawing for $100 Shopping Spree
PLUS - Splendidly Fresh Fall Decor with Sam Harris
Sam will show you how to make full use of the many kinds of fall flowers, grasses, seed pods, and even evergreens in creating rich looks for the season. Explore how to design elaborate entryways leading to your front door entrance, and how to make simple stylized centerpieces for your foyer, coffee and dining table. Sam will give great ideas on how to keep your arrangements fresh the entire season leading up to Thanksgiving.
Sunday, October 10 - 1:30pm
Customer Appreciation Day and Garden Tour
$100 Shopping Spree and Garden Tour! Take a guided tour of Andre's beautiful fall gardens with a member of our Garden Center staff and enter to win a drawing for an on-the-spot $100.00 Perennial Shopping Spree!
Saturday, October 16 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Children's Harvest Day
A Hands-On "Fun Day" just for KIDS!!
Let your imaginations run wild! Paint pumpkins and trick or treat through the gardens! Many other fun activities are planned for a special unforgettable "fun-day"! Fee includes two pumpkins, a bag of goodies, refreshments, and "loads of fun"!
Pre-registration required; please call (800) 575-5538. $10 fee per child, 2 for $15.
DECEMBER - Holiday Decorating Workshops
Wednesday, December 1 - 10:00am
Thursday, December 2 - 10:00am
Friday, December 3 - 10:00am
Saturday, December 4 - 1:30pm
Sunday, December 5 - 1:30pm
