Even though May is prime time for prepping and planting, be sure to break out of your backyard to take advantage of these classes and events that are right in ... your own backyard!
National Public Gardens Day, May 6
Tomorrow is National Public Gardens Day (and, it is actually every Friday before Mother's Day). Public gardens offer a variety of learning opportunities, including water conservation methods, landscape design, native plants, seasonal and geographic considerations, gardening techniques, and the collective knowledge of those who work and volunteer there. Maybe you're heard of a little place called Frederik Meijer Gardens?
Holland Tulip Time Festival, May 7-14
I'd be lying if I said I had an interest in Dutch heritage (Not that there's anything wrong with that!) But, I wouldn't mind seeing hundreds of thousands of tulips in bloom. If you are interested in all of the festivities, check out the Tulip Time website.
Local Gardening Classes
I'm a big fan of the the Romence Gardens Coaching Series. Every Saturday at 9:45 a.m., Romence offers a class taught by one of their "coaches"--either a seasoned employee or an outside expert. Subjects include lawn care, flowering shrubs, vegetables, composting, container gardening and hanging baskets. Check their website for upcoming classes. Saturday's class is all about caring for hanging baskets. Romence is also planning "R Big Day" on May 21, more details coming soon.
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