Cornhill Nursery - 2012 Seminar List

Seminars, 2012

Usually the first and third Saturday of each month
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 unless noted
Seminars are free, unless noted, but pre-registration is strongly advised.
Limit of 50 people per seminar.
To register please:
call (506) 756-3635, Fax (506) 756-1087 or
E-mail, (Please put "Seminar" in the subject line.)
Check this site regularly for any changes or additional information.

April 21 - PRUNING AND GRAFTING
A hands on demonstration of techniques to prune trees and shrubs and to graft fruit and ornamental trees.
May 5 - GARDEN DESIGN
Applying the principles of design to create successful gardens.
May 19 - FLOWERING TREES
A look at the increasing number of flowering trees available to brighten the spring and summer garden.
June 2 - GROWING AZALEAS AND RHODODENDRONS
We will examine the requirements of site and soil as well as the best hardy varieties of this wonderful group.
June 16 - THE PEONIES
We will show you how to propagate and grow these wonderful long-lived plants.
July 7 - GROWING ROSES
A look at over 100 varieties of hardy roses available to northern gardeners and how to grow them without chemicals.
July 21 - GARDEN TOUR
Our annual tour of the garden. You will be able to take a liesurely tour through our extensive display garden and have all your questions answered.
August 4 - NATIVE PLANTS OF THE MARITIMES
We will examine the many native plants that are ideal as ornamentals or edibles.
August 18 - GROWING GRAPES
The grapes will be swelling and we will show you some of the wonderful new varieties and talk about pruning and propagation techniques.
September 1 - BUILDING WITH STONE ($20 FEE/$30 W/ LUNCH)
Our stone seminars are always popular. Learn techniques for building walls, patios, walkways and more. If you wish to participate bring steel toed boots and gloves. This is a two part four hour seminar (10am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm).