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Growing roses in Texas is easier than you think, and who wouldn’t want more roses in their garden? Al Olson, Arboretum greenhouse volunteer and avid rose gardener, will show you how to easily add roses to your garden as well as the varieties that stand up to our Texas growing conditions. Learn how to prepare your soil, maintenance and pruning techniques, good watering practices, and which roses grow easily from cuttings. Al will take you on a brief tour of the trial garden to view varieties that are being tested at the Arboretum. This hardy garden shrub is a truly special plant, and after this class it is sure to be one of your garden favorites. $25 or $22.50 for Members

Trees are the largest and often the most valuable plants in our landscapes. Tyson Woods, Director of Moore Tree Care, will share his passion for trees and tell you what you need to know about the trees in your landscape. Learn how to care for the trees that you have, which trees do best in our area, proper placement and planting techniques, basic maintenance, and more. Class will include a tour of the garden to identify trees that grow well in North Texas. $25 or $22.50 for Members

Keeping your landscape alive in the Texas heat can take a toll on your wallet as well as your irrigation system. Fall is a great time to assess your system and consider making some changes that will help you conserve water now and next summer. Amanda Griffin, licensed irrigator and owner of Smart Outdoor Services, will dicuss sprinkler components before diving into scheduling strategies to decrease your water use in the cooler months while keeping your landscape healthy and strong. A little work on your system now will mean that when the sun starts to bake your landscape, both your garden and your wallet will be a little greener! $25 or $22.50 for Members

Butterflies are a delightful addition to any garden and their hard work as pollinators make them welcome in any season. Fall is the perfect time to create a haven for these garden guests in your landscape. Dan Coletti, owner of Just Natural Design, will show you the ins and outs of designing a garden for butterflies. Participants will learn which plants attract which butterflies, how to evaluate the garden you have and the must-haves for every butterfly garden. $25 or $22.50 for Members

Successful vegetable gardening requires knowing what and when to plant. Join Cathi Gartin, Vice President of  The Cultivated Gardener, as she shares tips on getting started in this fun, rewarding and delectable hobby. Learn which vegetables grow best each season, when and how to fertilize, water and more. New techniques and ideas have created a bounty of possibilities in gardening. Come feast on the information presented in this class and go home with your own container of veggies to get you started. $40 or $36 for Members

Do you want to have a fabulous garden that is easy to maintain and easy on the wallet? Diana Harris, TCLP, Dallas County Master Gardener, will show you the features to include that make a great garden. She will show you how to incorporate interesting perennials, flowering shrubs and edibles that are beautiful throughout the year; how to invite wildlife to your garden and how to select plants that are easy to maintain. Come find out how to create a beautiful and unique landscape using all types of plants that work well together in the garden and won’t break the bank! $25 or $22.50 for Members

Gardening organically not only makes good environmental sense, it also makes good financial sense. Susan Gregory, avid organic gardener and Master Naturalist, will show you how to get your landscape growing the organic way.  Learn how to harness the richness of your soil and put it to work for you. Find out the most important components of a happy and healthy garden, including which soil amendments will get your plants growing, plant survival tips, the scoop on organics, alternatives to harsh chemicals and much more. Come find out how to have a beautiful garden naturally. $25 or $22.50 for Members

Ages: 6 Yrs. to 10 Yrs.

Travel back in time when Plano was covered in water. Explore Rowlett Creek for fossils and other interesting things and discover your place in history! 

Please have your child bring a water bottle and use the bath room prior to attending this class. The Parks and Recreation Staff will no longer have access to the building. Parents will have to remain outside or drop off your child and return to pick them up. Thank you for your understanding.

Fees:
- Resident $10.00
- Non-Resident $14.00
- FAP $5.00

This is still being scheduled at the moment, but currently we are looking at a system larger than the one built at the last workshop in Farmers Branch. Components will include Fish Tank, media Grow Beds, a Tree Grow Bed, and a Raft tank.