Honeybee Health and Queens Class Sunday, April 26th at 10:30am FREE CLASS In this class, you will learn how to gauge the health of your queen and what to do if she is struggling. You will also get a closer look at disease identification, prevention, and treatment. Register to attend in-person >> Register to Attend […]
Making an Herb Spiral for Your Kitchen Garden Class Saturday, April 18th at 10:00am FREE CLASS An herb spiral is a classic permaculture design that packs beauty, function, and efficiency into a small space. By using height, sun exposure, and drainage to create multiple microclimates, an herb spiral allows you to grow a wide range […]
Organic Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Class Sunday, March 29th at 10:30am FREE CLASS This class goes over the basics of starting an organic vegetable garden from the soil up, and caring for it over the entire year.
Sunday, March 22nd at 10:30am FREE CLASS This talk will provide general planting, growing, and yield information for all of the major (and a few minor) root crops, as well as tips and tricks, harvesting and storage, and companion plant suggestions for these garden staples.
SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST AT 11:00AM FREE TO JOIN This short class will spotlight the upcoming perennials that we’re bringing in from Peoria Gardens this spring. Perennials are great for patio pots, hanging baskets, cut flowers, and beautifying the landscape! Presented by Shay Boga, Peoria Gardens Perennial Production Leader, you’ll also get the insiders scoop on […]
Growing Strawberries for Beginners Class Thursday, March 19th at 10:30am FREE CLASS We’ll discuss the strawberry varieties that are available this year and when they’ll be ready for picking. Learn the basics on planting and care to produce the best crop this season.
Starting a Vegetable Garden Class Learn how to plan, select, prepare, and plant a backyard vegetable garden. We’ll be discussing seed starting, expected yields, layout, soil prep, planting, and care. Instructor: Angelee Kirkland Date & Time: Saturday, February 28th at 10:00am Location: Shonnard's Nursery Classroom Location: Shonnard's Nursery, Florist, and Landscape, 6600 Philomath Blvd, Corvallis, […]
Mary’s Peak Orchid Society Saturday, February 21st | 10AM – 2PM Come in to meet members of the Mary’s Peak Orchid Society – admire rare orchids on display, ask questions, and learn more about the Orchid Society. Information at this link.
Orchids for Beginners Class Orchids are known around the world for their beautiful long lasting flowers, but caring for them is elusive to many people. Want to be a better orchid plant parent? Join this class to learn the basics around growing orchids in your home, including tips on repotting. Patrick will also demo how-to […]
Getting into Beekeeping Class There is a lot to learn as a new beekeeper! In this class we will cover a brief history of beekeeping that will put modern day beekeeping into perspective. We will also learn how to build a beehive and the vocabulary necessary to understand all components, including essential tools and apparel. […]
Soil Health vs. Just Fertilizer Class at Shonnard's Thursday, January 29th at 1:00pm FREE CLASS Presented by Lyle Feilmeier with Bartlett Tree Experts, get a deeper look into soil science and plant-soil relationships. We will explain why fertilization alone cannot fix plant health problems, beginning with the importance of soil testing to understand the specific […]
Intro to Objective-Based Pruning Class at Shonnard's Thursday, January 29th at 10:00am FREE CLASS Presented by Lyle Feilmeier with Bartlett Tree Experts, come learn why we prune trees and shrubs with specific objectives in mind, and how to achieve those objectives. Topics include types of pruning cuts, how plants respond to those cuts, and the […]
