Native Plant Class Series: Pollinators in a Pot

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When:
April 8, 2023 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
2023-04-08T14:00:00-04:00
2023-04-08T15:00:00-04:00
Where:
Friendly City Food Co-op
150 E Wolfe St
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
USA
Cost:
$25/$20 for Owners
Contact:
Mackenzie Jenkins
5408018882
Email
Classes
Native Plants The Native Plant Class Series The Natural Garden

POLLINATORS IN A POT
Date: April 8th , 2023

Audience: Those who are interested in gardening with native plants but have very limited or no space to work with.

Class Description: Limited on time and space? Learn about the marvels of native plants, their benefits, and how you can support Harrisonburg’s native ecosystem using as little as ONE pot. Participants will plant native plants in a 3 gallon pot to take home and will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

Topics:
– About The Natural Garden
– The benefits of using native plants
– Container friendly species vs naturalizers
– What plants play well together?
– Potting natives into gallons

Cost: $25/$20 for Owners

Instructors: Kirsten and Ivy

Class size will be limited so sign up soon. Your registration/payment secures your spot in the class. Register and pay on the events page of our website, in person at the co-op, or with your Co-Go online order. Owners receive a $5 discount, as always. We hope to see you there!

 

Whole Series: Class Schedule

1. POLLINATORS IN A POT
Date: April 8th , 2023

Class Description: Limited on time and space? Learn about the marvels of native plants, their benefits, and how you can support Harrisonburg’s native ecosystem using as little as ONE pot. Participants will plant native plants in a 3 gallon pot to take home and will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

2. PLANT NATIVE! SAVE THE WORLD!
Date: May 13th , 2023

Class Description: In a world where non-native invasive plant species are dominating the landscape, our best hope at fighting back is by planting more natives. Join us to learn how to identify invasive plants and their native plant alternatives. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

3. RIGHT PLANT, RIGHT PLACE: CREATE A LIVING LANDSCAPE
Date: June 10th , 2023

Class Description: Take inspiration from nature and learn how to create a self-sustaining landscape that nourishes and supports your native ecosystem. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

4. INVITING NATURE IN USING HABITAT PACKS
Date: July 8th , 2023

Description: Want to create the perfect habitat for native wildlife? Join The Natural Garden in a discussion about precious elements that make up every habitat in nature. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

5. MAINTAINING A NATURAL GARDEN
Date: August 12th , 2023

Class Description: Have you recently established a native plant garden or aspire to? Join The Natural Garden in a discussion on the various tips and techniques behind maintaining a beautiful native garden. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!