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THE AMAZING BLUEBERRY
March 6th              10 am
Dennis Fix owner of FarWest will discuss the amazing Blueberries.  Science tells us they are healthy and we know they are great tasting now learn more about this amazing little berry.  Plus we will show you how to grow them in here in the Treasure Valley. 

BERRIES & GRAPES -HOW TO GROW & PRUNE
March 6th              11 am
Ross Hadfield, U of I Master Gardener, will share his expertise on growing and pruning grapes and cane berries in the Treasure Valley.

YARD & GARDEN CARE SYMPOSIUM
March 13th       10 am
Learn from the experts what it takes to have the yard and garden that everyone envies.  Jerry Gross from Gardener n’ Bloom and Robert Chase from Gardn’ Wise are flying in to help you with any yard, garden, pest or disease questions.  They will discuss the use of new products from organics to potting
soils. Bring in your samples, ask the tough questions or just sit back and take notes on how to do it yourself.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN
March 20th           10 am
Bill Vander Pol is back with his second class on Landscape Design.  He will start with the review of Landscape principles and this time take the class to the extreme of landscape elements.  There will be photos of Landscape that have gone from 2 trees and sod to Sunset Magazine quality landscapes complete with pools, outdoor rooms, Built in BBQs, and other accents that make your landscape a masterpiece. As always bring some sketches, measurements and pictures of your yard and the Design team will help you with your yard.
 

PAVER INSTALLATION AND BUILDING A FIRE PIT
March 27th           10 am
Jeff Chapman of Basalite will explain the benefits and intricate patterns available using pavers. He will show you how to install a paver walkway or patio.  This hour class will give you the knowledge of how to complete your own project using creative textures, shape and colors of Basalite pavers. He will also introduce the new Fire Pit kits you can build yourself in your back yard.