2007 Workshops and Events Calendar
Please sign up by calling 608.742.6558 or email us at: events@edgewaterhomeandgarden.com


July 2008

Thursday July 10th
EDGEWATER ANNUAL FIELD TRIP 2008
I have details for our Field Trip this year!  The trip is officially booked. Cost for the trip is $55.00 per ticket. It includes the motor coach, 3 tours, and lunch in the garden! Seats are filling up fast so please call or email as soon as possible. Tickets must be paid for and can be cash, check or credit card (with a $2.00 card processing fee)

Boerner Botanical Gardens & Reimen Publishing!
Tour starts at historic Trimborn Farm then Docent-guided tour of the Boerner Botanical Gardens and shopping (10% off gift shop purchases). Lunch at Boerner Botanical Gardens,and then a  Trip to historic downtown Greendale and the Reiman Publications Visitor Center. Twenty minute guided tour of historic Greendale. Plus 10% off at the ReimanPublications/Taste of Home Outlet storeand complimentary gift bag from Reiman Publications.
For more info on either Boerner Botanical Gardens or Reiman Publications check out:
www.boernerbotanicalgardens.org
www.reimanpub.com

Space is limited, so gather your friends and sign up soon!

 

 

 

 

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2007 Past Events

April 2008

Seminar & Workshop Schedule

April 12th, Saturday-

10am-“Cold Tolerant” Container Workshop-create beautiful mixed containers with our help! Cost based on materials used

11am-Growing a Healthy Lawn with Bill Stafford of Greenview

1 pm-Question and Answer time with Bre Stewart-landscape designer- Perfect time to look for advice and guidance on your landscape, pond, patio or any outdoor space areas during this informal question and answer forum

April 19th, Saturday-

10am- “Extended Bloomers” Container Workshop

11am-Mole Control-Learn what do to about these pesky blind pests!

1pm-Shade Perennials- Learn how give the dark corners of your garden life!

April 26th, Saturday

10 am-“Perfect Combinations” Container Workshop

11am-New and Exciting Bedding Plant Seminar

1pm-Shade Tree Seminar-Learn new options, the benefits of Trees in the landscape, and proper planting and care.

3pm-Easy and Fun Sun Perennial Seminar

May 2008

May 1st, Thursday POSTPONED!NOW SCHEDULED ON FRIDAY, MAY 16TH 6 PM
PREMIERE NIGHT
The Red Carpet event of the season…if you have joined us in years passed you know….if you haven’t…it’s THE place to be for anyone who is anyone in the gardening world!  (Hopefully the writers strike will be over by then so we can have the red carpet segment of our evening!)

May 3rd, Saturday-

10am-
“Make a pot for Mom” Container Workshop-For all ages! Let us help you make a mixed container for Mom, we will keep it here and care for it until Mother’s Day weekend. Cost based on materials used.

11am-
Beautiful Flowering Tree Seminar- Add the beauty of a gorgeous flowering tree to your landscape.  Learn how to care, prune, plant and enjoy these outstanding accents.

1pm-
Deer Resistant Gardening Seminar-Learn ways to enjoy gardening without losing your investment to the animals.


May 10th and 11th- No seminars or workshops, but Mom needs flowers!

May 17th, Saturday-

10am- “Funky Foliages” Container Workshop

11am-Small Space-Small Tree Seminar-Working with space limitations?  Learn what will work!

1pm-Rose Seminar-Let us introduce you to the wonderful world of Roses

3pm-Rock Your Garden Seminar- One of the latest trends is Rock Gardening, and tough places for perennials.

May 24th, Saturday-

10am-“Red White and Blue” Container Workshop

11am-Dwarves in the Garden-Snow White is NOT invited!

1pm-Ornamental Grass Seminar-Learn how to use ornamental grasses as accents for your landscape, and how to care for them.

3pm-Pond Water Quality Seminar-We will focus on how to achieve a perfectly balanced pond

June 2007

JUNE 16TH, 8:30 TO 5:00 PM
POND AND WATER GARDEN EXPO

Water, plants, and fish will be the days focus, with SEMINAR at 10 am, and FREE WATER TESTS all day.
Special discounts on pond and water related items.

July 2007

July 14TH, 8:30 to 5:00 PM
Our 30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!

Please join us for a day of great fun, food, cake and some great specials all day long. We are going back to 1977, and having some fun! Browse our photo gallery for images of our celebration.

July 25th
Edgewater's 4th Annual Field Trip

Chicago Botanic Gardens is our destination this year. Tickets are $50.00 and include….Deluxe Motor Coach ride, A Grand Tram tour of the Gardens in the morning, lunch there at the Botanic Garden and Admissions. Seating is limited, please call 608.742.6558 or stop in to purchase tickets. Check out pictures from this great day!

 

 

 

 

September 2007

September 22nd
Fall Festival
Enter our Salsa and Apple Dessert Contests for a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate,Fall Photo Sessions, $5.00 each with proceeds going to Columbia County Humane Society, Face Painting, Hay Maze, Special Decorating Package Deals. and much more!

10 am-Adult Seminar-Fall Decorating with Ellie and Lisa, our super creative floral professionals. They will show you how touse a wide variety of items to add the beautiful touches of Autumn to your home. Become inspired by the original ideas that our staff will give you.

10 am-Kids Workshops- Make a Fall Placemat & A Fall Sun Catcher. Kids ages 4 to 12 can join us for these projects! It's a great time to decorate for fall. Each session is $3.00 per child with a $9.00 limit per family.

11:30 am- Paint and decorate a fresh Pumpkin & Make your own Carmel Apple. Kids ages 4 to 12 can join us for these projects. It's a great time to decorate your home and fill your belly for fall! Each session is $3.00 per child with a $9.00 limit per family.

November 2007

November 15th
5:00 to 8:00
Customer Appreciation Open House

Are you a Newsletter Customer? Look for your exclusive invitation to our Christmas Premier Open House. Hors d' orves, and refreshments provided. Special savings all evening, and drawings and prizes.
Not a Newsletter Customer...sign up now! Send an email with your name, address, email, and birthdate and we will be sure to get you on our special list!

November 23rd-25th
Public Open House-All day each day
Become inspired by beautiful Christmas displays. Breathe in the scent of fresh evergreen, and enjoy a fresh baked cookie and coffee or cider while taking advantage of some great specials on high quality items to give as gifts or to decorate your home!

December 2007

December 1st
10:00 to 3:00
Pictures with Santa Claus

Santa is coming to Edgewater once again! He will be here to talk to the kids and have pictures taken with them for $5.00. The proceeds from this event go to the Family Resource Center in Portage! No appointment is necessary and kids off all ages are welcome!
4th Annual Oh Tannenbaum with Area Elementary Schools
All local elementary schools are invited to participate. The children create ornaments for their schools tree with the 2007 theme "Green Christmas". We ask the public to vote for their favorite tree. The winning school then receives a shade tree valued at over $125 that we plant for them in the spring around Earth Day. Please make sure that you come in during December to check out how creative these kids are and to vote!

10:00 am
Fresh Wreath Decorating Workshop

This is a hands a hands on workshop where our expert will take you step by step on decorating a beautiful fresh evergreen wreath or swag for your home. Want to learn how to make a beautiful bow? Join our class, we will learn that on this day too! We have all the materials you will need plus the staff to guide you.
Fee for this class is based on materials used . Please register by calling or email .

December 8th
10:00 am
Fresh Wreath Decorating Workshop
This is a hands a hands on workshop where our expert will take you step by step on decorating a beautiful fresh evergreen wreath or swag for your home. Want to learn how to make a beautiful bow? Join our class, we will learn that on this day too! We have all the materials you will need plus the staff to guide you.
Fee for this class is based on materials used . Please register by calling or email
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10:00 am
Kid's Workshop
Snowman Ornament & Reindeer Treat Pot
Our workshops have become a holiday tradition for area families. We try to create projects that are easily done by kids from 5 to 12. Our staff is here to help your child. These are two great craft projects that will become great keepsakes!
Fee is $3.00 for each project with a maximum of $9.00 per project per family.
Please register by calling or email.

December 15th
10:00 am
Create a Fresh Evergreen Centerpiece Workshop
Designing a beautiful Christmas centerpiece is easy if you have the guidance and help from our creative floral designers! They will walk you through the design process and help you create a centerpiece you can be proud to show off to your friends and family!

Fee for this class is $10.00 plus any additional materials used.
Please register by calling or email.
10:00 am
Kids Workshop
Let's make a Gingerbread House & Reindeer Food
One of the highlights of the holiday season is making a gingerbread house at Edgewater. We will supply all the materials you need to make a delicious and beautiful sweet house!
We leave cookies and milk out for Santa, but don't forget his reindeer! We will make together a glistening, delicious snack that the reindeer will be sure to see from high in the sky and stop at your house!

Fee is $3.00 for each project with a maximum of $9.00 per project per family.
Please register by calling or email.

 

 

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