2010 Spring/Summer Seminar Schedule All seminars are FREE and are held at Backyard Living from 7 – 8:30 pm, except where noted We’re located at 235 Franklin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ. 201-689-9111 
| Wed, Mar 31 - 1 pmHands-On Pruning: Spring (OFF SITE)
Focus: Clean-Up & Garden PrepImprove the value and appearance of your property by learning techniques for pruning small ornamental trees, evergreens, and deciduous shrubs. Lectures are enhanced with "hands-on" experience outside (Weather permitting). Gloves & Pruners Required. LIMITED SPACE: RESERVE EARLY | | Wed, May 12Container Gardening I Basic techniques: Consider Soil, Flowers, foliage, placement, maintenance, color, seasonal plantings & more |
| Wed, Apr 7Landscape Planning
Whether you’re planning to hire a professional to help with your landscaping project or do-it-yourself, you’ll lean the proper sequence and project elements to make your landscaping project a success. |
| Wed, May 19Enhancements: Low-cost tips to spice up your landscape How to add interest and value to your garden without spending lots of money. Learn cost effective garden enhancement tips from professional master gardeners. Learn from the pros. |
| Wed, Apr 14Environmentally Friendly Property Maintenance A brief introduction to the environmental threats posed by conventional landscaping methods, learn about a range of options for creating a more environmentally sustainable landscaping maintenance plan for your home. |
| Wed, May 26Perennials- sun/shade/dry/wet This informative session is presented by professional gardeners. You will learn what perennials work best in shade, sun, wet and dry conditions. Save time and money by selecting the right plant for the right place. |
| Wed, Apr 21 Renovating your overgrown Landscape Learn step by step tips of how to plan for a major landscape renovation. Avoid costly mistakes. |
| Wed, Jun 2Container Gardening II Container Gardening II Hands-On Implementing the techniques in selected containers, window boxes, etc. Basic knowledge of Container Gardening Techniques is suggested |
| Wed, Apr 21 Macro Photograpy for Gardeners Macro Photography for Gardeners and Nature Lovers: The Essential Guide to Digital Techniques. Book signing & discussion by Alan Detrick |
| Wed, Jun 9Hands On Perennial Care Improve the appearance of your property by learning techniques for perennial care including; pruning, deadheading, dividing, transplanting and other tips from professional gardeners. |
| Wed, May 5Service Provider Meet & Greet Happy Cinco De Mayo! Share a margarita and chat with a Landscaper, Electrician, Mason, Interior Designer and an Architect about your property. This gives a great chance to 'pick the brains' of the Pros |
| Wed, Jun 9 - 4 pmHands-On Pruning: Summer (OFF SITE) Focus: Maintenance, Dead-Heading, Cutting Back, After BloomImprove the value and appearance of your property by learning techniques for pruning small ornamental trees, evergreens, and deciduous shrubs. Lectures are enhanced with "hands-on" experience outside (Weather Permitting). Gloves & Pruners Required. LIMITED SPACE: RESERVE EARLY | |