Double, Double, Toil & Trouble! Once marking the change of seasons,
Halloween is thought of as one of our spookiest holidays. Long ago,
many of our most common herbs were called upon to aid in the transition
from one season to another. Join Mary Nell Jackson, Past President of
the North Texas Unit of the Herb Society of America, as she shares the
love, the lore and the history of some of the herbs of Halloween. She
will show you which herbs ward off spells and which increase knowledge,
as well as which ones are used to make love potions. You will leave
with spell bag full of enchanting trinkets to make your Hallow’s eve a
bit more magical! $35 or $31.50 for Members

From your apartment balcony to your back yard, anyone can enjoy lovely
containers filled with edible, healthy fresh salad greens, herbs,
flowers, fruits and vegetables. Join Cathi Gartin, Vice President of
The Cultivated Gardener, as she shows you how to choose, plant, grow,
and maintain edible garden containers which can be right outside your
door. Cathi will help you plant your own edible container that will be
ready to harvest before you know it! $40 or $36 for Members

Are you tired of looking at your boring foundation plantings? Do you
want to learn how you can add some pizzazz to your landscape? Well join
landscape architect and author of Perennial Gardening in Texas, Alan
Franz, as he shows you how to reinvigorate your garden and create a
unique treasured space. The first part of the class will look at garden
design history – both formal and informal – and be followed by the
basic design principles used to lay out your garden. The second part
will give you hands-on practice designing your own garden. Bring
photos, property surveys, site plans, house plans and measurements of
your yard to help jump start the design process. Bring your lunch or
pick something up at the dining terrace.  $70 or $63 for Members

Fall is a time of transition in the landscape and it is a great time to
get outside and enjoy the beauty of the garden. Join Bram Franklin,
with Techscape Landscape, as he shows you how to bring bold color and
texture to your fall and winter landscape. Find out which plants are
great choices for these seasons and where they will work best in your
landscape. You will be introduced to a variety of plant material that
will give your garden the seasonal color that it has been missing.  $25 or $22.50 for Members

Growing roses in Texas is easier than you think, and who wouldn’t want
more roses in their garden? Al Olson, Arboretum greenhouse volunteer
and avid rose gardener, will show you how to easily add roses to your
garden as well as the varieties that stand up to our Texas growing
conditions. Learn how to prepare your soil, maintenance and pruning
techniques, good watering practices, and which roses grow easily from
cuttings. Al will take you on a brief tour of the trial garden to view
varieties that are being tested at the Arboretum. This hardy garden
shrub is a truly special plant, and after this class it is sure to be
one of your garden favorites. $25 or $22.50 for Members

Trees are the largest and often the most valuable plants in our
landscapes. Tyson Woods, Director of Moore Tree Care, will share his
passion for trees and tell you what you need to know about the trees in
your landscape. Learn how to care for the trees that you have, which
trees do best in our area, proper placement and planting techniques,
basic maintenance, and more. Class will include a tour of the garden to identify trees that grow well in North Texas. $25 or $22.50 for Members

Keeping your landscape alive in the Texas heat can take a toll on your
wallet as well as your irrigation system. Fall is a great time to
assess your system and consider making some changes that will help you
conserve water now and next summer. Amanda Griffin, licensed irrigator
and owner of Smart Outdoor Services, will dicuss sprinkler components
before diving into scheduling strategies to decrease your water use in
the cooler months while keeping your landscape healthy and strong. A
little work on your system now will mean that when the sun starts to
bake your landscape, both your garden and your wallet will be a little
greener! $25 or $22.50 for Members

Butterflies are a delightful addition to any garden and their hard work
as pollinators make them welcome in any season. Fall is the perfect
time to create a haven for these garden guests in your landscape. Dan
Coletti, owner of Just Natural Design, will show you the ins and outs
of designing a garden for butterflies. Participants will learn which
plants attract which butterflies, how to evaluate the garden you have
and the must-haves for every butterfly garden. $25 or $22.50 for Members

Successful vegetable gardening requires knowing what and when to plant.
Join Cathi Gartin, Vice President of  The Cultivated Gardener, as she
shares tips on getting started in this fun, rewarding and delectable
hobby. Learn which vegetables grow best each season, when and how to
fertilize, water and more. New techniques and ideas have created a
bounty of possibilities in gardening. Come feast on the information
presented in this class and go home with your own container of veggies

Do you want to have a fabulous garden that is easy to maintain and easy
on the wallet? Diana Harris, TCLP, Dallas County Master Gardener, will
show you the features to include that make a great garden. She will
show you how to incorporate interesting perennials, flowering shrubs
and edibles that are beautiful throughout the year; how to invite
wildlife to your garden and how to select plants that are easy to
maintain. Come find out how to create a beautiful and unique landscape
using all types of plants that work well together in the garden and
won’t break the bank! $25 or $22.50 for Members