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August Events at English Gardens
There are many fun activities for you and your family in August! English Gardens will host weekly gardening seminars and workshops throughout the month, including fun workshops to get your kids involved in gardening!
The schedule includes:
Free In-store Seminar: Attracting Butterflies & Hummingbirds
Saturday, August 6, 10:00 a.m.
All Six Locations.
The most pleasurable gardens are alive with butterflies and birds. We’ll share our tips for creating a garden that’s attractive to these winged creatures, starting with the right variety of plants.
Make It & Take It Workshop: Woodland Table-top Garden
Saturday, August 6, 11:30 a.m.
All Stores.
Fee: $39.99; Value: $69.99
Advance registration required. Sign up in-store or online. We provide all the materials and inspiration for you to create your own to take home.
Free In-store Seminar: Low Maintenance Gardening Tips
Saturday, August 13, 10:00 a.m.
All Six Locations.
Most of us wish we had more time to garden, so why not maximize our time? Learn some tips to create a garden that requires low maintenance, so you can have time to do more.
Make It & Take It Workshop: Terrarium: Under the Looking Glass
Thursday, August 18, 7:00 p.m.
All Stores.
Fee: $24.99; Value: $49.99
Advance registration required. Sign up in-store or online. We provide all the materials and inspiration for you to create your own to take home.
Free In-store Seminar: Cool Plants for Shade
Saturday, August 20, 10:00 a.m.
All Stores.
Create a beautiful garden is possible even in the shade. This program will cover basic information on planning, planting and maintaining flowers and plants in the shade. Special emphasis will be given on perennials.
Make It & Take It Kids Workshop: Fairy Garden: Hobbit Hole
Tuesday, August 23, 10:00 a.m.
All Six Locations.
Fee: $24.99 Value: $44.99
Advance registration required. Sign up in-store or online. We provide all the materials and inspiration for you to create your own to take home.
Free In-store Seminar: Plants for Screening
Saturday, August 27, 10:00 a.m.
All Stores.
Neighbors a little too close for comfort? We’ll give you a list of plants that will help create privacy in your yard, as well as hide any unsightly views.
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