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2/2
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Brown Bag Lunch Series Class: “Orchids for Beginners-Short Course” 12:10-12:50 p.m.
Used in corsages and unfairly deemed difficult to grow, these beauties make up the largest family of flowering plants. Today's orchids are not only a beauty to behold, but easy to grow. REALLY! We will go over the basics of orchid selection and care, and answer all your questions. FREE CLASS
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2/4
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Class: “Growing Cactus and Succulents” 1:30 p.m.
Join us for this FREE gardening class. Learn about different types of cactus and unique succulents that are sure to provide for interesting Interiorscaping.
FREE CLASS
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2/6
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Kids & Adults Workshop: “Create a Terrarium Planter” 9:00 a.m.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, all participants (kids age 5+ and adults alike) will construct a terrarium planter that will be the perfect gift for Moms and Grandmothers on Valentine’s Day
Workshop material cost: $25.00 for a planter you will take home. Class space is limited. Please register by 2/4/10.
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2/6
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Workshop: “Make a Tulip Floral Arrangement” 10:30 a.m.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day!! Come join us and make a beautiful Tulip Arrangement! Price includes vase, greenery, 10-stem bunch tulips, and instructions.
Workshop Fee: $20.00. This is an arrangement you will take home to enjoy. Class space is limited. Please register by 2/4/10
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2/14 Happy Valentine’s Day
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2/16
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Brown Bag Lunch Series Class: “Garden Planning Workshop” 12:10-12:50 p.m.
Get a jump start on the spring by planning ahead for your garden. In this class, we will discuss ways to maximize your garden time, what sort of garden work should be done, and when to do it. FREE CLASS
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2/20
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Workshop: Kid’s Make & Take Event: Growing Desert Plants (Kids ages 4 & up) 10:30 a.m.
Desert plants show us that nature has worked out some clever ways for plant life to thrive even when water is scarce. We will plant a cactus or succulent garden and talk about how these unusual plants survive in dry conditions. Project cost $5.00 for materials. Class space is limited. Please register by 2/18/10
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2/21
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Bridal Seminar: “The Power of Flowers-work with a florist to create your dream wedding” 1:30 p.m.
Attention Overwhelmed Brides! This FREE seminar will feature custom wedding flower designs and décor ideas. We will advise future brides on tips and decorating for that special day!
Prospective brides and grooms who wish to participate in the seminar are encouraged to pre-register, as class space is limited.
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| MARCH 2010 |
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3/2
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Brown Bag Lunch Series Class: “Start Your Garden from Seeds” 12:10-12:50 p.m.
Bring your lunch along and learn the best way to start seeds in and out of the garden. Let Pizzazz! help you select seeds that will give you a plentiful harvest, fragrant cut flowers or a little bit of both.
FREE CLASS
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3/6
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Class: “Rose Pruning 101” 9:00 a.m.
Pizzazz! Landscape experts will instruct the class on how to prune various roses. Healthy soil and more earth-friendly ways to control rose pests will be taught as well.
FREE CLASS
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3/6
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Class: “Vine Pruning 101” 10:30 a.m.
Pizzazz! Landscape experts discuss pruning safety tips and basic culture of vines. We will cover vines that are already growing in your yard. You will also learn which vines are best for your neighborhood.
FREE CLASS
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3/6
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Class: “Fruit Tree Pruning 101” 1:30 p.m.
Pizzazz! Landscape experts discuss how to prune Apple, Pear, Crabapple, Cherry and more. Good pruning keeps your home orchard healthy and productive.FREE CLASS
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3/6
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Class: “Tree and Shrub Pruning Workshop” 3:30 p.m
Both the health and beauty of a garden depend on thoughtful maintenance through proper tree pruning. Learn what to look for and how to make the best pruning cuts to enhance your shrubs and trees. Special attention will be given to corrective and repair pruning of plants that suffered damage during this winter's storms.
FREE CLASS.
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3/9
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Brown Bag Lunch Series Class: “Going Green Gardening” 12:10-12:50 p.m.
Join us for an interesting and informative session about how you can become a greener gardener. Learn about native plants, composting, organic fertilizers, less toxic alternatives for pest control and much more!
FREE CLASS
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3/13
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Workshop: “Make a Fun Succulent and Fresh Flower Arrangement” 10:30 a.m.
Pizzazz’s talented floral designers will lead a class arranging fresh cut flowers with different types of desert succulents. Take a break from the everyday and learn about how to create a long lasting succulent arrangement. Pizzazz designers will teach you the method of mixing succulents with fresh flowers. Participants receive hands-on instruction, and get to take home their own arrangements.
Class Fees: Vary with arrangement created. Please RSVP by 3/11, as class space is limited.
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3/13
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Class: “Grow Your Own Garden” 10:30 a.m.
Ready, set....start your seeds! Pizzazz! gardening experts show how easy it is to grow your own herbs, vegetables and flowers from seed. Learn which seeds can be started indoors and methods for transplanting success.
FREE CLASS
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3/16
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Brown Bag Lunch Series Class: “Gardening with Wallo’ Water FREE CLASS ” 12:10-12:50 p.m.
The Wallo’ Water allows the home gardener to plant cold sensitive vine crops such as tomatoes, peppers, squashes and melons two months early. Healthier plants that produce up to twice as much fruit 30-40 days sooner. A must class for all Wyoming gardeners.
FREE CLASS
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3/17 Happy St. Patrick’s Day
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19-21
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Home and Garden Show-Taco John’s Events Center
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3/23
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Brown Bag Lunch Series Class: “Palm Braiding” 12:10-12:50 p.m.
Learn the Lenten art of braiding palms. Our floral instructor will demonstrate many beautiful designs. Decorate your home, church, or Easter wreath.
FREE CLASS
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3/26
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Workshop: “Girls Afternoon Out-Decorate a Fresh Flower Shoe”
Bring in an old shoe and we will teach you how to add a floral design to it.!
Workshop Fee: $25.00 for materials. This is a project you will take home to enjoy! Class space is limited. Please register by 3/24/10
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3/27
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Class: “History of Vegetables” 1:30 p.m.
In this fun and interesting class, you will learn about the vast history of various vegetable cultivars.
FREE CLASS
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3/27
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Class: “So You’re Thinking About a Pond” 1:00 p.m.
Thinking about a pond is the first step to creating your personal paradise. With our professional training, Pizzazz Pond experts can help you have a positive experience the first time.
FREE CLASS-Class space is limited. Please register by 3/25/10
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1:30 p.m. Class: Create a Water Feature Paradise
Learn Pond basic including: location for a pond, equipment, pond design and care. Pond plants will also be covered. Avoid expensive mistakes. A good class for anyone thinking they might want a pond. Alternatives are also discussed.
Project Fee: None-FREE CLASS
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3/27
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Class: “Pond Construction Seminar” 2:15 p.m.
Though it is still winter outside, you can still make your pond dreams a reality by starting your pond
plans off on the right foot. By planning and doing the job right the first time, class members will be able
to save $ and get the water feature of their dreams.
FREE CLASS-Class space is limited. Please register by 3/25/10
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APRIL 2010
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4/4 Happy Easter
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4/6
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Brown Bag Lunch Series Class: “Editing the Runaway Garden” 12:10-12:50 p.m
"Yikes! The plants are taking over!" Do you feel like your yard or garden is out of control? Discussion will include methods for determining who stays and who goes.
FREE CLASS
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4/9
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Class: “Plants for Privacy” 2:00 p.m.
There are more ways to create privacy than basic hedges and fences. Explore creative planting and other options. Come with questions about your site.
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4/10
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Class: “Vegetable Gardening” 10:30 a.m.
We will teach you the basics on how to start your own vegetable garden. With food prices rising, growing vegetables in the garden may help take some of the bite out of those costs. This seminar is just in time to prepare for the vegetable growing season. Now is the time to choose the garden spot or containers, prepare the soil and decide what to plant.
FREE CLASS: All class attendees will receive $5 off a garden center purchase of $25 or more.
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4/10
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Class: GARDENING FOR NEWCOMERS 1:00 p.m.
For those who just want to know more or new to gardening in the Cheyenne region. In this course, you will learn how to plant in our rocky clay soil with success. Highlight our local garden calendars so your gardening is timed perfectly. Set the irrigation clock for best results. Learn what grows easily and thrives at this altitude. Ask all the questions you want.
FREE CLASS
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4/10
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Class “Build a Raised Bed” 2:30 p.m.
Come learn how to build a raised bed and planters for gardening in almost any part of your yard. FREE CLASS
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4/13
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Brown Bag Lunch Series Class: ““Gardening from the Ground Up” 12:10-12:50 p.m
The cost of groceries, concern over pesticides and a desire to utilize locally grown produce has kindled an interest in growing edibles we have not seen in over 30 years. This class is designed to help you prepare for the upcoming gardening season in Cheyenne.
FREE CLASS
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4/16
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Workshop “Girls Afternoon Out-Build a Floral Cake” 1:30 p.m.
Come learn how to make a cake out of flowers…Fun, cute, and not your run of the workshop!
Workshop Fee: $25.00 for the cake creation you take with you. Class space is limited. Please register by 4/14/10
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4/20
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Brown Bag Lunch Series Class: “Planning the Summer Cutting Garden” 12:10-12:50 p.m.
There is no time like Spring to plan and plant a cutting garden, or to add great herbaceous perennials and shrubs to your existing garden for future vases full of your own flowers, fruit and foliage.
FREE CLASS
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4/24
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Class: Patios, Walks, Walls & Other Hardscapes 10:30 a.m.
Our climate encourages the use of outdoor living spaces that combine the beauty and wonder of nature with the artistry and function of landscape construction. Let us show you how patios, walks and walls can enhance the natural beauty of your landscape.
FREE CLASS Class space is limited. Please register by 4/22/10
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4/24
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Class: “Being Landscape Water Wise”1:30 p.m.
Learn how to reduce outdoor water waste, along with an introduction to irrigation design, maintenance and new irrigation technology.
FREE CLASS
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4/25
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Bridal Seminar: “The Power of Flowers-work with a florist to create your dream wedding” 1:30 p.m.
Attention Overwhelmed Brides! This FREE seminar will feature custom wedding flower designs and décor ideas. We will advise future brides on tips and decorating for that special day!
Prospective brides and grooms who wish to participate in the seminar are encouraged to pre-register, as class space is limited.
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4/30
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Class: “Turf Grass Maintenance” 8:30 a.m.
Having a love affair with your lawn can be a significant and expensive frustration if you do not understand what your lawn is craving for survival. The key to avoiding this frustration is to understand the processes well enough to make good decisions. Pizzazz experts will share their knowledge and experience so that you may have a wonderful love affair with your lawn.
FREE CLASS
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4/30
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Event: Plan your Yard with a Landscape Designer 1:00-4:30 pm
Do you need a little help planning an important flowerbed or section of your landscape? Join one of our talented Landscape Designers from Pizzazz! Dreamscapes and have your questions answered. Due to the high demand for this free service, assistance is on a first-come, first-reserved basis and is limited to 30 minutes per household. Please bring printed photos, sun exposure, bed measurements and any other information about the location in question.
FREE EVENT
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