Perennial Festival Event Descriptions
Saturday, June 19 – Sunday, June 27

Daily Staff-Guided Tours – Daily @10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
A member of The Planter’s Palette will lead you through the gardens sharing the visions of the garden designers.

Self-Guided Tours – Daily 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.|
Pick up a map and tour the gardens at your own pace.

How to Prune Roses – Saturday, June 19 @ 2:00 p.m.
Keep your roses blooming their best by practicing proper pruning. Learn whether you should prune roses before winter or wait until spring and where to make the cut.

Perennials that Attract Butterflies & Hummingbirds – Sunday, June 20 @ 1:00 p.m.
Hummingbirds and butterflies bring color and life into the garden. Learn which plants are sure to entice them into your landscape.

Native Plants & Their Cultivars – Sunday, June 20 @ 2:00 p.m.
Learn which native plants Maria, our perennial plant buyer, thinks are best for your landscape. She will also include cultivars of native plants that deserve a spot in every garden.

Before the Harvest – Monday, June 21 @ 2:00 p.m.
You’ve planted your veggie seeds and plants. You’ve been watering and weeding and waiting. Ellen will tell you what you should be doing to prepare for the best harvest ever.

What Color is Your Hydrangea? – Tuesday, June 22 @ 2:00 p.m.
Did you know you can change the color of some hydrangeas’ blooms? Stephanie will show you which ones and how to do it.

Perennials that Enjoy Wet Feet – Wednesday, June 23 @ 1:00 p.m.
Anda will show you the perennials will thrive in that soggy spot in your yard – sun or shade.

Choosing the Right Vine – Wednesday, June 23 @ 2:00 p.m.Learn which vines are best for sun, shade and in-between. We’ll show you which ones are best for trellises, which ones can grow up a tree or the side of your house, and which ones provide coverage for something you want to hide.

ONE Pot, FOUR Looks – Thursday, June 24 @ 11:30 a.m.
Sandi will take one pot and show you how to create four different container gardens.

Deadheading Annuals – Thursday, June 24 @ 1:00 p.m.
Are you afraid to deadhead annuals because you’re afraid you’ll hurt the plant. We’ll explain the importance of deadheading and show you how to deadhead a variety of annuals.

Mother Daughter Fairy Garden Tea Party – Thursday, June 24 @ 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. $35
Make some summer-time memories with your daughter or granddaughter. Our fairy gardenmother will share fairy stories while you enjoy tasty fairy-sized treats. Then, create a fairy garden together. We provide refreshments, a plastic trough filled with soil and 3 small plants. You can bring items from home or purchase the rest of your decorations from our gift shop. Space is limited, so register early to avoid disappointment.

Decorating a Fairy Garden with Fairy Garden Plants – Friday, June 25 @ 2:00 p.m.
The Planter’s Palette has the very best selection of fairy garden plants. Pat will show you our selection and demonstrate how to combine them to decorate a fairy garden.

Colorful Shade Container Gardens – Saturday, June 26 @ 2:00 p.m.
If you don’t think your containers can be filled with color all summer long just because they are sited in a shady spot in your landscape, you are wrong! Pam will show you how.

Perennials that Attract Butterflies & Hummingbirds – Sunday, June 27 @ 1:00 p.m.
Hummingbirds and butterflies bring color and life into the garden. Learn which plants are sure to entice them into your landscape.

Mother Daughter Fairy Garden Tea Party – Sunday, June 27 @ 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. $35
Make some summer-time memories with your daughter or granddaughter. Our fairy gardenmother will share fairy stories while you enjoy tasty fairy-sized treats. Then, create a fairy garden together. We provide refreshments, a plastic trough filled with soil and 3 small plants. You can bring items from home or purchase the rest of your decorations from our gift shop. Space is limited, so register early to avoid disappointment.