Propagation I: Division, Hardwood Cuttings, and Root Cuttings
Wednesday, January 29, 9:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Dan Hinkley
In the first of a three part series on plant propagation, Heronswood founder and Garden Director Dan Hinkley will lead a lecture and hands-on demonstration dealing with the techniques of plant propagation by …
Propagation I: Division, Hardwood Cuttings, and Root Cuttings (SECT. 2)
DUE TO HIGH DEMAND WE HAVE ADDED AN ADDITIONAL OFFERING OF THIS CLASS
Wednesday, February 5, 9:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Dan Hinkley
In the first of a three part series on plant propagation, Heronswood founder and Garden Director Dan Hinkley will lead …
Plant Study: Conifers
Thursday, February 13, 10:00am-1:00pm
Instructors: Dr. Ross Bayton, Nathan Lamb
Conifers dominate the western Washington landscape and are important components of many of our gardens. Significant as hedges and specimen plants, these trees and shrubs have a fascinating evolutionary history …
Propagation II: Seeds
Saturday, February 29, 9:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Dan Hinkley
Propagation by seeds remains a mystery to many fine gardeners, though there is probably no greater joy than collecting, cleaning, and sowing ones own seeds, successfully transplanting the resultant seedlings, and raising them …
Pruning
Saturday, March 14, 10:00am-3:00pm
Pruning is perhaps the best example of horticulture being both a science and an art. To prune properly requires a solid understanding of the biology and growth patterns of the plant in question, and also an …
Plant Study: Spring Ephemerals
Thursday, March 26, 10:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Dan Hinkley
Spring ephemerals are a beloved and crucial part of any garden design, providing a much-needed pop of color and growth in late winter when it’s needed most. There is a great diversity of …
Woodland Gardening, with Kenneth Cox of Glendoick
Instructor: Kenneth Cox
In this exciting new class, Kenneth Cox will provide expert advice on planting and maintaining woodland gardens, dealing with climate change, pests and diseases, and restoring overgrown gardens. There will be inspirational planting ideas, information on the …
Propagation III: Softwood Cuttings
Saturday, June 20, 9:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Dan Hinkley
The third and final class in Heronswood’s series on plant propagation will cover softwood cuttings. Taking softwood cuttings can be an excellent way to propagate rare or unusual woody plants in your garden, …
Plant Study: Hydrangeas
Saturday, July 11, 10:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Dan Hinkley
Join us for an in-depth study of the Hydrangea genus, complete with an overview of common and rare species, noteworthy cultivars, and garden uses. A classroom presentation on the taxonomy and botany of …
Plant Study: Asteraceae
Thursday, September 3, 10:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Dr. Ross Bayton
Asters and goldenrods are the glue that hold the late summer garden together, and carry it into autumn. The final course in our 2020 Plant Study series, this class explores everything the …
Practical Botany for Gardeners
Date: Saturday, October 10, 10:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Ross Bayton
Confused by calyces? Baffled by bulbs? Then this botanical primer is just for you. Professional botanist and plant taxonomist Dr. Ross Bayton will lead you through the botanical basics, from plant anatomy …
Propagation IV: Hardwood Cuttings
Saturday, November 7, 9:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Dan Hinkley
The fourth and final class in Heronswood’s series on plant propagation will cover hardwood cuttings. Hardwood cuttings can be an excellent way to propagate rare or unusual woody plants in your garden, but …
Heronswood 2019 Course Listings
Please see below for a full list of the courses we are offering in 2019, with dates, instructors, and course descriptions.
