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WINTER 2010

• Art
• Birding
• Design
• Edibles
• Edwards
  Lecture Series
• Floral Design
• Gardening
• History of
  the Garden
• Photography
• Mother's Day
• Travel with TBG
• The Travelling Gardener
• Wellness

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

• Floral Design
• Garden Design
• Landscape Design

EVENTS

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The Making of a Garden:
An Introduction to Garden Design
[PG10W15] Penny Arthurs
Whether you want to design your own garden and need a little help or you are considering enrolling in a professional design program, this course is for you. Penny will cover all aspects of the design process, including basic principles, measuring your space, hardscaping and planting design. Each class will begin with a lecture and the remaining time will be focused on your individual plans - either your own garden or a hypothetical space of your choosing.
Tuesdays, January 26 through February 16,
7 to 10 p.m. (4 sessions)
Public $245 / Members $235

Building a Sustainable Home:
An Owner’s Perspective
[PG10W16] John Wilson
This seminar will introduce the key concepts of sustainable housing and give you real- world examples that work. It covers ecological home design, passive solar concepts, renewable energy systems and water and sewage treatment
systems as well as issues such as building permits, zoning, and whether or not to grid tie. Please bring lunch. Co-sponsored by Everdale Organic Farm
& Environmental Learning Centre
Saturday, January 30,
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Public $85 / Members $80

Ecological Renovations
[PG10W17] Joshua Abush
Learn how to reduce the ecological impact of your home renovation with Joshua Abush by balancing energy efficiency, low-impact material selection, building techniques and timeless design. Please bring lunch. Co-sponsored by Everdale Organic Farm
& Environmental Learning Centre
Saturday, February 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Public $85 / Members $80

Designing Rock Gardens
[PG10W18] Anna Leggatt
Learn the techniques of creating a successful rock garden, including the principles of siting, design and
construction. Cover all the variables - which plants to use, small or large spaces, wet or dry areas, shade or sun, inclines, screes, crevice gardens and
alpine lawns.
Mondays, March 22 & 29,
7 to 9:30 p.m. (2 sessions)
Public $60 / Members $55

Green Roofs and Roof Gardens
[PG10W19] Janna Levitt & Terry McGlade
Join us to learn how to create a green roof or roof garden on both new and existing buildings. From structural issues to plant selection, costs to permits, this workshop looks at the planning and implementation of green roofs on both residential and larger buildings. Please bring lunch.
Co-sponsored by Everdale Organic Farm
& Environmental Learning Centre
Sunday, March 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Public $85 / Members $80