Squak Mt. Greenhouses and Nursery to offer seminars

Published 10:02 am Sunday, April 14, 2013

Squak Mt. Greenhouses and Nursery will hold several seminars over the next few months. The seminars are free, last about 60 minutes and reservations are not required.

Also, Master Gardeners are back at the nursery every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through July 26. The gardeners are trained by horticultural experts from WSU, King County Cooperative Extension and the USDA and offer advice on insects, disease, pruning, gardening techniques, soil building and other gardening questions.

People also can bring plant samples, but should put sick plants and suspicious bugs in sealed plastic bags.

Grow Great Tomatoes will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 22 and will offer tips on how to select, plant and grow tomatoes.

Summer Veggies will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, and discuss how to successfully grow heat loving vegetables in our area. Includes peppers, squash, pumpkins, cucumbers and more.

Hydrangea Heaven will be offered at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 8, and discuss that there is a type of hydrangea for nearly every location in the garden. Attendees will learn how to select and care for the beautiful blooming plants.

Container Design will be offered at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 15. Designers will share the concepts that combine size, color and texture to create beautiful containers. The seminar will demonstrate using annuals, perennials, grasses and more.

Seeding Fall Veggies will be offered at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 13,. The class will teach  how to seed vegetables such as lettuce and broccoli for the cool fall season.

Squak Mt. Greenhouses and Nursery is located at 7600 Renton-Issaquah Road SE. More information is available at 425-392-1025 or squakmtnursery.com.