RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN (LLHG 512)

WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 3 - APRIL 7
OR
THURSDAYS, MARCH 4 - APRIL 8
6 - 9 PM
Save time and money by making informed landscaping choices before you plant. We'll start with a base map and site analysis, and then apply landscape design principals to plant selection and placement (trees, shrubs, and beds) as well as patios and walkways. We will also discuss irrigation. By the final class, you will have had the opportunity to draw your own plan with the help of a landscape architect.
Dale Torgerson, Horticulturist and Landscape Architect
MEMBERS (SECT. 002) $176
NONMEMBERS (SECT. 001) $194
REGISTRATION REQUIRED (801) 587-5433 OR
online at The University of Utah Lifelong Learning

WATERWISE LANDSCAPES (LLHG 521)

TUESDAYS, MARCH 16 - 30
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Want to save water in your landscape but not sure how to begin? Join us as we look at plant varieties and landscaping techniques that help conserve water and make your yard the envy of the neighborhood! Learn which water-wise perennials to combine for continual bloom; how to group plants according to water needs, color, and texture; and the unique design and maintenance requirements of water-wise gardening.
MEMBERS (SECT. 002) $65
NONMEMBERS (SECT. 001) $72
REGISTRATION REQUIRED (801) 587-5433 OR
online at The University of Utah Lifelong Learning

NATIVE PLANT PROPAGATION WORKSHOP (LLHG 556)

SATURDAY, APRIL 17
10AM - 1PM
Encourage native pollinators, birds, and other wildlife as you save water and other resources by using native plants in your landscape. Buy them at local garden centers, or better yet, propagate and grow them at home. Learn the secrets of native species propagation (cuttings and seeds) in this hands-on workshop. You will take home a flat of cuttings for nurturing at home under fluorescent lights. This class will be held in the Red Butte Garden Greenhouse.
Matthew Utley, Horticulturist
MEMBERS (SECT. 002) $46
NONMEMBERS (SECT. 001) $49
REGISTRATION REQUIRED (801) 587-5433 OR
online at The University of Utah Lifelong Learning

FOLLOW THE WILDFLOWERS (LLHG 489)

WEDNESDAYS
APRIL 21, MAY 19, JUNE 16, JULY 21, & AUGUST 18
6 - 9PM
Follow the cascade of wildflower blooms across Northern Utah in this five-session class. We’ll begin in the Red Butte classroom with a study of key plant identifying characteristics, then move to the foothills for a look at spring’s first blooms. We’ll culminate our experience in the subalpine zone of Albion Basin in August. We’ll focus on the plant families common to each area, enjoying the beauty of Utah's native flora as we learn. Please bring a notebook to record your findings.
Matthew Utley, Horticulturist
MEMBERS (SECT. 002) $116
NONMEMBERS (SECT. 001) $128
REGISTRATION REQUIRED (801) 587-5433 OR
online at The University of Utah Lifelong Learning

GROW YOUR OWN HERBS (LLHG 504)

TUESDAYS, APRIL 27 - MAY 4
6:30 - 8:30PM
Tired of paying top dollar for fresh herbs, but don’t want to miss out on the flavor burst only fresh herbs can give you? Time to grow you own! Whether you are planning a new culinary herb garden or improving an existing one, this class will help you get the most from your plot. We’ll cover site and soil preparation, garden design, which herbs to plant, planting from seed versus cuttings, planting schedule, common pests and how to discourage them inter-planting flowers, water and sun needs, and harvesting and storage. Each student will measure and plot their garden as we talk about space requirements for dozens of common edible herbs. We will also discuss cooking with fresh herbs.
Diane Sheya, owner Ivy House Herbs
MEMBERS (SECT. 002) $50
NONMEMBERS (SECT. 001) $54
REGISTRATION REQUIRED (801) 587-5433 OR
online at The University of Utah Lifelong Learning

PERENNIALS FOR THREE SEASONS (LLHG 492)

MONDAYS, MAY 3 -17
6:30 - 8:30PM
Walk down the aisles of any garden center in spring, and you'll find yourself in the midst of a cornucopia of scent and color. The sign says "perennials," and you know which ones appeal to you, but what else do you know about them? The key is to know which are best suited for your individual garden and to select plant combinations that offer color and blooms from early spring until frost. We can help! Through slides and discussion, you will learn about a large, diverse group of perennials suited to your Utah garden. Then you can make smart plant selections this gardening season. Co-sponsored with Lifelong Learning.
Mandy Self, Horticulturist
MEMBERS (SECT. 002) $67
NONMEMBERS (SECT. 001) $74
REGISTRATION REQUIRED (801) 587-5433 OR
online at The University of Utah Lifelong Learning
*Registration begins March 15, 2010

GROW YOUR OWN HERBS (LLHG 504)

TUESDAYS, MAY 11 - 18
6:30 - 8:30PM
Tired of paying top dollar for fresh herbs, but don’t want to miss out on the flavor burst only fresh herbs can give you? Time to grow you own! Whether you are planning a new culinary herb garden or improving an existing one, this class will help you get the most from your plot. We’ll cover site and soil preparation, garden design, which herbs to plant, planting from seed versus cuttings, planting schedule, common pests and how to discourage them inter-planting flowers, water and sun needs, and harvesting and storage. Each student will measure and plot their garden as we talk about space requirements for dozens of common edible herbs. We will also discuss cooking with fresh herbs. Co-sponsored with Lifelong Learning.
Diane Sheya, owner Ivy House Herbs
MEMBERS (SECT. 002) $50
NONMEMBERS (SECT. 001) $54
REGISTRATION REQUIRED (801) 587-5433 OR
online at The University of Utah Lifelong Learning
*Registration begins March 15, 2010

VEGETABLE CONTAINER GARDENING WORKSHOP (LLHG 546)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 19
6 - 9PM
Do you lack sufficient sun or garden space for a vegetable or herb garden? Don’t let that stop you from growing succulent, flavorful, nutritious fresh herbs and veggies. Many herbs and vegetables thrive in containers, which you can position or move to take advantage of sunny spots. You’ll learn which vegetables and herbs do well in containers as well as tricks to keep them producing throughout summer and into fall. You will have the opportunity to plant the vegetable of your choice into a 15-inch container for take-home enjoyment. Co-sponsored with Lifelong Learning.
MEMBERS (SECT. 002) $42
NONMEMBERS (SECT. 001) $45
REGISTRATION REQUIRED (801) 587-5433 OR
online at The University of Utah Lifelong Learning
*Registration begins March 15, 2010

PLEIN-AIR LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP: WATERCOLOR (LLART 170)

WEDNESDAYS, MAY 19 - JUNE 23
5:30 - 8:30PM
Enjoy the warm summer evenings as you create small-scale landscapes in lovely Red Butte Garden. Students will view demonstrations and receive exercises in washes, blending, wet on wet, lifting, brushstrokes, glazing, and drybrush. Instruction in composition, positive and negative space, value studies, and color theory will round out the offering. Painting topics will include landscapes, still life, and water reflections. You are responsible for your materials; you can find a list online, or call 587-5433. Limited to 10 participants. Co-sponsored with Lifelong Learning.
MEMBERS (SECT. 002) $143
NONMEMBERS (SECT. 001) $159
REGISTRATION REQUIRED (801) 587-5433 OR
online at The University of Utah Lifelong Learning
*Registration begins March 15, 2010