11:15 pmAttracting Butterflies with Native PlantsTheresa Augustin,Director of Environmental Engagement and Outreach, Norfolk Botanical GardenWant to attract more butterflies to your yard? Plant native plants! Many native trees, shrubs and perennials provide critical support for butterflies during their life cycle. Learn which native plants are ideal for turning your yard into a butterfly habitat.

12:15 pmSolutions to the Top10 Plant Problems Michael A. Andruczyk, ChesapeakeHorticulture, Extension Agent at Virginia TechPruning, Lawn, Voles and other varmints, Good soil, Weed control, Mulch, Insects problems, Diseases, Proper planting; when, why, what and where.Began as the Virginia Cooperative Extension agent in horticulture for Chesapeake and worked at the Norfolk Botanical Garden as the nursery/green-house supervisor, then supervising Horticulturist and lastly as the Curator of Plant Collections. His degrees are in Public Horticulture Administration and also in Agriculture in the field of Horticulture with production and technology.

1:15 am Working in theChesapeake BayPreservation Area David M Chewey, Licensed LandscapeArchitect, Custom GardensDo you live on the water? Does your property include a CBPA? Find out how you can be a better steward for the Che-asapeake Bay with your own property. David will show how he has successfully mitigated through the Cheasapeake Bay Preservation Act using these creative, environmentally sensitive solutions, ul-timately allowing you to become a better steward for the Cheasapeake Bay!A 1988 graduate of Rutgers University with a degree in Landscape Architecture, David brings to Custom Gardens, 27 years of experience, his passion for landscape architecture and his unique ability to translate a client’s vision into reality. His experience is in residential garden master planning, and he has created some of the finest gardens for commercial and educational campuses.

2:15 pmUsing Hardy Ferns in the LandscapeJim Orband,Advanced CertifiedVirginia HorticulturistThis is a very comprehensive discussion of ferns that are hardy to the climate of the Tidewater area. Slides will be used to illustrate landscape applications for ferns, identification of ferns, and seasonal inter-est of ferns in the landscape, as well as resources to learn more about ferns.Jim is a retired York County Extension Agent and Se-nior Extension Agent Emeritus. He also can be heard answering gardening questions with Cathy Lewis on HearSay Public Radio, WHRV-FM, 89.5, on the third Thursday of the month from noon to 1:00 p.m.

3:15 pmEverything you’ve always wanted to know about kitchensTony D. Collins, Sr., Owner & President of Custom Design Works, Inc.The workshop will cover the different types of kitchens people are looking for today, the cost relating to each level and the value it will add to your home.Tony has 40 years of design and remodeling experi-ence. In 1984, Tony became a full service design, remodel and build contractor. Custom Design Works, Inc. has a perfect rating with the BBB, an “A” rating with Angie’s List and has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Remodelers of the Nation by Remodeling Magazine and named one of the Top 500 Remodelers by Qualified Remodeler.

4:15Plan Your Landscape Allan Hull, NurseryManager PeninsulaHardwood MulchDescribing the planning process to solve site characteristics while creating a low maintenance sustain-able landscape which is pleasing to the senses. Includes tips to ensure successful gardening and photo illustrations.Allan is a Virginia Certified Horticulturist who has worked in the Horticulture industry for over 40 years. He is a grower, a retailer, an educator, and a contrac-tor in the industry, with a vast field of experience.

NoonIntroduction to Vegetable Garden Pests Brad Wynne, Veg Out GardenThe Good, The Bad, & The FlowersBrad graduated from Princeton University and received a Masters of Arts from Uni-versity of Virginia. He went on to teach in public and private schools for over 10 years in Hampton Roads and Charlotte. Veg Out Gardens started in Brad’s garage as a part time dream with a few grow racks and some tools. He is a certified commercial fertilizer applicator and is a commercial pesticide applicator certified in 1-A Agricultural Plant Pests. You will see Brad involved in many aspects of the business, from sales to farmers markets to maintaining gardens

1 pmEdible Landscaping Les Parks, Director ofHorticulture, NorfolkBotanical GardenGrowing traditional orchard fruits in coastal Virginia’s hot and hu-mid climate can be a real chal-lenge, often requiring repeated pesticide applications to control insects and diseases. However, there are many small trees and shrubs that are not only well adapted to our climate, but also easy to care for. They provide delicious edible fruit, and are attractive additions to your landscape. Come here which plants will work best in your landscape, and how to grow them.Les Parks received his Landscape Design Certificate from The George Washington University, and became a Virginia Certi-fied Horticulturist in 1994. Before joining the botanical garden he spent many years in retail garden centers where he enjoyed matching people with plants. He writes the coastal report for Virginia Gardener magazine and publishes two blogs: A Tidewater Gardener and A Tidewater Paddler.

2 pmHardscape Ideas for Your GardenAaron Williams, Owner Williams Landscape & DesignHardscapes can make a landscape complete. Aaron will take listeners through a history of how hardscapes have been used stretching back to Roman Times and beyond. See modern examples of classic uses of hard-scape materials and how they can be applied in any garden. Aaron grew up Williamsburg and worked in the landscape dept. at Colonial Williamsburg. Aaron has a degree in horticulture from Virginia Tech. he also holds the designation of Certified Landscape Professional (CLP) from the Professional Landcare Network and has earned his certification in the installation of concrete pavers from ICPI in 1998.

3 pmSunrooms, Pergolas, Patios, & MoreJohn Hertzler, Custom Design Works, Inc,Explore the options in outdoor living and how to choose which is best for you. Learn difference between a sunroom and a Florida room and benefits of a deck or a patio and best materi-als to use for your project. Ask questions and bring your plans.

4 pm Plan Your Landscape Allan Hull, NurseryManager PeninsulaHardwood MulchDescribing the plan-ning process to solve site characteristics while creating a low maintenance sustainable landscape which is pleasing to the senses. Includes tips to ensure successful gardening and photo illustrations.Allan is a Virginia Certified Horticultur-ist who has worked in the Horticulture industry for over 40 years. He is a grower, a retailer, an educator, and a contractor in the industry, with a vast field of experience.

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