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Designing an Ornamental Vegetable Garden
Adult
Surprise! Vegetable gardens don’t have to be practical but visually unappealing. Learn how to design a vegetable garden with a sense of style. You can create boarders, paths, textural variety and color contrast in small, mid-sized and large spaces. This is the perfect way to have efficient vegetable production as well as visual appeal. Success is in the planning and preparation. Class includes open discussion and handouts. Instructor: Frank Krupa

Naturalists Guide to Outdoor Living Spaces
Adult
Creating an eco-friendly garden and landscape is easier, less expensive and more beautiful than you could ever imagine. Earth friendly yards are stylish and functional at the same time. Learn how to develop lush, comfortable yards for both relaxation and recreation. Topics include: Dining areas that consume very little energy, plants that require minimal water, and lawns that reduce the need for lawn chemicals. Discover the natural way to make your yard look and feel more inviting. There will be a special segment on natural outdoor ornamentation. Open discussion and handouts in class. Instructor: Frank Krupa

The World in Your Backyard
Adult
This original and interactive presentation reveals great design concepts from beautiful gardens around the world. Lean how to adapt these principles to your outdoor living spaces. Many signature elements of Mediterranean, Tropical, Asian, British, and French gardens can be used to create a theme or feature for your landscaping. The program also offers fresh perspectives on faraway gardens and their historical influence on American horticulture. A special segment details the use of native plants and wildflowers in your creative interpretation of the world’s great gardens. Open discussions and handouts included. Instructor: Frank Krupa

Build Your Own Rain Barrel
Build your own rain barrel and you’ll find a gallon of ways to water wisely with the free water collected from your roof! Rain water is great because it’s usually soft and free of dissolved minerals. It’s also great for your indoor plants, garden and lawn, and washing your car! You can connect and use your rain barrel in areas where you may not have a convenient spigot, too, to get those hard-to-water areas. We’ll provide all of the materials needed, including a diverter that connects to your downspout. This is great one-night project and families are welcome to participate together too. (Cost is per rain barrel) This program is in cooperation with the staff of the Lake County Soil & Water Conservation District.