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Captivating Containers - For All Seasons and Spaces

Dates:September 5-12, 2025
Meets:F from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Location:Sunnyside Retirement Community Sunnyside Room
Cost: $30.00

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Please note: this course requires membership in Lifelong Learning Institute '23-24 Annual Membership or Lifelong Learning Institute '24-25 Annual Membership or Lifelong Learning Institute '25-26 Annual Membership

This two-session class will explore the art and science of container gardening. You may be saying to yourself, “I don’t have a green thumb and my space is too small” or “I don’t have enough light,” but container gardening is so flexible and easy it is a great way for everyone to enjoy nature close up. Learn about the culture growing flowers, vegetables and topicals in planters that fit your space and conditions. Design principles will be introduced to understand how they fit into the larger landscape composition. The components of soil substrates and watering will be discussed and why they are important for long lasting displays during the four seasons. We’ll also focus in on specific plants and methods for various types sun and shade exposures so you can be successful! The photographs of Sue Dickson’s work will inspire and motivate you to stick with it and make container gardening your new passion!
Fee: $30.00
Hours:10.00

Sunnyside Retirement Community Sunnyside Room

3935 Sunnyside Dr.
Harrisonburg, VA
Date Day Time Location
09/05/2025Friday1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Sunnyside Retirement Community Sunnyside Room
09/12/2025Friday1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Sunnyside Retirement Community Sunnyside Room