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BOXED LUNCH CHECK ONE

HAM SANDWICH (cheese, lettuce, tomato)

TURKEY SANDWICH (cheese, lettuce, tomato) Mixed green salad with cucumber & tomato. Roll & Butter Ranch or Italian Dressing

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Registration deadline: October 29th, 2011 The program fee $45.00 ($50 after Oct. 21) includes four sessions, morning coffee/tea, boxed lunch, and handouts.

Bonus Bucks will not be accepted for this seminar. Master Gardeners will receive 5 Advanced Training credits.

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SaturdaySaturday November 5, 2011November 5, 2011

8:30 AM to 4:00 PM8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

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Crowne Plaza Hotel 7230 Engle Road

Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 (440) 243-4040

Directions from the East: I-480 West; Exit 11 to merge on I-71 South toward

Columbus; Exit 235 for Bagley Road; Turn Right onto Bagley Road; Turn Left onto Engle Road; Destination

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Directions from the West: I-480 East; Exit 11 to merge on I-71 South toward

Columbus; Exit 235 for Bagley Road; Turn Right onto Bagley Road; Turn Left onto Engle Road; Destination

will be on the Right.

Directions from Downtown:

I-71 South toward Columbus; Exit 235 for Bagley Road; Turn Right onto Bagley Road; Turn Left onto

Engle Road; Destination will be on the Right.

Directions from the South:

I-71 North toward Cleveland; Exit 235 for Bagley Road; Turn Left onto Bagley Road; Turn Left onto

Engle Road; Destination will be on the Right.

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Registration / Coffee 8:15-8:50

Welcome 8:50-9:00

Session 1 9:00-10:15

Break 10:15-10:30

Session 2 10:30-11:45

Lunch 11:45-12:45

Session 3 12:45-2:00

Break 2:00-2:15

Session 4 2:15-3:30

Evaluations / Auction Winners 3:30-4:00

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Pollination: A Photographic Primer For Gardening Success

Judy Semroc & Larry Roshe – Cleveland Museum of Natural History Field Naturalists

Join Judy and Larry for a photographic journey into the fascinating world of pollination - learn about who is doing the pollinating and what they need to be successf ul. Techniques for improving your gardens and meadows to attract more pollinating speci es will be illustrated and discussed. In a ddition, important plant speci es known for their attractant attributes will be presented.

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B GOING GREEN IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD   Amy Roskilly- Conservation Education Coordinator Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District

Pollu on from storm water runoff can be detrimental to our streams, creeks, and lakes. Learn how you can be a part of the solu on to storm water pollu on. Learn simple things you can incorporate in your yard to help out with this environmental and economic problem.

C SOIL 301   Tim Malinich –Ohio State Extension Educator, Horticulture

We’ve been through basic and upper level soil management, now it’s me to dig into the details. This workshop will look at soil on a very small scale—how plant nutrients move in and out of soil, how soil aggregates are built (and destroyed), and how soil flora and fauna affect the ground on which we walk.

D PROPER PERENNIAL CARE & MAINTENANCE  Noelle Akin, Dir. Communications & Education, Petitti Garden Centers

Learn easy maintenance ps and tricks of the trade for top performing perennials throughout the growing season.

BULB BLOWOUT! MAKE YOUR BACKYARD BURST IN SPRING!  Cynthia Druckenbrod—Director of Horticulture Cleveland Botanical Gardens

Learn about the tried, true and new bulbs and perennials that will usher in boun ful beauty as the snow melts away. Tips for keeping your bulbs coming back as well as companion plan ngs will be highlighted.

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I THE 2011 RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW, LONDON  Sandy Welches – Master Gardener Cuyahoga County

Experience the world’s top flower show through photographs of stunning exhibits and fabulous gardens from the UK and all over the world. Visit thirteen acres of top designer Show Gardens, Urban Garden solu ons, exci ng new cul vars, the “Plant of the Year“ compe -

on and the Great Pavilion, an acre under roof of a hundred exquisite displays from top nurseries.

WHY ALL THESE PESTS?  Charles Behnke – Retired Ohio State Extension Educator, Horticulture Come and learn about pest management in your garden. We will take a look at the reasons for pests in the flower and vegetable garden and recommend ways to control them from conven onal to organic means. (Focus: Basics that need constant review)

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G A BERRY GOOD PRESENTATION  Tim Malinich - Ohio State Extension Educator, Horticulture

Small fruits can provide one of the quickest yet long term returns of any of the fruit crops. We will cover what you need to know to successfully grow elderberries, brambles, and blueberries for fresh produce from your own yard.

FROM VACANT TO VIBRANT  Marie Barni – Director, Ohio State University Extension, Cuyahoga County

Learn about urban agriculture projects and ini a ves in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County. Find out about the role of the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Food Policy Coali on (one of the top three coali ons in the country) in shaping policies conducive to a greener and more sustainable local food system. Learn what part you can play in these exci ng projects.

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M GREAT TIPS FOR DESIGNING YOUR YARD Joann Thomas – Gardenscapes Nursery Owner, Oberlin

This workshop is for home gardeners who would like to improve or refresh their exis ng gardens and special areas around the home. Wewill be discussing the cultural requirements of plants, some design rules and how to use color, form and texture to achieve the beau fulgardens you have always wanted.

L PRUNING IS AN ART NOT A SCIENCE  Randy Zondag – Extension Director/ Educator, Horticulture

Proper pruning prac ces produce plants that when planted properly will last a long me. Poor prac ces not only shorten a plants life but changes the way a plant should grow. Since no two plants are the same, pruning is an art not a science. This session will give you the basics to get started.

K GAINING MORE INTEREST FROM YOUR WINTER GARDEN  Jeff Griff – Owner, Lowe’s Greenhouse

Psst... I've got a secret that nobody seems to know. Here in Cleveland, winter is our longest of seasons, so not planning and plan ng for winter interest is a big mistake. Join us for a look at some not-so-common plants that can add interest to your winter garden.

CACTI AND SUCCULENTS  Kathy Habib – Master Gardener Cuyahoga County

This presenta on digs into the world of these wonderful plants The speaker defines cac and succulents, how to grow them and where to purchase them. Receive resource informa on which includes succulent houseplants and succulents hardy to Northern Ohio.

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