Hello Everyone,
The next fun class on the Cathy T Class Series list is a Miniature Gardens Workshop by Rhonda Niles of Gardening Inspirations. It will be held on Saturday, June 28th, 2014, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Miniature Garden by Rhonda Niles of Gardening Inspirations
Nothing is cuter than a mini-garden creation on your patio table top outdoors during the summer season. Just think – Your’s could be ready in time for the 4th of July weekend – because we are holding this session a whole two months earlier than last year’s workshop which was held in late summer – so attending and making your creation can be enjoyed even earlier this go around!
About Rhonda Niles, Our Featured Guest Instructor:
Rhonda is a horticulturist, accredited nursery professional, and advanced master gardener. She has worked in various nurseries and garden centers, growing and selling plants. She also has grown organic herbs and vegetables in her greenhouses for farmers’ markets. For the last several years she has focused on miniature gardens in both New England and Florida. She creates unique and artistic “dreamscape” gardens and miniature accessories for local craft shows, and especially enjoys teaching workshops for others. She owns a business called, “Gardening Inspirations.”
About this Workshop
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the secrets of designing, planting, and maintaining a miniature garden. And you’ll have fun making your own endearing miniature garden for yourself or as a gift for a friend. The best part is picking out your own plants and miniature accessories, the style of which are smaller, adorable versions of what you can realistically find in larger landscapes. Plants used are low-maintenance and low light, including ferns and succulents. You may wish to make a beach, serenity, woodland, or garden/farm scene, fairy garden, or your own creative vision. New this year are healing stones and candles, which you can incorporate into your gardens. Photos of workshop can be found at www.facebook.com/GardeningInspirations.
Prior Attendees
Here’s a photo of a prior class. We held the class on the deck, but due to a construction project, the class will be held on the driveway with tables and chairs provided.
Attendees Works on their Miniature Gardens at Last Year’s Session
Classroom Location:
Cathy T’s Classroom is located at 72 Harrington Road, Broad Brook, CT 06016.
The class is held outdoors on a driveway in classroom format with tables/chairs provided. If sunny, wear a gardening hat, use sunscreen, and note: some patio umbrellas will be setup for shade. If raining, it will held in large garage on same day (no rain date).
Class Fee and Included Materials
Cost is $49 per person for the class, which includes three plants, instruction and all basic miniature garden supplies for your container such as soil, drainage rock, mulch, weed block, glue, as well as a materials credit for optional plants and miniature accessories. Repeat attendees receive an automatic $5 off of the Class Fee.
Additional miniature materials may be purchased if desired, depending upon how elaborate you’d like your personal miniature garden to be. There are plenty of materials to choose from with a wide selection of plants perfect for your mini creation.
New Feature: This year’s workshop includes a new feature of “Healing Stones.” Learn how these stones work at the class.
Plants by Gardening Inspirations for the Workshop
You Pick Your Theme
From fun farm animals to pool side umbrellas in mini style, you will have many creative options as you selecting a particular theme in this hands-on workshop. Rhonda does an excellent job of providing lots of materials and explaining design layouts to achieve a great look. She will cover the steps to care for and maintain your miniature gardens creation.
Creations by Gardening Inspirations and Former Attendees
Bring Your Own Container or Purchase One at Class:
Participants are encouraged to bring their own container (a 10-12″ wide bowl, oval or rectangular pot, 4-6″ deep) to match their décor and tastes, although appropriate containers are also available for purchase.
Surprise Prizes!
As for all of Cathy T’s Upcoming Classes, when you sign up as a blog follower, you are eligible for Surprise Prizes given out at the class. Sign up today to join the other 590 Blog Flowers of ContainerCrazyCT.com. See the menu bar on the right.
For more information, see Cathy T Classes on this blogs menu bar above. A class flyer has been posted with all the details. Register today before the seats are sold out – See the Contact Form below to sign-up.
Looking forward to seeing you. For any questions, contact Rhonda Niles or Cathy Testa.
Thank you,
Cathy Testa
http://www.cathytesta.com
860-977-9473
containercathy@gmail.com
Container Crazy CT 
Where is Broad Brook Ct? How far from say, Putnam Ct?
Hi June, I emailed you – probably about 45 mins to our area from Putnam. We are located in East Windsor (between Springfield, MA and Hartford,CT if taking 91).