Go to Skillin's Free Gardening Classes are Back at the Skillin's Garden Log for the entire list of Classes and Events through November. We may well add a class or two along the way; we will keep you posted via email as well as this link at the Skillin's Garden Log.

 

 

Our FREE classes will be held Saturdays at 10 AM (unless otherwise stated).


Call Brunswick 442-8111 (1-800-339-8111), Cumberland 829-5619 (1-800-348-8498), or Falmouth 781-3860 (1-800-244-3860) to register. You may also register by emailing us at skillins@maine.rr.com, just specify the date, time, and location! These classes can sell out fast so sign up today!

Class participants receive a special Skillin's 10% off coupon!

Class goers who attend 6 classes in this series receive a $60 Skillin's Gift Certificate upon completion of this series!!

 

We lead off our exciting class series with one of our annual favorites:

 

AUGUST

28-Dividing, Relocating, Transplanting Class

Don't be shocked! We'll show you how to move your plants so they can grow and grow and grow! Fall is a great time to replan and rearrange the garden; upcoming cooler temperatures make fall a great time for planting!

 

 

Here are our great classes in

 

SEPTEMBER

Four Part Landscape Design Series (Brunswick Sept 7,14,21,28 10 AM) (Falmouth Sept 8,15,22, 29 10 AM)

What a great chance to get a jump start on plotting how to landscape your home the right way! Class fee is $40 to cover materials-this is a "hands on do it yourself" class to create a landscape design; fun will be had; homework will be required!

11-Pruning for a Purpose

Make your outdoor plants take a new shape. Proper pruning helps rejuvenate established plants and start new plants on a great growing path!

18-Thriving Houseplants!

Okay the plants on your porch and patio are now back inside with you. Don't want to bungle your jungle? Let us show you how a great variety of plants can thrive indoors. We'll help you Plant for the Planet by giving all class goers a free 4" potted plant of your choice.

A Recent Houseplant Class at Skillin's

 

25-Composting Class

Let us give you "the poop" on making your garden soil richer in a highly natural way. Wise gardeners know the key to good gardening is the soil and the key to good soil is....COMPOST!

Fall is just an excellent time to spread compost on vegetable gardens, annual beds and around your perennials to improve your soil. After you clean out your vegetable and annual plants and have pulled the last of this season's weeds take the time to lay out a good couple of inches of good natural compost on top of your soil. Over the remaining fall and early in the Spring this compost will break down nice and slowly and give your soil a new and improved texture and cell structure. Your worms and other beneficial organisms will love it, your plants roots will love it and next year your plants are sure to show you their appreciation!

One compost we most often recommend is called Quoddy Blend by Coast of Maine Organics. Quoddy Blend is made from composted crab, lobster and aspen bark. The crab and lobster shells are a rich source of calcium and chitin, the aspen bark a source of tannins and lignins. It's a blend that's perfect for your vegetable garden, especially for your tomatoes! The calcium content is beneficial for lilacs and roses too.

 

Go to Skillin's Free Gardening Classes are Back! for our complete listing of classes and events including more and more Classes and Events for October and November!

 

 

 ANYTIME you want more frequent and timely garden tips, just check out our Skillin's Garden Log found at www.skillins.com!

 

Don't forget to sign up for our classes today!