Maybe we didn’t do a very good job of telling you all about this tree class — at least, we are not getting inundated with interest for it, and it is really too bad.   Brian Schiffer, who is on our staff here at Farmington Gardens and a certified arborist as well as a bloomin’ walking encyclopedia of horticulture facts and trivia, is giving the class, so you can be assured it will be jam-packed with good information.  He will cover which trees are good for which uses and especially which thrive in our area.  He also likes to give folks detailed information about how to plant trees, because most of them do require special handling to ensure success long-term.  This class would be great for the beginning gardener who is looking for basic gardening know-how and especially for someone who would like to pick the brains of a real expert.  And for those of you interested in edible gardening, which is all the craze this year, he would answer questions on fruit trees too.  So don’t overlook this opportunity!  Brian’s talk is at 2 PM Saturday.  The weather is going to be beautiful — a great day to visit a beautiful garden center for ideas and inspiration!  Call us to register for the class — 503-649-4568.

“The Ins and Outs of Choosing Trees”, with Brian Schiffer, our resident arborist. April is Arbor Month, when we celebrate the benefits and value trees bring to our community. Join Brian for an in-depth discussion on choosing the right tree for the right place and how to correctly plant your new tree to get it well established.   Call to register for this free class, 503-649-4568.