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Tagawa is one of my favorites spots on the planet during the Gardening Season!

Just take a stroll through the store and the perennial garden and you will be a fan too!

Next weekend, Sat., & Sun., Apr. 25 & 26, Tagawa is hosting Earth Friendly Gardening & Living Focus Weekend with several GREEN classes.

Sat., Apr 25
10-11 AM How to Build A Wormery
Kris our Annuals Dept. Co-Manager is an enthusiastic organic gardener and Herbalist-come learn how easy it is to recycle kitchen scraps into wonderful, rich compost in a small space with the help of our worm friends—perfect for any size garden, patio or balcony!
11AM-12 PM Demonstrations: Creating Earth-Friendly Container Gardens
Rob Proctor, 9News Garden Expert. Unleash your creativity and become a “No Garden Gardener” with one of the best! These won’t be your neighbors’ typical garden pots. Rob will use organic soils & plant care, and  recyclable or biodegradable pots.
12-1:30 PM Welcome Back, Hummingbirds!
Leslie, Tagawa’s Bird Enthusiast and National Wildlife Habitat Steward. Renew your passion for bird feeding and attracting wildlife.  Annual plants that attract hummingbirds will be featured.
2-3:30 PM Using Houseplants to Clean the Air
Dee, Our Houseplant Horticulturist, At Last, the “Scrubbing Bubbles”™ of the plant world are available and will work for you! Test each one in your own home and find yourself breathing much easier!
Sun., Apr. 26:
11AM-12PM Pruning 101
Craig Miller Water Conservation Specialist, Parker Water and Sanitation District. So how do you properly prune that tree or shrub in your yard?  Why and when should you prune?  What should you look for when contracting with a tree care professional?  These and other questions will be answered during the course of this enlightening class.
12-1 PM Demonstrations: Creating Earth-Friendly Container Gardens
Rob Proctor, Local Garden Author and Plants man. Unleash your creativity and become a “No Garden Gardener” with one of the best. These will not be your neighbors’ typical garden pots! Rob will talk about organic soils & plant care, and recyclable or biodegradable pots.
1-2 PM Eco-Friendly Lawns for Pets & Kids
Kris, our Annuals/Production Dept. Co-Manager, Organic Overseer & Herbalist. Have no fear for your “Fido” or “Frank, Jr.!” Lawn disease can be prevented and potential danger to pets, humans and the environment can be reduced by implementing a proper eco-friendly, pet safe, lawn maintenance program that addresses fertilization, drainage, watering and mowing.
2:30-3:30 PM Sustainable Gardening: 15 Tips to Get You Started
Carole Kastler of Camelot Design.  Carole shows how to make your landscape more sustainable—it’s easy! First, and most importantly, Place the right plant in the right place. Then “Mother” your plants, continue to work the soil (amendments), and just relax when it comes to any bugs you may come across.