Seminar Registrations

Jack Coyier, Senior Photographer & Videographer

Date:

Oct 14, 2020

Duration:

40 min

Pro Secrets for Taking Great Garden Photos

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Jack takes most of Garden Gate’s photos so you know this will be good. He’ll show you how to get professional-looking shots of your garden, even with your iPhone! Learn his secrets for choosing just the right light, composing the perfect garden photo and more.

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UNLIMITED views of the seminar
Additional PDF Resources:

Garden Photography Seminar Guide
Exposure Triangle Reference Guide

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Date:

Sep 16, 2020

Duration:

47 min

Monarchs & Milkweeds

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Monarch populations are declining all over North America, and one reason is a loss of habitat. Want to help stop the decline and bring more of these butterflies back into your garden? Plant milkweed! We’ll show you which milkweeds are best in your region and exactly how to grow this beautiful plant so it’ll help the monarchs.

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UNLIMITED views of the seminar
Additional PDF Resources:

Monarchs & Milkweeds Seminar Guide
Milkweed for Monarchs Article
Jane Hurwitz: Don't Forget to Feed the Butterflies Article

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Jennifer Howell, Test Garden Manager & Assistant Editor

Date:

Aug 5, 2020

Duration:

34 min

Troubleshooting Garden Problems

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If you’re at your wits’ end with deer and rabbits or not sure what’s causing the spots on your phlox foliage, we can help. We’ll show you how to identify what’s causing a problem, let you know if it’s just cosmetic or damaging to a plant’s health and show you a range of organic options for dealing with the problem.

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UNLIMITED views of the seminar
Additional PDF Resources:

Troubleshooting Garden Problems Seminar guide
Control Weeds, Diseases and Insects article
Deer-and-Rabbit-Resistant Plants
How Much Light Do My Plants Need guide
Identify Disease and Pest Damage guide
In Wild Company article

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Date:

Jul 1, 2020

Duration:

66 min

More Plants for Free

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Who doesn’t want free plants? We’ll show you the best way to propagate almost any plant in your garden. Soon you’ll have more plants than you know what to do with!

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UNLIMITED views of the seminar
Additional PDF Resources:

More Plants for Free Seminar guide
Best Plants for Taking Cuttings and Seed Starting
Simple Division Methods
Start Your Own Seeds
Succulent Cuttings

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Sherri Ribbey, Senior Editor
James A. Baggett, Senior Editor

Date:

Jun 3, 2020

Duration:

38 min

Powerhouse Shade Plants

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Wishing your shade garden had more color? James will show you how to add color and texture to any shady spot and introduce you to the shade plants he can’t live without.

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UNLIMITED views of the seminar
Additional PDF Resources:

Powerhouse Shade Plants Seminar guide
Shade Plant Combinations
Texture is the Secret to a Beautiful Shade Garden article

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Date:

May 6, 2020

Duration:

51 min

How to Make your Own Macrame Plant Hangers

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This throwback style is hot again! Learn the tips and secrets to creating great-looking plant hangers you can use to show off your plants indoors and out.

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UNLIMITED views of the seminar
Additional PDF resources:

Macrame Plant Hanger Seminar guide

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Date:

Apr 1, 2020

Duration:

48 min

25 Best Garden Tips of All Time

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Garden Gate readers are the best! They’ve shared so many great ideas with us in the last 25 years. See the ones we use over and over again in our own gardens. They’re sure to save you time and money, as well!

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UNLIMITED views of the seminar
Additional PDF Resources:

Best Garden Tips Seminar Guide

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Date:

Mar 18, 2020

Duration:

36 min

2020's Best New Plants

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Sherri’s been our resident new plants expert for many years, so she’s seen it all! She’ll introduce you to her favorite new plants for sun and shade. Meet tough-as-nails annuals, showy new perennials in unusual colors, shrubs and vegetables for tight spaces and more!

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UNLIMITED views of the seminar
Additional PDF Resources:

2020's Best New Plants Seminar Guide

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Jennifer Howell, Test Garden Manager & Assistant Editor

Date:

Feb 12, 2020

Duration:

33 min

Troubleshoot Houseplant Problems

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If your houseplants aren’t looking as great as they should, Jennifer can help. She’s owned her own houseplant company for 20+ years and has seen — and fixed — it all. She’ll walk you through how to choose the right spot for the right plant, how to water the right way and how to spot and fix common problems. Your houseplants will be back on track before you know it!

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UNLIMITED views of the recorded seminar and Q&A session
Additional PDF resources:

Houseplant health crisis article
Guide to adding drainage to containers
Potting mix types article

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Date:

Dec 18, 2019

Duration:

68 min

Spruce Tip Containers

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Don’t put those containers away yet! Spruce tip containers are the perfect winter option in climates too cold for winter gardening (and gardeners who want more than just a wreath on the door this holiday season). Our go-to container expert Chloe will show you exactly how to arrange a winter container full of spruce branches and other fresh cuts for the most dramatic, long-lasting display.

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UNLIMITED views of the recorded seminar and Q&A session
Additional PDF resources:

Cold-weather color container recipe
Multi-season container guide
Tiny treasures winter tabletop container
Additional winter container ideas and inspiration

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Date:

Nov 20, 2019

Duration:

54 min

Gardening for Birds

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Want to bring more birds into your garden and get them to stay there? James will show you the best plants to feed, provide shelter and offer nesting opportunities for your favorite birds. You’ll especially love his tips on how to identify different birds and his observations on their unique behaviors. Ask this avid birder and gardener anything!!!

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UNLIMITED views of the recorded seminar and Q&A session
Additional PDF resources:

Bird-friendly garden plan
At-a-glance plant guide
Bird & butterfly garden tips

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Kristin Beane Sullivan, Editor

Date:

Oct 16, 2019

Duration:

49 min

10 Ways to Boost Your Garden’s Color This Fall

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If you’ve been disappointed with your garden’s fall display, this seminar can help. Say goodbye to brown and gray and say hello to red, yellow, orange and purple! Meet all the best plants, design ideas and products to help your garden go out with colors blazing every autumn.

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UNLIMITED views of the recorded seminar and Q&A session
Additional PDF resources:

Fall garden checklist
5 inspirational container recipes for fall
Season-changing garden plan

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Date:

Sep 18, 2019

Duration:

55 min

Water Smart

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Water conservation is top of mind for gardeners all over the country. If you’re looking for ways to reduce your chores, save on your water bill and use water responsibly, don’t miss out on these smart design ideas, clever tools and planting techniques that can help you grow a great-looking garden with as little extra water as possible.

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UNLIMITED views of the recorded seminar and Q&A session
Additional PDF resources:

Water-wise gardening info, garden plans, and before & after photos
Regional turf grass option chart
DIY rain barrel plan
Drip irrigation for containers article

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Date:

Aug 21, 2019

Duration:

46 min

How to Make Your Own Hypertufa Containers

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Hypertufa containers are surprisingly economical to make yourself! Sherri has taught hundreds of gardeners to make these unique planters (and made dozens of her own). She’ll walk you through the process step by step and share how to avoid common pitfalls. Soon you’ll be making these for your patio and as gifts for friends!

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UNLIMITED views of the recorded seminar and Q&A session
Additional PDF resources:

Hypertufa container construction guide
Spring & fall hypertufa planting ideas
Hypertufa construction without using a form

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Kristin Beane Sullivan, Editor
James A. Baggett, Senior Editor

Date:

Jul 17, 2019

Duration:

43 min

How to Choose the Right Plant for the Right Spot

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Kristin and James will show you their favorite plants for almost anything you can think of, including: clay soil, dry shade & wet spots. Also meet our favorite deep shade lovers, showiest entry plants, perennials for small spaces & multi-season showoffs.

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UNLIMITED views of the recorded seminar and Q&A session
Additional PDF resources:

32 tough plants for clay soil
Deer resistant garden plan
Tips for protecting a garden from deer

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Date:

Jun 19, 2019

Duration:

62 min

Garden Solutions

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We all have those tricky spots around our yards that give us fits. Kristin will share the secrets to inviting entries, beautiful backyard borders and everything in between. You’ll come away with solid design advice and clever ideas you can put to use right away.

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UNLIMITED views of the seminar
Additional PDF resources:

Guide to Problem Solving Plants
Driveway Strip Garden Plan
Foundation Planting Design Ideas
21 Design Tips for a Pet-Friendly Garden
Tips & Plants for Designing in Shade

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Kristin Beane Sullivan, Editor

Date:

May 15, 2019

Duration:

52 min

Vegetable Garden Tips

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From seed-starting tips to harvest, this is the must-know information that'll help you start a vegetable garden or grow more produce than ever.

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UNLIMITED views of the recorded seminar and Q&A session
Additional PDF resources:

Best of *Garden Gate's* Vegetable Garden Tips
Keyhole garden how-to
Grillside garden plan
Seed starting tips
How-to harden off new plants
DIY Vegetable trellises

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Jennifer Howell, Test Garden Manager & Assistant Editor

Date:

Apr 17, 2019

Duration:

63 min

4 Seasons of Containers

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Learn how to create a container for every season, as well as containers that will take you through every season. Chloe will show you loads of great ideas and walk you through exactly how to start a spring container (and let you know how to modify it to keep it going for months). Grow your best-ever patio garden!

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UNLIMITED views of the recorded seminar and Q&A session
Additional PDF resources:

16 seasonal container recipes
Guide to 32 of the Chloe’s favorite container plants
Watering and feeding basics for containers

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Date:

Mar 13, 2019

Duration:

56 min

25 Budget-Friendly Ideas to Create a Better Backyard

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Want to garden smarter this year? Let James show some of his best ideas for more impact as well as solutions for common garden struggles.

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UNLIMITED views of the recorded seminar and Q&A session
7 BONUS budget-friendly garden ideas
Additional PDF resources:

2 Budget-friendly garden profiles
Instructions for 2 DIY garden chandeliers
Upcycled wine bottle ideas for your garden
Instructions for an upcycled door planter

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Date:

Feb 20, 2019

Duration:

47 min

2019's Best New Plants

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Sherri's been our resident new plants expert for many years, so she's seen it all! She'll share which plants she's excited about and let you know how to grow them best in your garden. Meet her favorite reblooming perennials and shrubs, shade garden stars, pollinator-friendly plants, container must-haves, and more!

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UNLIMITED views of the recorded seminar and Q&A session
Additional PDF resources:

Guide to growing 32 of Sherri's favorite new plants
Sources for plants featured in the seminar

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