Reid Wronski
Engineer for the City of River Falls
Information about the Lake George Project
The Lake George Area Treatment Concept reconfigures the man-made lake into wetland ponds. The plan envisions trails and benches through the wetlands and capitalizes on the natural beauty. Garden Club members are keenly interested in developing a natural setting that is environmentally sound and promotes native vegetation.
Starla Enger
Ornamental Kitchen Gardens
French design can transform an ordinary vegetable garden into an attractive, easy to maintain space. A potager design includes plan patterns and pathways with high design features.
Erin Hynis
Cold Climate Ornamental Grasses
Grasses provide four seasons of interest - first as a colorful background as spring bulbs begin to bloom and later as perennials begin to fade in the fall. During the winter they become architectural with texture and color. Erin has developed a pocket guide to grasses.
Margaret Smith
Color Combinations for Flower Gardens
Discover how to combine plants to create color and excitement during all seasons of bloom. Margaret's slides will demonstrate contrasts and color shading that will make your garden pop!
Plant Sale
Don't miss this phenomenal sale where customers line up early for best picks of perennials, annuals, vegetable and houseplants. Master Gardeners are on hand to assist with questions and the prices can't be beat.
Ursula Peterson
History of River Falls
River Falls historian, Ursula Peterson, offers a rich and detailed presentation on River Falls including how the city has changed and what that means for the future. Don't miss this rare opportunity to tap her wealth of knowledge.
Field Trip
The Garden Club has planned a 10:00 am tour at Shady Acres Herb Farm in Chaska, MN. The gardens have been recently renovated and include herb and rock gardens. There is an extensive selection of herb and vegetable plants for retail sale along with a gift shop. Everyone is invited. Reservations are required as participants care pool. Lunch will be the responsibility of individuals. For information contact Jamie Harris at 715-425-6737 or email - jamieh@pressenter.com.
(note date change due to Labor Day)
Joni Garbe
Mushrooming
(Meet in the Lower Level Community Room)
This is the perfect time to find these delectable treats. Learn what to look for, how to find and preparation tips for native, edible fungi.
Starla Enger
Rock (Alpine) Gardening
Create miniature landscapes with rock and alpine plants. This garden art form is good for those with limited space and time because they are easy to maintain. Leave your artistic implant even if you are pressed for time and space.
Eric Forward
Rain Gardens
The development of rain gardens in River Falls conserves natural resources as well as the scenic beauty of the Kinnikinnic watershed. Eric, of the Kinnikinnic Land Trust, will show pictures and describe how the school project at St. Bridget's benefits the River Falls community. Find out how you can create your own rain garden.
No Speaker
Tricks, Tips & Tea
Infuse the pleasure of gardening by this informal sharing of treats, herbal tea, and coffee. Members and visitors will exchange gardening tips and techniques including what worked and what didn't. This program is back by popular demand.
