Armstrong Garden Centers Set To Host Free February Classes

Armstrong Garden Centers invites California gardeners of all skill levels to its free upcoming classes. Each workshop will encourage attendees to nurture their green thumbs with a wide range of topics from organic gardening to caring for orchids. Classes will be held at all 32 store locations throughout California.

Armstrong Garden Centers’ scheduled workshops for February 2016:

• Saturday, February 6, 9:00 a.m. – Rose Pruning – We’ll demystify rose pruning with our class and demonstration. Learn how pruning keeps plants healthy and promotes lots of gorgeous blooms.

• Saturday, February 6, 11:00 a.m. – Fruit Tree Pruning – Pruning fruit trees is easy once you understand the basics. We’ll demonstrate the simple principles (citrus pruning is covered in our Citrus Care class later this year).

• Saturday, February 13, 9:00 a.m. – Orchids are Easy – Orchids look exotic but their care is easy. We’ll show you the best way to water, feed, get them to rebloom and repot – all you need to know for beautiful orchids.

• Saturday, February 20, 9:00 a.m. – Creating a Fairy Garden – Create small fantasy worlds with miniature plants and figurines. It’s fun, easy and therapeutic. We’ll demonstrate the best plants to use and how to get started.

• Saturday, February 27, 9:00 a.m. – Organic Gardening for Beginners – Learn everything you need to know about starting your own organic garden. We’ll focus on building soil health and problem-solving using organic products and techniques.

Each class will be instructed by a nursery professional who will offer timely gardening advice and hands-on demonstrations. Registration is not required and classes are open to gardeners of all skill levels. Armstrong Garden Centers also offers free garden talks from its team of experts for local garden clubs, homeowners associations and other community groups.

Armstrong Garden Centers

Armstrong Garden Centers specializes in a quality selection of garden lifestyle retail and landscape consultation services. Established in 1889, this employee-owned company has served California for 127 years, taking the guesswork out of gardening through innovation and providing the best leaders in customer service. Armstrong Garden Centers is the largest independent retail nursery in California with 32 locations and three growing facilities. For more information on Armstrong Garden Centers and gardening tips, visit www.armstronggarden.com and www.armstronggrowers.com.