We welcome newcomers to stop by, have a cup of coffee and a snack, and learn about growing roses in your yard, on your patio, or on your deck. Regular meetings are held on the fourth Sunday of the month in the student cafeteria at the Southwestern Illinois College, campus at 2500 Carlyle Ave, Belleville Illinois at 2:00 p.m. For more info, visit web site www.belleville-ars.org or contact Bob Hellmer at 618-939-5673.

Bonsai Society of Greater St. Louis

Beaumont Room at Missouri Botanical Gardens. Contact (314) 952-2395 or circustaz2@sbcglobal.net.

Boone Country Garden Club (FGCM - MCD)

Meets the 1st Monday of each month at 9:30am. Visitors welcome. (636) 798-2022. www.midcentralmo.org/boonecountrygardenclub/

Caseyville Gardeners

Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm at Village of Caseyville City Hall, Illinois Rt.157. (618) 410-4939.

Concord Garden Club (FGCM-EDC)

Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each monthat 10:15 am (except July) at Christ MemorialLutheran Church, 5252 S. Lindbergh Blvd.New members and guest are always welcome.Call for reservations and information at (314) 843-6219. www.gardencentral.org/fgcmissouri/concordgardenclub/

Daffy-Dill Garden Club

Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month(except December) at 6:30 pm at Marion County Bank Annex meeting room at 301 W. Main St., Salem, IL. Call to confirm meeting location at (618) 548-6352.

Edwardsville Garden Club

The Edwardsville Garden Club holds monthly meetings on the 2^nd Saturday of most months.  Time of meetings is 1:00 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.  For location of meeting and other info, please contact Linna at 618-288-3566.

Fenton Garden Club (FGCM-ECD)

Meets the 1st Monday of every month at 1 pm at Fenton Rockwood Bank. Contact (314) 324-6006.

First Capitol Garden Club (FGCM-MCD)

Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month (except July). Call (636) 936-0777 for info and confirmation of meeting time and place. We warmly welcome new members and visitors. www.midcentralmo.org/firstcapitolgardenclub/

Fleur de Lis Garden Society (FGCM-MCD)

Fleur de Lis Garden Society generally holds its monthly meeting the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm at 1781 Zumbehl in St. Charles. For more information on speakers or to verify time and location, please contact Diane Goodman at: 636-288-4952. www.midcentralmo.org/fleurdelisgardensociety/

Four Winds Garden Club (FGCM-ECD)

Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 11am at the AKC Museum of the Dog, Queeny Park, 1721 South Mason Road, Town & Country, MO 63131. Call (636) 271-6966 to confirm meeting information. Visitors are welcome. www.gardencentral.org/fgcmissouri/fourwindsgardenclub/

Gardeners of Florissant

Meets the 1st Monday of every month at 7 pm at the Florissant Valley Christian Church at 1325 N. Hwy. 67 (Lindbergh). Contact (314) 895-4516 to confirm meeting and location.

Gardeners of St. Charles County

Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7 pm at St. Peters Community & Arts Center, 1035 St. Peters-Howell Rd., St. Peters, MO. Guests welcome. (636) 723-2274.

Gateway West Gesneriad Society

Meets the third Tuesday of each month at Missouri Botanical Garden. Visitors welcome. Contact Carol Brown at Carol81843@yahoo.com or (618) 208-7228.

Good Earth Garden Club (FGCM-ECD)

Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7 pm at Eureka Elementary School, 442 W. 4^th St. in Eureka, MO. (No meeting in January.) Visitors and new members are welcome. (636) 227-0843.

Greater St. Louis Dahlia Society

The Greater St. Louis Dahlia Society meeting dates for 2009 are Jan16, Feb 20, April 17, May 15, June 19, July 24, Aug Picnic, September 18, November 20, and December 18.  The plant sale is the weekend of May 9-10 and our show is the weekend of September 25-27 . All meetings and events are at Missouri Botanical Garden. Contact (314) 846-6650.

Greater St. Louis Orchid Society

Meets the 2nd Friday of the month at 7:30 pm at Missouri Botanical Garden Beaumont Room. Contact (636) 296-5661 for information.

Hazelwood Garden Club

Meets the 4th Wednesday of every month (except Nov and Dec) at Hazelwood Community Center at White Birch Park, 1186 Teson Rd. Guests and new members welcome. Call (314) 921-4762 or email to karen860@sbcglobal.net.

Herbs for Health & Fun Club

Meets the 3^rd Monday of the month at Jefferson County Extension Office, Mt. Vernon, IL at 6:30 Pm with pot luck. Dues are $15.00 per year. April thru Sept. we meet 1^st & 3^rd Mondays at members gardens. See our web site for more info: http://members.midwesternherbandgardenshow.com  or call (618) 266-7968 or (618) 533-4705 for location of meeting and more information.

Highland Garden Club

Meets the 4th Thursday of every month at various locations throughout the gardening season.  Contact (618) 654-6740 or visit www.freewebs.com/highlandgardenclub.  Guests are always welcome.

Horticulture Study Club (FGCM-ECD)

Meets the 2nd Saturday of each month from 1-3 pm Call (314) 382-7651 for meeting place and details. Visitors and new members welcome.

Jeffco Iris Society

Contact (636) 274-7435 for information, confirmation of time and place. Members and Guests always welcome. FREE.

Kirkwood Garden Club

Meets the 1st Tuesday of every month (except December) at 7:00 pm. Call (314) 966-4151 or visit www.kirkwoodgardenclub.org to confirm meeting programs and locations or additional information about Club activities in the community. Guests and new members are always welcome!

Kirkwood Iris Society

Generally meets the 1st Friday of the month at 7:30 pm in the Board Room at Shriner’s Hospital on S. Lindbergh. Visitors and guests are welcome. For information, confirmation of time and place, contact (314) 961-6745.

Kress Farm Garden Preserve
Generally meets the 2^nd Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Kress Farm Garden Club in Hillsboro. Guests are welcome. Contact (636)-931-2395 to confirm meeting and directions.

Lewis & Clark Garden Club (FGCM-MCD)

Meets the last Tuesday of each month at the Weldon Spring Interpretive Center at 7 pm, except for Dec., January and June. Contact (314) 452-5374.

Maryland Heights Garden Club

Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8 pm at Maryland Heights Community Center unless otherwise noted. Contact (314) 520- 7424 or (314) 434-1919 for information.

Men’s Garden Club of Webster Groves

Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 7:30 pm. Webster Groves Recreation Complex, 33 East Glendale Rd. Contact (314) 918-9674 to confirm meeting and location.

Mid-Illinois Iris Society

Caseyville Township Community Center, 10001 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Call ((618) 538-7257 or email plhayden@charter.net for information.

Mississippi Valley Garden Club

Meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm Bethalto Senior Center, 100 Central Ave., Bethalto. Contact (618) 259-6726 to confirm meeting and location.

Owensville Garden Club (FGCM-MCD)

Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm at Peaceful Valley Lake Lodge, Owensville, Missouri. Guests are always welcome. Contact Nancy Fuller at (636) 288-4952. www.midcentralmo.org/owensvillegardenclub/ 

Parkland Master Gardeners

 Meetings are usually on the 1st Monday of the month at the Farmington, MO courthouse Annex building, third floor at 6:30 pm.  We welcome any master gardener to come join us.  Our groups volunteer mission is to provide education to our local communities.  Contact (573) 749-3423 for information.

Perennial Garden Club of Clark County

Meets the first Monday of the Month at St. Paul UCC at 6:30 pm. Dues are $12 per year. Speakers, field trips, plant-sharing and community projects make up the agenda.

Richmond Heights Garden Club

Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month. The Heights, Richmond Heights Community Center. Contact (314) 644-6520 to confirm meeting and location.

Ritenour Gardener Club

Meets the 3rd Monday of every month at 7 pm at Stephen Memorial Methodist Church, 2730

Walton Rd., Overland, MO. Visitors and guests always welcome. Refreshments, attendance and door prizes. Call (314) 428-2959 for info.

Rock Garden Society

Meets the 3rd Wednesday of most months from 7-9 pm in the Garden Room at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Visitors and new members welcome. Great programs, prizes and field trips. Call Sandy at (636) 463- 1698 for information.

Rose Society of Greater St. Louis

The Rose Society of Greater St Louis typically meets at 2:00pm on the third Sunday of each month, except November and December at the Missouri Botanical Garden.  Contact information for the Society is Roger Brueckman who can be reached at droseyacres@egyptian.net.

Sprig & Twig Garden Club (FGCM-ECD)

Meets the 4th Tuesday of each month (except June) at 7 pm at the Church of the Master, 1325 Paddock Dr., Florissant, MO, 63033. New guests & members welcome. Call (314) 831-7010 or (314) 837-5569. www.gardencentral.org/fgcmissouri/sprigtwiggardenclub/

St. Clair County Garden Club

Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 11:30am at Fishers Restaurant, 2100 West Main, Belleville, IL. Guest speakers are scheduled. Luncheon $12. New Members are welcome. To confirm meeting and location, call (618) 213-6525.

St. Louis Evening Herbalists

Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:45 at Faust Park. For information, confirmation of time and place, contact Micha at (314) 434-2030. Visitors and guests are always welcome.

St. Louis Horticultural Society

Meets 6 times/year on the 3^rd Sunday of select months at the Missouri Botanical Gardens. For more information on meeting schedules, times and events, contact Jim Seithel at (314) 781-3051 or stlhortsociety@aol.com.

St. Louis Hosta Society

Go to www.stlouishosta.org for future events and SLHS information.

St. Louis Water Gardening Society

Meets monthly except December at 7 pm in the Beaumont Room at Missouri Botanical Garden. The public is always welcome. For meeting dates and speaker topics, visit www.SLWGS.org or call (314) 808-7000.

The Garden Club of Lebanon

Meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 7 P.M. at the Historic Mermaid House, 114 East St Louis St, Lebanon, IL 62254.   Contact (618) 537-4368 to confirm meeting location.  Visitors are always welcome. 

Thyme to Garden Club of Centralia, IL

Meets the 4th Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm. Meetings are held at the First United Methodist Church, 413 E. Broadway, except May through August, when meetings are held at private gardens. New members and guests welcome. For information, call (618) 532-2583.

Twin Chimney Garden Club (FGCM-MCD)

Meets the 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm. Meetings are held at Sunrise United Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd., O'Fallon, MO. Club supports Bluebird Sanctuary, United Services Therapeutic Garden, and Twin Chimneys Elementary School Butterfly Garden. Goal for this year is a BlueStar Marker.  Visitors and new members welcome. (636) 240-0844. www.midcentralmo.org/twinchimneysgardenclub/

West County Daylily Club & MBG Daylily Society

Meets the First Friday of each month 7:30 pm at Missouri Botanical Garden Beaumont Room. Guests and new members are welcome. Call (314) 487-6588 or (314) 389-8261 for information.

Westward Hoe Garden Club (FGCM - ECD)

Westward Hoe Garden Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 for gardeners in the Ellisville, Ballwin, and Manchester area.  For further information call 636-391-6469.

Wild Ones Natural Landscapers

Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month at 6 pm. Locations and more information at www. for-wild.org/chapters/stlouis or call Shaw Nature Reserve at (636) 451-3512.

FUN FOR KIDS

March 6^th

9am—Children’s Garden Club-Succulent Container Garden. FREE, no reservations required, everyone welcome. The Children’s Garden Club is designed to educate and bring delight in gardening to children with projects they do themselves. Sherwood’s Forest Nursery & Garden Center, 2651 Barrett Station Rd., (314) 966-0028.

March 20^th

10:30am and 1:30pm—Great Green Adventures: Bird-Friendly Gardens. Birds will be migrating back soon—is your garden ready? Explore the Garden and learn what makes it friendly for birds all year long. Ages six to 12 with an adult. Meet outside the Children’s Garden entrance at Missouri Botanical Garden. $3 per child.

April 3rd

9am—Children’s Garden Club-Wake Up Garden. FREE, no reservations required, everyone welcome. The Children’s Garden Club is designed to educate and bring delight in gardening to children with projects they do themselves. For the Garden by Haefner’s, 6703 Telegraph Rd., (314)  846-0078.

CLASSES, LECTURES AND EVENTS

Through March 14^th

10 am-3 pm-- EarthWays: Living the Green Life. Learn about products, ideas and technology that will help your family grow greener this holiday season, including eco-friendly crafts, décor and gift-giving inspirations. Bring your camera to snap a holiday memory in a “Festively Green Family Photo Scene” and enjoy hands-on activities. Brookings Interpretive Center.

Now through March 28^th

9 am-5 pm—Annual Orchid Show. Features 800 orchids from one of the world’s premier collections. Orthwein Floral Display Hall, lower level of the Ridgway Visitor Center at Missouri Botanical Garden. Garden admission plus $5; free for Garden members.

March 2^nd

6-8 pm—Rain Gardening: The New Wave of Conservation. Students will explore new concepts of rain gardening, with tips on water conservation, using ornamentals and native plants.  FREE. Hillermann Nursery & Florist in conjunction with East Central College. 2601 E. 5^th St., Washington, MO. To register, or for directions or more information, call (636) 239-6729 or visit www.hillermann.com.

March 4^th

8am-4pm—The Regional Food Summit. Discussion about the development of a Food Policy Council Steering Committee for the St. Louis Region and the benefits of food system planning.  Breakout sessions on food access, healthy retail, farm-to-school programs, and production and distribution.  Keynote speaker Mark Winne, author of Closing the Food Gap.  Saint Louis University Allied Health Building. The early bird registration fee is $25.VIP reception March 3^rd, 5:30-7:30pm, at the Piper Palm House in Tower Grove Park.  Mark Winne will read from his book, and local food available for sampling. Early bird VIP reception registration $25.  Early Bird Registration for both events $40. Visit www.healthyyouthpartnership.org to register online, or contact Sara Rasmussen (314) 539-4277.

2pm and 7pm—Adding Native Plants to your Landscape. Cindy Gilberg, horticulturist, 28 years running Gilberg Perennial Farms, teacher and designer specializing in native plants, guest speaker at Sappington Garden Shop, 11530 Gravois Rd. (314) 843-4700. FREE.

6-8 pm—Ensuring a Bountiful Harvest. Learn proper plant selection and care, methods of planting, seed vs. plants, fertilizing, taking, mulching, pest control and more.  FREE. Hillermann Nursery & Florist in conjunction with East Central College. 2601 E. 5^th St., Washington, MO. To register, or for directions or more information, call (636) 239-6729 or visit www.hillermann.com.

7-8:30pm— Gardening Gone Bad. Mistakes can be easy to fix or may cost time, effort and money. Learn what to avoid when planning your gardens. Pre-registration required one week prior to class date. St. Charles County Extension Center, 260 Brown Rd., St. Peters MO. Visit http://extension.missouri.edu/stcharles/mastergardener/classes.shtml or call (636) 970-3000 for information. $15.

March 5^th-7^th

Hillermann’s Booth at the Washington Chamber Home Show. Unique displays including awesome gardening and outdoor living items. Ask about our services and new items for 2010. Presentations by Hillermann staff Fri. at 6:30pm and Sun. at 2pm. Bring the kids for a free pack of sunflowers to grow and enter the Biggest Sunflower Contest. For directions or more information, call Hillermann Nursery & Florist at (636) 239-6729 or visit www.hillermann.com.

March 6^th

8 am-3 pm--Parkland Master Gardeners Symposium--For gardeners in Missouri’s St. Francois County area of all levels of interest and ability, here’s a chance to learn some new tips, tricks and techniques from the county’s master gardeners. The keynote speaker is Chris Nejelski, Plant of Merit Coordinator for Missouri Botanical Gardens, who will discuss that program’s plant suggestions for this area. Attendees can then select from 3 of 9 other classes offered throughout the day. Something for everyone, and it only costs $8 pre-registered or $10 at the door.  Some classes are limited in size so register early. For more information, contact Ginny Smith at (573) 756-2284 or email her at vsmith@wildblue.net. Mineral Area College, Park Hills, MO.

10am—There’s Nothing Like Home-Grown Produce. Our very own Babette Frisella-Briagas and John Skoot share their many years of experience with you, as they take you every step of the way from planning your garden right up to harvesting crops. Please RSVP at Frisella Nursery, (636) 798-2555.

1pm—Success with Seeds. Learn the best techniques for good seed germination, along with proven tips to give your seedlings a healthy start. Sugar Creek Gardens, 1011 Woodlawn Rd., Kirkwood. FREE. Call (314) 965-3070 for reservations.

2 pm--Stewart Clark: Un-Mole Your Garden.  St. Louis’ own mole comes to Bowood Farms, with live mole in hand, to talk about techniques for un-moling your own garden! FREE. Part of Bowood’s “Gardening Gurus” spring series. Bowood Farms, 4605 Olive St. in the Central West End. Go to www.bowoodfarms.com or call (314) 454-6868 for more information.

March 6^th & 13th

9am and 1pm—Beginning Perennial Gardening. Steps needed to create a successful perennial garden. Sugar Creek Gardens, 1011 Woodlawn Rd., Kirkwood. FREE. Call (314) 965-3070 for reservations.

March 6-14th

Chicago Flower and Garden Show. Visitors will delight in the best of landscape design and  see the latest in sustainable and green products. 25-plus gardens with more than 100 hands-on demonstrations and classes. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue. Parking for show visitors $14. Mon. – Sat., 10am-8pm, Sun. 10a.-6pm. Weekday admission $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 4-12.Weekend admission is $17 for adults, $5 for children. Discounts for groups of 15 or more are also available. To purchase tickets in advance or more information, visit www.chicagoflower.com or call (773) 435-1250.

March 7^th

1:30-4pm—City of Creve Coeur Spring Seminar & Environmental EXPO. Creve Coeur Government Center Multi-Purpose Room, 300 N New Ballas Road. 2pm Doug Seely, Creve Coeur City Arborist, will speak on tree care & maintenance. 2:45pm  Richard Reilly, LEED-AP, Environmental Consultant, will speak on greening & weatherization of your home, including information on tax credits, do-it-yourself projects and green certification systems. Booths hosted by AmerenUE, St. Louis County, University of Missouri Extension, The Gateway Gardener and more. Ninebark saplings and other handouts will be provided to attendees. Contact Melissa Weiss with any questions at (636) 442-2081 or mweiss@ci.creve-coeur.mo.us.

March 9^th

1pm—The Elusive Morel. The basics of identification and classification, with an emphasis on various species of morels and non-morel look-alikes, plus tips for hunting morels and safety in the woods. $10. Registration deadline Mar. 9^th. University of Illinois Extension, 900 Hillsboro Ave., Edwardsville. Call (618) 650-7050 or visit www.extension.uiuc.edu/madisonstclair.

6-8 pm—Pest Management: Chemical vs. Natural. Discover the safest approaches to controlling deer, rabbits, beetles and other garden pests. FREE. Hillermann Nursery & Florist in conjunction with East Central College. 2601 E. 5^th St., Washington, MO. To register, or for directions or more information, call (636) 239-6729 or visit www.hillermann.com.

March 10^th

6-9pm— Organic Gardening. Learn the A-Z of growing vegetables, herbs, annuals, perennials and shrubs without harsh pesticides. Includes handy resources for natural gardening. Pre-registration required one week prior to class date. St. Charles County Extension Center, 260 Brown Rd., St. Peters MO. Visit http://extension.missouri.edu/stcharles/mastergardener/classes.shtml or call (636) 970-3000 for information. $20.

6 pm—Alan Branhagen: Best Fruits for Your Home Garden.  The horticulture director at the new 12-acre Heartland Harvest Garden at Powell Gardens in Kansas City will show images and talk about how to grow all types of fruiting plants, vegetables and herbs. FREE.  Part of Bowood’s “Gardening Gurus” spring series. Bowood Farms, 4605 Olive St. in the Central West End. Go to www.bowoodfarms.com or call (314) 454-6868 for more information.

March 11^th

6-8 pm—Go Nuts with Fruits and Berries. Learn plant selection and care for bringing tree fruits, blueberries and strawberries to the dinner table.  FREE. Hillermann Nursery & Florist in conjunction with East Central College. 2601 E. 5^th St., Washington, MO. To register, or for directions or more information, call (636) 239-6729 or visit www.hillermann.com.

1-4 p.m.—Native Plant School: Native Plant Propagation from Seed. Bring your questions, comments, photos, drawings, and plant specimens for discussion. Session includes hands-on tours and demonstrations. Audience participation encouraged. $12 ($8 Garden members).  Whitmire Wildflower Garden at Shaw Nature Reserve. For reservations or more information, call (636) 451-3512 ext. 0 or visit www.shawnature.org.  

2pm and 7pm—Plants of Merit 2010—What Passed the Tests. Chris Nejelski, POM Program Coordinator for Missouri Botanical Garden, guest speaker at Sappington Garden Shop, 11530 Gravois Rd. (314) 843-4700. FREE.

March 11^th & 18^th

6-9pm--Healthy Yards for Clear Streams Seminar. A workshop to help residents and business owners become more  aware of environmentally friendly lawn and landscape practices. Topics on the 11^th include The Connection of Yards to Streams, Lawn Care for a Healthy, Natural Lawn, and Rain Gardens for the Home Landscape. On the 18^th, topics include Yard Friendly Pest Management - Protect the “Good” Bugs, and Right Plant-Right Place - Stream Friendly Landscapes. $35 for both dates. Registration deadline March 5^th. Mail payment and registration to University of Missouri Extension, 260 Brown Rd, Saint Peters, MO 63376-1042, also the location of the event. Checks payable to University Extension Council, or to pay with VISA, Master Card or Discover call 636-970-3000. Visit http://extension.missouri.edu/stcharles/healthyyards.pdf for more details.

March 13^th

9-11am—Square-foot Gardening and Companion Planting. Part of the Sustainable Gardening Workshop Series presented by Gateway Greening and St. Louis Community Colleges. Bell Garden at 3871 Bell, St. Louis. $15. To register call (314) 984-7777.

9-11am--Seed Exchange.  Bring your seed packets and trade your excess seeds with other gardeners at the East Room of the St. Louis County Headquarters Library, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd.

Weekend Gardener. Gateway Convention Center, Collinsville, IL. Get rejuvenated and ready for spring at this event sponsored by University of Illinois Extension. Twenty workshop choices include a variety of topics, among them  Roses by Diane Brueckman; Wise Use of Water and Improving Soils by U of I Extension educator Duane Friend; Miniature Landscapes and Ornamental Grasses by U of I educator Martha Smith; Container Gardening by Sandy Richter of Sandy’s Backporch, Belleville; Vegetable Gardening by Master Gardener Dave Hinton; and several other intriguing topics. Registration information at  www.extension.uiuc.edu/madisonstclair. Seating is limited to the first 150 and pre-registration is required by March 5.  For additional information, call (618) 650-7050. 

March 15^th

3pm—Anna Pavord Book Signing and Presentation. Author of the internationally acclaimed bestseller, “The Tulip,” Pavord’s newest publication, Bulb, is a guide to 540 of her favorite bulbs, offering inspiration, insight, anecdotes, helpful advice and photography to help explain the flowering size, height, planting depth and soil and climate requirements of varying bulbs, corms and tubers. Shoenberg Theater at Missouri Botanical Garden.

6:30-8:30pm— Soil Building and Composting. Topics include soil classifications, soil amendments, soil testing, fertilizing, soil pH, composting materials/techniques. Pre-registration required one week prior to class date. St. Charles County Extension Center, 260 Brown Rd., St. Peters MO. Visit http://extension.missouri.edu/stcharles/mastergardener/classes.shtml or call (636) 970-3000 for information. $15.

7:30pm—Homegrown (Film). Based on the true story of the Dervaes family living off the grid in urban Pasadena, CA. FREE (Donations appreciated). Part of the Good Gardening-Good Food 2010 Film and Workshop Series sponsored by Schlafly Bottleworks. 7260 Southwest Ave., Maplewood.

March 16^th

6-8 pm—Lawn Care Thru the Season. Learn how to grow a healthier and greener lawn.  FREE. Hillermann Nursery & Florist in conjunction with East Central College. 2601 E. 5^th St., Washington, MO. To register, or for directions or more information, call (636) 239-6729 or visit www.hillermann.com.

6:30pm--St. Louis Hydrangea Society Meeting. SLSH President Kim Reiss will present a slide show on “Exciting New Hydrangea Varieties Debuting in 2010.” Sugar Creek Gardens, 1011 N. Woodlawn, Kirkwood.  For more information, call (314) 954-7501, or visit www.stlouishydrangeasociety.org. FREE to members ($10 annual membership fee). 

March 18^th

2pm and 7pm—Mole and other Pest Solutions. Jeff Holper, “The Mole Hunter”, past president of the Missouri Pest Management Association and owner, Holper’s Pest and Animal Solutions, guest speaker at Sappington Garden Shop, 11530 Gravois Rd. (314) 843-4700. FREE.

March 20^th

8am-6pm—Celebrate Spring! Spring open house at Frisella’s! Sample gourmet dips while we fire up the Big Green Egg for some scrumptious snacks.  Jeff Hansen of Hansen’s Tree Service explains benefits of composting. Enjoy Sweet Angelina’s lunch specials and then listen to Deborah Nathe, our special guest from Winding Brook Estate, a 17-acre Lavender Farm in Eureka, Missouri.  Frisella’s Nursery, 550 Hwy. F, Defiance, MO. (636)798-2555.

9am-noon—No-till Vegetable Gardening.   Learn how to grow a garden using lavor-saving no-till methods that prepare and fertilize the soil simply by adding mulch and compost to the surface. Part of the Good Gardening-Good Food 2010 Film and Workshops Series sponsored by Schlafly Bottleworks. 7260 Southwest Ave., Maplewood. $45/workshop or $210 for the 6-workshop series. To register, call Sue at (314) 630-5910 or email brickcitygardens@yahoo.com.

10am & 1pm—New Trends in Gardening. Hear about the trends that have the gardening world all abuzz, along with the most exciting new plants to date. Sugar Creek Gardens, 1011 Woodlawn Rd., Kirkwood. FREE. Call (314) 965-3070.

10am-3pm—Horticultural Therapy Awareness Day. A pretty backyard may be one of the most obvious positive results of gardening, but it is not the only gain. Experience the numerous physical and mental benefits that plants and gardening provide. Monsanto Hall, upper level of the Ridgway Visitor Center at Missouri Botanical Garden.

1-4pm— Grape Vine Pruning Principles & Demo. Topics include fruiting habits of grapes, pruning concepts, cultural requirements and more. Pre-registration required one week prior to class date. St. Charles County Extension Center, 260 Brown Rd., St. Peters MO. Visit http://extension.missouri.edu/stcharles/mastergardener/classes.shtml or call (636) 970-3000 for information. $20.

2 pm—Mimo Davis: Best Flowering Plants for Your Cutting Garden.  Expert cut-flower grower and Lincoln University’s Horticulture Regional Educator talks about the best perennials and annuals for enjoying cut flowers in your home. FREE. Part of Bowood’s “Gardening Gurus” spring series. Bowood Farms, 4605 Olive St. in the Central West End. Go to www.bowoodfarms.com or call (314) 454-6868 for more information.

March 20th

10 am-4 pm—"Green"-scape Festival. Celebrate the first day of spring with us and many other green-minded businesses and organizations including Ameren UE Pure Power.  Learn about easy ways to make your home more eco-friendly and energy-efficient with the help of locally-owned businesses, including St. Louis Composting, Missouri Botanical Garden Plastic Pot Recycling Program & Pots to Planks Program, Missouri Botanical Garden Earthways Center, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and more!  Free native plugs for all attendees! 10am-1pm--Feathered Friends Showcase from the World Bird Sanctuary. 11am--Spring Clean-Up Seminar with Master Gardener Jack Lane. Greenscape Gardens, 2832 Barrett Station Rd., (314) 821-2440. www.greenscapegardens.com.

March 20^th and 27^th

8:30am-12:30pm—Hillermann Landscape Design Advisors. FREE in-store landscape consultations. Bring photos, sketches and measurements, and we’ll offer you design and planting advice. Hillermann Nursery & Florist. 2601 E. 5^th St., Washington, MO. To schedule your 30-minute session, or for directions or more information, call (636) 239-6729 or visit www.hillermann.com.

March 23^rd

1pm—Plant Propagation. Learn a variety of propagation techniques and take away  some of the mystery for successfully growing new plants from seeds,  cuttings and other methods. $10. Registration deadline Mar. 22^nd. University of Illinois Extension, 621 South Belt West, Belleville. Call (618) 236-4172 or visit www.extension.uiuc.edu/madisonstclair.

March 23^rd-25^th

9am-4:30pm—The Living Earth - Environmental Studies School. Five instructors share insights into the world around us during this 2-day intensive course, focusing on land issues, with an optional exam on the third day. Barbara Addelson, 20-year veteran of adult courses at the Missouri Botanical Garden, will teach three subjects, joined by Briana Gross, Ph.D., Biology Professor from Washington University, Susan Day, Daybreak Imagery, writer, speaker and photographer from Alma, Illinois, Glenda Abney, Director of the Earthways Center, a Division of the Missouri Botanical Garden.  Margy Terpstra, Hummingbird Haven, a serious birder and photographer, will share slides of her wildlife paradise followed by a tour of her amazing backyard habitat in Kirkwood. Sponsored by the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri, everyone welcome. National Garden Clubs' Headquarters, 4401 Magnolia Avenue (south end of the Missouri Botanical Garden). Pre-registration is required by March 12th.  $50.00 includes two lunches.  Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists may take this course for credit.  For information, contact Sue Reed, (636) 220-4143 or smrzr@earthlink.net.

Mar. 25^th 

2pm.and 7pm—The Green, Green Grass of St. Louis. Kurt Austermann, Agronomist with Siemer Enterprises,  guest speaker at Sappington Garden Shop, 11530 Gravois Rd. (314) 843-4700. FREE.

March 27^th

9-11:30am— Planning a Flower Garden for Beginners. Learn the basics of garden design, soil preparation and plant selection. Pre-registration required one week prior to class date. St. Charles County Extension Center, 260 Brown Rd., St. Peters MO. Visit http://extension.missouri.edu/stcharles/mastergardener/classes.shtml or call (636) 970-3000 for information. $15.

9am—Let’s Make a Terrarium. Create a terrarium, including traditional design, fairy garden or more modern looks. Supplies provided and experienced tutor to guide you through the process. Glass containers, soil and plants provided. Class size is limited and reservations required. $30 ($20 if you bring your own container). Sugar Creek Gardens, 1011 Woodlawn Rd., Kirkwood. Call (314) 965-3070 for reservations.

10am—Creating Spring Baskets. Frisella’s very own Marion will show you how you can enjoy your spring blooming favorites and create beautiful centerpieces or gift baskets. RSVP at Frisella Nursery, (636) 798-2555.

March 27^th & 28^th

9am-5pm—Greater St. Louis Daffodil Society Show. New cultivars and old favorites are shown by the area’s top growers, who are on hand to give plant care advice and share information about their organization. Beaumont Room, Ridgway Visitor Center at Missouri Botanical Garden. Entry included with Garden admission. http://stldaffodilclub.org.

2-5pm—Vegetable Gardens  102.  Topics include site selection, soil preparation, seed starting, gardening methods including raised beds, square foot gardening, etc., plant selection, and information on many vegetables.  Both organic and conventional gardening approaches will be presented. Presented by the Gardeners of St. Charles County. St. Peters Community and Arts Center, 1035 St. Peters-Howell Rd.. Call (636) 723-2274 to register. $5.

March 29^th

7:30pm—Mad City Chickens (Film). Documents the return of the backyard chicken to Madison, WI. FREE (Donations appreciated). Part of the Good Gardening-Good Food 2010 Film and Workshop Series sponsored by Schlafly Bottleworks. 7260 Southwest Ave., Maplewood.

March 30^th

6-9pm— Home Vegetable Gardening. Topics include soil prep, seed selection, planting, irrigation, weeding, fertilizing, pest control and harvest. Pre-registration required one week prior to class date. St. Charles County Extension Center, 260 Brown Rd., St. Peters MO. Visit http://extension.missouri.edu/stcharles/mastergardener/classes.shtml or call (636) 970-3000 for information. $20.

6pm—Best New Perennials and Shrubs. Learn about the exciting new creations that have the gardening world amazes, awed and star struck.  Sugar Creek Gardens, 1011 Woodlawn Rd., Kirkwood. FREE. Call (314) 965-3070 for reservations.

April 3rd

9-11:30am— Planning an Herb Garden. Learn about garden deisgn, plant lists and herb uses. Tour on-site herb garden, weather permitting. Pre-registration required one week prior to class date. St. Charles County Extension Center, 260 Brown Rd., St. Peters MO. Visit http://extension.missouri.edu/stcharles/mastergardener/classes.shtml or call (636) 970-3000 for information. $15.

April 4^th

9am-noon—Chickens 101—Raising Chickens in the City.   Everything you need to know, from coop design and feed formulas to city ordinances governing urban livestock. Part of the Good Gardening-Good Food 2010 Film and Workshops Series sponsored by Schlafly Bottleworks. 7260 Southwest Ave., Maplewood. $45/workshop or $210 for the workshop series. To register, call Sue at (314) 630-5910 or email brickcitygardens@yahoo.com.

April 5^th

6:30-8:30pm— Plant Propagation. Learn to grow your own plants from seed and cuttings. Pre-registration required one week prior to class date. St. Charles County Extension Center, 260 Brown Rd., St. Peters MO. Visit http://extension.missouri.edu/stcharles/mastergardener/classes.shtml or call (636) 970-3000 for information. $15.

7:30pm—Dirt! The Movie (Film). The little known story of the relationship between humans and living soil. FREE (Donations appreciated). Part of the Good Gardening-Good Food 2010 Film and Workshop Series sponsored by Schlafly Bottleworks. 7260 Southwest Ave., Maplewood.

April 6^th

6pm—Lighten Up—Colorful Combinations for Shade Gardens. Learn how to combine flower and foliage color, form and texture for season-long interest in your garden. Sugar Creek Gardens, 1011 Woodlawn Rd., Kirkwood. FREE. Call (314) 965-3070.