The Booth:
Good Oak will again be attending the Wisconsin Garden Expo, this weekend, February 9th - 11th. See us at booth 324! We'd love to talk to folks about ecological land management and sustainable landscaping practices.We will also be selling items from our Sustainable Garden Center, including quality tools and books on a variety of topics including natural landscaping, edible wild plants, pollinators, and restoration practices.
Presentations:
This year Frank will be giving four presentations, at least one each day of the Expo. Here's what's on the schedule:Planting a Prairie: Choose Your Own Adventure
Friday, Feb. 9, @ 5:15 pmRoom: Mendota 5
Add beauty to your landscape, reduce maintenance costs and provide a critical haven for wildlife. This talk will outline the process of prairie establishment and help you chart a course that fits the needs of your site.
Handouts: Prairie Plant Sources, Books and Websites
Restoring Your Woodland to Health
Saturday, Feb. 10, @ 4:45 pmRoom: Waubesa/Kegonsa
Learn the steps necessary to restore your woodland to a stable, healthy habitat and home for birds, butterflies, bees and wildflowers.
Handouts: Woodand Restoration HandOutline
Gardening for Pollinators
Sunday, Feb. 11, @ 10:15 amRoom: Mendota 8
Pollinators provide critical ecosystem services and are under threat from a variety of human impacts. Learn what you can do to make your yard a haven for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and the many other "little things that run the world".
Handouts: Native Plant Sources, Books and Web and Native Bee and Hummingbird Plants
Rain Gardens: The Next Generation
Feb. 11, @ 2:00 pmRoom: Mendota 8
Rain gardens help us control runoff and clean up our lakes and streams. They can also present many design challenges. Learn why we need rain gardens, how they work and how you can make your next generation rain garden better.
Handouts: Native Plant Sources, Books and Web
Reference: Rain Gardens: A How-To Manual for Homeowners
We look forward to seeing you there!
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