FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Richmond, Virginia- August 10^th, 2009- Strange’s Florist, Greenhouse, and Garden Center will be offering fall “Garden Talks”. These short seminars are designed to educate the Richmond gardener on common problems, new practices, and exciting plants. Being offered are several one hour seminars at the Strange’s Broad Street location (12111 West Broad Street, Short Pump).

These talks include:

August 29^th & 30^th 10AM – 2PM- Give Your Containers a Fresh Look– This is an ongoing demonstration to show you how to revitalize your containers.

August 29^th 3PM- Eeewwww! What’s Wrong With My Plant?– Question and answer session with our experts. Bring us your examples, pictures and questions, and we’ll fix it for you.

September 5^th 10AM- Take the First Step to Garden Organically– “I Must Garden” organic gardening experts give you the inside tips on how to keep your garden organic and healthy.

September 12^th 10AM- Now is the Time to Plant Daffodils and Tulips– Start your spring colors now with bulbs.

September 12^th 11AM- Fall is For Planting– Let our experts walk you through the steps for successful planting.

September 26^th 10AM- Design a Four-Season Border with Flowering Shrubs and Perennials– Create beds that are exciting year round!

September 26^th 11AM-12PM- Caring for Orchids and Tricks for Re-blooming– Unlock the secrets to these tricky flowers.

September 26^th & 27^th 1PM-2PM- Get Your Containers Ready for Fall– Make your containers come alive with “Fall Magic”.

October 3^rd & 4^th 10AM-11AM, 2PM-3PM- Plant Your Containers Now for Spring– Incorporate bulbs into your containers now.

October 10^th 10AM- Gardening for Wildlife: The Birds and The Bees– Plant a garden that attracts and feeds birds, bees, butterflies and humming birds.

October 17^th & 18^th 10AM-11AM, 2PM-3PM- Learn How to Use Trees and Shrubs in Containers– Trees and shrubs aren’t just for your landscape! Incorporate them into your containers.

October 24^th 11AM- Succulents: How to Make a Living Wreath– How to make a living wreath for your front door out of hardy succulents.

October 31^st 10AM-1PM- Planting Paper Whites with Kids– Instill a love for gardening at a young age with this “Pea Pod Club” activity. Roam the property for activities all over!

Strange’s was founded in the early 1930’s and is Richmond’s largest family owned and operated Florist, Greenhouse, and Garden Center. Strange’s is known for providing the best plants, flowers, products, and advice in the area. Voted Best Plant Selection by Richmond Magazine 2009.

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For more information please contact:

Strange’s Garden Center

12111 West Broad Street

Richmond, VA, 23233

804-360-2800

www.StrangesGardenCenter.com