GARDEN DESIGN - BUILDING YOUR PERFECT GARDEN
In-person Class with Kim Seelinger ~ at North Central Michigan College in Petoskey at the Health & Science Building Room 333.
If you love to garden and do-it-yourself, check out this exciting class to get your Spring gardening projects kickstarted-- Whether you’re thinking about re-creating or expanding your existing garden space, or if you’re just starting your landscape design following a new build, this is the class for you! In this class we’ll discuss the steps necessary to design & build a beautiful landscape in your yard. Register here.
Initial design and layout with a focus on creating drama & curb appeal in your garden
Plant selection with a focus on color and texture
Garden bed preparation
Selecting plant materials to suit your situation – critically thinking about your garden space
Planting
Ongoing maintenance
Starting small and building on your plan
The class will provide some real-world examples of plans that have been brought to life and provide a forum to discuss your unique landscape needs.
About your instructor: Kim Seelinger is a Master Gardener, certified through Michigan State University in 2002. Kim has worked in several retail greenhouses and has developed and maintained many public and private gardens. She also does some residential landscape design, consulting & maintenance. Her specialty is creating layered landscapes for multi-season interest, using leaf color and texture to create drama. Kim is also an avid skier and cyclist. She spends time skiing in the mountains every winter and is a certified ski instructor. She also spends many hours on her bike in northern Michigan in the summertime. However, “Gardening is my passion—I love getting my hands dirty, and I truly believe that an hour in the garden puts life’s problems in perspective.”