Garden seminars planned in April

Greenhouse Garden Center has announced it's lineup of free seminars for April. Most are outside, so come prepared with a jacket, if needed. Reservations are not required for these seminars. Unless otherwise noted, David Ruf, owner of Greenhouse Garden Center, will present the seminars.

The center is located at 2450 S. Curry St. For more information, call 882-8600.

• 10 a.m. today - Spring Tune-up for Sprinkler and Drip Systems offered

With the rising cost of water, it is becoming increasingly important that your irrigation system is in the very best operating condition possible. Right now is the time to check your irrigation system out and get it up and running in preparation for the long, hot days ahead. David Ruf, owner of the garden center, will present the

• 11 a.m. Sunday - Attracting Birds To Your Yard

Elona Lathrop of Greenhouse Garden Center will give a free seminar. Lathrop, a local birder, has been counting and observing birds in Northern Nevada for several years. Her vast knowledge in bird identification and habits will be very interesting to all gardeners who enjoy attracting birds into their yards.

• 10 a.m. April 9 - Let's Start the Garden - Planting Cool Season Crops

April is the time to start planting cool season crops outdoors from seed. This usually includes vegetables like lettuce, broccoli, cabbage, onions and more. It is also time to start warm season vegetables indoors. This includes vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and squashes.

With our short growing season in Northern Nevada, find out all the tricks to a successful and abundant vegetable garden this season.

• 11 a.m. April 10 - Selecting and Growing Roses in Northern Nevada

Northern Nevada is a wonderful area to grow roses. Color choices range from white to deep reds, all shades of pink, lavender, yellow and even multicolors. Rose types include tea, floribunda, climbing, minis, tree, carpet and grandifloras.

Elona Lathrop, a rosarian at Greenhouse Garden Center in Carson City, will give the seminar.

• 10 a.m. April 23 - Let's Talk Fruit Trees In Northern Nevada

Here in Northern Nevada, we have a wide variety of fruit trees that will grow and will give a good fruit yield. David Ruf will discuss grafting fruit trees. There will also be a large selection of fruit trees available for purchase.

Attend a seminar and receive a coupon for 15 percent off of up to five items purchased for that weekend.

• 10 a.m. April 30 - Square Foot Gardening

You can garden with less work, less weeding and less watering.