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We offer classes and special events throughout the year including featured gardening experts, activities for the kids, and much more. Here you'll find classes for gardeners at all levels, we cater to the beginning gardener, the out of control hobbyist and everyone in between. No reservations are necessary, unless noted.
Garden Clubs, welcome! Looking for something special for your next meeting? Come to Sugar Creek. We would be happy to host your meeting and put on a program for your group. Another fun idea--book your group for one of our popular Garden Parties. Call 314-965-3070 for reservations. This service is free. |
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Garden Blitz, Missouri Botanical Gardens
Saturday, March 3, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Visit our booth to receive Free Fertilizer, Free Gardening Handouts, Coupons for Plants. |
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Best Spring Gardening Tips
Saturday, March 3, 10 a.m. call 314-965-3070 for reservations
Based on Karen's Garden Calendar, a compilation of proven gardening techniques by masterful gardener Karen Collins, you'll learn great tips for early spring gardening. You'll discover which varieties are in flower along with the garden practices that will produce the longest-blooming, heaviest producing plants. Hear about the problems that may be lurking and the garden chores you can expect. Soil preparation, fertilizing, dead-heading and pruning, pest and disease control, propagation and other proven techniques will be discussed.
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Beginning Perennial Gardening
Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m. call 314-965-3070 for reservations
Tired of replanting annuals year after year? Then it's time to move to perennial gardening. In the class we will take you though the steps needed to create a successful garden. The fundamentals of soil, plant selection, light requirements, and color schemes will be discussed. |
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Beginning Perennial Garden Design
Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m. call 314-965-3070 for reservations
Like any artistic adventure, building a perennial garden is full of colorful choices and creative expression, but at the same time can be challenging and somewhat intimidating. This class will provide you with a solid foundation on how to design your own perennial garden. Learn how to select and combine plants based on color, texture, form and bloom time for a masterpiece that will delight your family and friends. |
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Let's Make A Terrarium
Thursday, March 22, 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 5 p.m. $45 fee, call 314-965-3070 for reservations
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Oh Deer, Rabbit and Deer Resistant Gardening
Bambi sure is cute, but certainly is pesky. If deer and rabbits are feasting on all of your hard work, don’t despair—come to this class to learn proven battle tested tips. Hear about the techniques and repellents that will keep the animals away from your prized beauties, along with the many perennials and annuals that they find distasteful. |
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Tuesday, April 3, 6 p.m. Thursday, April 5, 10 a.m.
Talented hybridizers have concocted truly remarkable plants for 2012. You’ll hear about the exciting new creations that have the garden world amazed, awed, and just plain star struck.
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Gardening Under Trees
Tuesday, April 10, 6 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 10 a.m.
This entertaining and informative talk will teach you how to garden under your trees without damaging them. Also discussed will be the ever-expanding selection of shade plants. Learn how to combine flower and foliage color, form and texture for season-long interest in your garden. |
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Tuesday, April 17, 6 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 10 a.m.
Breath fresh life into your garden with the newest and best in gardening. We'll dazzle you with the most exciting plants to date plus fantastic innovative design trends. Learn about the most effective fertilizers and eco-friendly pest deterrents. The latest in gardening methods will also be discussed. |
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Tuesday, April 24, 6 p.m.
Learn about the vines that
will turn an ordinary garden into a showcase. You will hear about the
Clematis, Roses, along with other exceptional sun and shade climbers for
beautiful havens of vibrant color. Pruning and maintenance techniques
will also be discussed.
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Choice Perennials and Shrubs for Wet Areas
Thursday, April 26, 6 p.m.
At times too much water in the garden can prevent many plants to thrive. Or the problem can be a constant one where the soil is soggy all year around. In this informative session you will learn which plants thrive in this environment, along with garden techniques and tips to turn your boggy area into an interesting and attractive garden. |
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Tuesday, May 1, 6 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 10 a.m.
Learn creative combinations of plants, colors and textures to amaze your family and friends. You will hear about the breathtaking plants that will transform your window boxes, moss baskets, hayracks, and pots into living art forms.
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Annuals for Explosive Color
Tuesday, May 8, 6 p.m.
Annuals are incredibly versatile, perfect for containers, edging, or to spice up a perennial garden. Extremely diverse, they are available in multitudes of colors, shapes, forms and sizes. Yet with all the choices comes the tough part, making the correct selections. In this class we will fill you in on the showiest, strongest performers, along with the exceptional new hybrids. |
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Successive Blooms-Keep Your Garden In Bloom Spring Till Fall
Thursday, May 10, 6 p.m.
Learn the secrets of a breathtaking, ever-blooming garden. You’ll discover the showiest perennials along with the longest blooming, heaviest producing plants available. We will also share with you the techniques needed to keep these plants in flower all season. |
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Ann Million
Saturday, May 12, 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m. for reservations and directions call 314-965-3070
One of our most popular events! Here is a chance to see a fabulous mature garden, spilling over with luscious blooms. This class will take place at Ann’s extraordinary perennial and rose garden in Crestwood. You’ll see for yourself exquisite plant combinations and mature specimens. Fertilizing and maintenance techniques will also be discussed. |
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Choice Perennials and Shrubs for Dry Areas
Tuesday, May 15, 6 p.m.
We all have them, those difficult gardening spots—dry areas that are too shady, or too hot, or possibly with poor soil too. Discover the gardening techniques to help your plants cope along with the best varieties that naturally do well in these inhospitable conditions. |
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presented by Kim Reiss, President of the St. Louis Hydrangea Society
Tuesday, May 22, 6 p.m.
Forget about those old
Hydrangeas that only bloom occasionally, if ever. Due to hybridizers
outstanding work, Hydrangeas now reliably produce fantastic blossoms in
a myriad of colors, sizes, and forms. However, with the vast selection, along with each variety having its own pruning and light
requirements, finding the right one can be daunting. In this informative
session you will learn the top choices for sun and shade.
Pruning, fertilizing, and care will also be discussed.
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Tuesday, May 29, 6 p.m.
As much as we love the Knockout Roses, many more disease and pest resistant roses are now available. Learn about the climbers, shrubs, groundcover and mini roses that thrive in St. Louis, along with techniques and tips for the showiest displays. |
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Sugar Creek Gardens' Best Summer Gardening Tips p resented by Karen Collins
Saturday, June 2, 10 a.m.
Based on Karen's Garden Calendar, a compilation of proven gardening techniques by masterful gardener Karen Collins, you'll learn great tips for summer gardening. Discover which varieties are flowering along with the garden practices that will produce the longest-blooming, heaviest producing plants. Hear about the problems that may be lurking and the garden chores you can expect. Soil preparation, fertilizing, dead-heading and pruning, pest and disease control, propagation and other proven techniques will be discussed. |
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Saturday, June 9, 10 a.m.
Take the guess work out of plant selection. With this class you'll discover the showiest, longest blooming, heaviest producing perennials and shrubs available. Learn their growing requirements along with the techniques needed to keep these plants in top flower production form. |
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Saturday June 16, 10 a.m.
At this demonstration we will show the art of creating miniature landscapes. Learn about doll size shrubs, plus the perennials, annuals and vines with teeny tiny leaves and flowers. You'll learn the unique care tiny plants need along with mini gardening design tips and techniques. |
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Saturday, July 7, 10 a.m.
Learn the secrets of a breathtaking, ever-blooming garden. You’ll discover the showiest perennials along with the longest blooming, heaviest producing plants available. We will also share with you the techniques needed to keep these plants in flower all season. |
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Saturday, July 14, 10 a.m.
Bambi sure is cute, but certainly is pesky. If deer and rabbits are feasting on all of your hard work, don’t despair—come to this class to learn proven battle tested tips. Hear about the techniques and repellents that will keep the animals away from your prized beauties, along with the many perennials and annuals that they find distasteful. |
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Curb Appeal 911
Saturday, July 21, 10 a.m.
Whether you are trying to sell your home, or just spruce up the front, we'll give you creative ideas to make the most of your home's appearance to entice a buyer, or to give a warm welcome to your friends and family. You'll hear about exquisite containers, classy door decorations, and plants for front garden pizzazz.
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Saturday, July 28, 10 a.m.
We will teach you aggressive pruning techniques that will help you achieve strong, more compact plants and many more blooms in your garden. A very informative class for those willing to be truly daring! |
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Colorful Shady Oasis, Long Blooming Perennials for Shade
Saturday, August 4, 10 a.m.
Here’s your chance to learn how to create a shady retreat with the ever expanding selection of perennials and ferns, along with our cherished natives. Learn how to combine these plants for season-long interest in your garden. |
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Bold Accents
Saturday, August 11, 10 a.m.
If your garden seems a bit boring this class is for you. Discover the fabulous, can't take your eyes off plants that will transform your garden into a living breathing masterpiece. You'll learn the shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses that scream "look at me!" |
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presented by Sally Barrett, Garden Designer
Saturday, August 18, 10 a.m.
Clay soil is a difficult condition that many of us in Missouri face, yet this challenge can be overcome. Sally Barrett, long time garden designer with Sugar Creek and an experience clay soil gardener, will fill you in on the soil preparation along with the plants that perform well in these tough spots. |
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Best Fall Gardening Tips presented by Karen Collins
Saturday, August 25, 10 a.m.
Based on Karen's Garden Calendar, a compilation of proven gardening techniques by masterful gardener Karen Collins, you'll learn great tips for fall gardening. Discover which varieties are flowering along with the garden practices that will produce the longest-blooming, heaviest producing plants. Hear about the problems that may be lurking and the garden chores you can expect. Soil preparation, fertilizing, dead-heading and pruning, pest and disease control, propagation and other proven techniques will be discussed. |
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Saturday, September 8, 10 a.m.
At this demonstration you'll see outstanding plant combinations to enliven your containers and window boxes with the color and texture of Autumn. You will see the exciting variety of plants that look great up to and sometimes through the coldest days of winter. |
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September 15, 10 a.m.
It's not over yet! There are a surprising number of beautiful flowering plants that are at their best in late summer and fall. You'll discover the showiest perennials, vines and annuals, the majestic hydrangeas plus the top ornamental grasses for superior late season gardens.
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Exquisite Fall Containers for Entrance Ways and Patios
Saturday, September 22, 10 a.m.
At this demonstration you'll see outstanding plant combinations to enliven your containers and window boxes with the color and texture of Autumn. You will see the exciting variety of plants that look great up to and sometimes through the coldest days of winter. |
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Spread the Wealth--Propagating Perennials
Saturday, September 29, 10 a.m.
This class takes you through the basics of plant division, along with other techniques of perennial propagation. |
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Begin In the Fall
Saturday, October 6, 10 a.m.
Are you dreaming of a spring garden overflowing with billowing blossoms? If so, now is the time to prepare. Learn the spring perennials and bulbs, along with fall soil preparation, fertilizing and care that will ensure a fabulous display.
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Saturday October 13, 10 a.m.
At this demonstration we will show the art of creating miniature landscapes. Learn about doll size shrubs, plus the perennials, annuals and vines with teeny tiny leaves and flowers. You'll learn the unique care tiny plants need along with mini gardening design tips and techniques. |
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Saturday, November 3, 10 a.m. $45 fee, call 314-965-3070 for reservations
Are you intrigued by terrariums but aren’t sure how to make one? Where do you get those tiny plants? And what kind of potting soil should you use? What about drainage? Let us take the terror out of terrariums by providing all the supplies along with an experienced terrarium tutor to guide you through the process. From traditional designs to fairy garden terrariums to more modern looks, we’ve got the inspiration to help you make your terrariums a one-of-kind work of art. We’ll provide a variety of glass containers for you to choose from, potting soil, and plants, and walk you through the process as we build our terrariums together. Be prepared to get your hands dirty—when the class is finished, you’ll have a completed terrarium to enjoy for years to come. Class size is limited and reservations are required. All supplies included: $45. Bring your own glass container and save $10 on class fee. |
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Saturday, November 10, 10 a.m. call 314-965-3070 for reservations
Amaryllis are among the most beautiful holiday plants, available in multitudes of colors and forms. At this session you'll be inspired with fun and creative ways to use them in centerpieces and arrangements. You'll discover the best varieties, plus tips for growing, making flowers last, and propagation. |
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Saturday, November 17, 10 a.m. call 314-965-3070 for reservations
Enliven your plant containers and window boxes with the festive foliage, plants and decorations of the season. During this demonstration you will see how easy it is to create exquisite containers that will look good through the holiday season and beyond. |
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Holiday Open House Saturday, November 24 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free wine, punch and munchies
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Holiday Decorating Using Natural Elements
Saturday, December 1, 10 a.m. call 314-965-3070 for reservations
Your yard is a treasure chest of holiday decorations just waiting for your artistic touch. Learn how to use the bounty of your yard, along with seasonal greens and ornaments, to create Yuletide delights for your home, outside containers, and window boxes. |
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December 8, 10 a.m. call 314-965-3070 for reservations
We will give you a wealth of ways to dress your home in splendor for the holidays, from front porch to party table, hall to hearth. Learn about the newest ideas for wreaths, mantels, chandeliers, and entryways.
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Special
Events and Classes
The
Missouri Botanical Garden and the Horticulture Co-op of Metro St. Louis
have joined forces to offer area gardeners, both beginner and advanced,
a day full of helpful information from the best local and nationally
recognized edible gardening experts. Plan to attend the St. Louis
Garden Blitz: “Solve – Grow – Enjoy” on Saturday, Mar. 3 from 8 a.m.
to 4 p.m. at the Garden. Enjoy an informative and inspiring day
of classes, demonstrations, exhibits and workshops featuring both
nationally and locally recognized horticulture professionals. Cost is
$85 per person and advance registration is required starting Feb. 1.
Sugar
Creek Gardens' 
Are you intrigued by
terrariums but aren’t sure how to make one? Where do you get those tiny
plants? And what kind of potting soil should you use? What about
drainage? Let us take the terror out of terrariums by providing all the
supplies along with an experienced terrarium tutor to guide you through
the process. From traditional designs to fairy garden terrariums to more
modern looks, we’ve got the inspiration to help you make your terrariums
a one-of-kind work of art. We’ll provide a variety of glass containers
for you to choose from, potting soil, and plants, and walk you through
the process as we build our terrariums together. Be prepared to get your
hands dirty—when the class is finished, you’ll have a completed
terrarium to enjoy for years to come. Class size is limited and
reservations are required. All supplies included: $45. Bring your own
glass container and save $10 on class fee. 
Saturday,
March 24, 10 a.m.
Exceptional
New Perennials and Shrubs
New Trends in Gardening
Growing
Up, A Guide to Vines
Dazzling
Containers for Entrance Ways, Patios and Gardens
Garden
Stroll with 
The Ultimate Hydrangea Guide
Easy
Care Roses
Profuse
Blooming Perennials and Shrubs
Fairy
Gardening, Mini Landscaping for Containers and Gardens
Successive
Blooms-Keep Your Garden In Bloom Spring Till Fall
Maintaining
Perennials and Rejuvenating Your Summer Garden
Clay
Busters
Exquisite
Fall Containers for Entrance Ways and Patios
Vibrant Fall
Gardens
Beautiful Spring
Gardens 
Fairy
Gardening, Mini Landscaping for Containers and Gardens
Amaryllis
for Holiday Displays
Holiday Outdoor Containers
for Entrance Ways and Patios
join
us in celebrating the season
Holiday Decorating