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Bloomingdale 630-529-9394
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Seminars
Gardening is something we can all enjoy no matter what skill level, or tastes each of us have. We offer seminars in several different areas of gardening so that you can further develop your knowledge about your favorite area, or find a new interest to pursue. Our seminars are great for novice gardeners as well as green thumbs. Platt Hill Nursery's knowledgeable staff members are here to help you succeed in all of your garden endeavors. Here is our seminar and workshops schedule for 2012. We look forward having you visit us for some of these great events. If you have any questions about the seminars you can contact Mike in Bloomingdale, or Erin and Cindy at the Carpentersville location.
We also offer private seminars for garden groups and clubs. Please contact either store for more details
Sun Loving Perennials
March 3rd - 10 a.m.
Come learn about some of the popular sun loving perennials for your yard. This is a great time for Q & A about specific varieties, designing a sun perennial garden, and how to best care for sun perennials.
Shade Loving Perennials
March 10th - 10 a.m.
Come learn about some of the popular shade loving perennials for your yard. This is a great time for Q & A about specific varieties, designing a shade perennial garden, and how to best care for shade perennials.
Landscape Design
March 24th - 10 a.m.
Let our experts show you how! Gardening is an artform and our design experts would love to help you develop a plan for a beautiful and successful garden. This is also a great time for Q & A on plants, planting, watering, and more. Get your garden gloves ready!
Spring Preview & Open House Weekend
April 14th &15th
The wait is over! Spring is here and its time to get back out into the garden. Our spring preview is a great time to take a look at new plant varieties for the year. Stop in to see what’s new and on sale!
Landscaping Shady Areas
June 16th - 10 a.m.
Shadier parts of the garden can be a bit trickier to find plants for, but theres a whole pallet of wonderful specimens that will bring beauty to the shadowed parts of your garden. It's a great way to find plants that will thrive in your exposure, and accent one another to create a garden masterpiece in your yard. Learn how to use shade friendly annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees together. Get your garden gloves ready and bring lots of questions!
Platt-a-Palooza Weekend
Septmber 1st - 3rd
It's that time again for great fun and savings. This is an event for the whole family. Food, Fun, and Fantastic Savings! Come in for specials and to test your luck your turn at spinning the Wheel of Savings! Everyone’s a winner!
Loving Your Lawn
September 15th - 10 a.m.
Hot, dry summers can wreak havoc on lawns leaving them dry, thin, and spotty. Learn how to help rejuvenate your stressed and struggling lawn. Come in and learn about seed, fertilizing, watering and aeration. Get your lawn back to looking its best and make sure its greener than "the other side"!
Holiday Open House
Nov. 9th - 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing evening with friends while browsing or vast selection of ornaments and decorations for the holiday season. We serve some light refreshments to enjoy while you browse. It's an entire evening of spirit, fun, and a great time to make custom orders for all of your holiday decorating needs. Stop in for savings on Christmas décor and have some light refreshments.
Holiday Open House Weekend
Nov 10th & 11th
This weekend is dedicated to getting the holiday season started right, and is a great time to enjoy a relaxed shopping experience before the hustle of the holidays arrive. This weekend is a great time to put in custom pot of greens (POG), cone of greens(COG), wreath, planter, and bow orders. Stop in for savings on Christmas décor.
Bow Making
Nov. 10th - 10 a.m.
Learn how to make a bow from one of our skilled designers. Then check out our large ribbon selection to make your own bows. We’ll supply the ribbon to learn with for free.