Join gardening expert, TV host and author Melinda Myers at Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners, WI for this unique first-time series of garden walks guided by Melinda. The walks will feature a season long look at plants providing color, texture or form that can add beauty to your landscape at different times of the season.  Walk away with plenty of ideas for improving your gardens and brightening your landscape throughout the year during this unique experience that will enable you to get your questions answered by Melinda directly within an intimate group setting.  Melinda will provide handouts that will help guide you at home as you create the garden you’ve always longed for! Plus, after the walk, see plant samples of the featured plants and create your own bloom-time journal.

Education & Visitor Center Atrium
*Fee: Member $20/Walk - $80 All Five Walks
Non-member $25/Walk - $100 All Five Walks
Space is limited. Walks are held rain or shine.

To register or for more information call 414-525-5659

*Proceeds Support Children’s Plant Science and Environmental Education at Boerner Botanical Gardens

Beginning May 20th take the free virtual tour online.

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Bold Bulbs and Spring Flowers

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Get your garden off to a colorful start with bulbs and spring flowering trees, shrubs and perennials. Look for attractive combinations and overlooked beauties.

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Ground Covers and Vines

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The annuals haven't filled the garden with color and the summer bloomers aren't at their peak. Find out what's blooming so you can help fill your early summer landscape with color.

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Mid Summer

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July 14, 2010

Summer's heat can take its toll on both you and your garden. Take a walk through Boerner to find out what annuals, perennials and summer blooming shrubs sparkle in the summer heat.

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Late Summer

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August 4, 2010

End the summer with a splash of unexpected color. Look for outstanding annuals and perennials to fill in any color and planting voids in the landscape.

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Autumn Colors

September 15: Walking Tour 6:00 - Sunset
(To register or for more information call 414-525-5659)

The landscape is starting to change to its autumnal color display. The ornamental grasses and fall perennials are stealing the show. Look for ways to help your landscape season end in a blaze of color.