May 15 – October 5, 2013

After the heat and drought of 2012 that left many landscapes and gardeners stressed, this series, hosted by the Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens, is sure to revive gardeners’ spirits and give people lots of ideas for revitalizing their landscapes. The series begins on May 15 and runs through October with themes of Spring Renewal, Sizzling Summer Beauties, and Fall Finale. “I’m excited about this series,” explained Myers. “We’ll showcase possible plant replacements, stress tolerant low maintenance plants, and plant combinations to give landscapes a seasonal facelift after last year's challenging season.”

New this year, attendees who bring a new walk participant will receive a free annual membership to the Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens. Proceeds from the series will support the Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens’ Children’s Plant Science and Environmental Education at Boerner Botanical Gardens.

Spring Renewal - Wednesday, May 15th & Tuesday, May 21st, 6:30 pm
See what's blooming in the gardens and start a list of colorful spring beauties you'll want to add to your garden. We will look at a variety of plants from groundcovers to the towering trees. Form, texture and colorful flowers and emerging leaves will be the focus of this walk.

Sizzling Summer Beauties - Wednesday, July 17th & Tuesday, July 23rd, 6:30 pm
The annuals are up and growing and summer perennials are in bloom. We will look at new plant introductions and traditional favorites that are thriving this summer that also tend to perform well in Wisconsin's variable weather, giving you plenty of ideas for jazzing up your landscape.

Fall Finale - Saturday, October 5th, 10 am
Fall is a great time to plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs, and trees. And a walk through Boerner Botanical Gardens will help you gather ideas for additions you'll want to add to your landscape now or next season. We will look at multi-season plants that provide interest to the landscape in fall and beyond.

Fall Finale Family Fun Walk - Saturday, October 5th, 1 pm
$25 per family (up to 5 individuals).
We'll explore the touch, sound and smells of the gardens as we find all that fall offers. Our walk includes a scavenger hunt, bark rubbings, leaf prints and a garden activity you'll take home to grow.

Cost: Adult Walks - Members $25/walk; Non-members $30/walk
Family Fun Walk - $25 per family (up to 5 individuals).

For more information or to register call 414-525-5659. Class size is limited - so please register early.

The Garden Revitalization series is sponsored by:
Kanavas Landscape Management, Aurora Health Care and American Transmission Company

Official media sponsor – 99.1 The Mix

May 25, 2013

11 a.m. - Melinda will present on "Elderberries"

Boerner Botanical Gardens
Hales Corners, WI

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June 1, 2013

Join me at these Stein Gardens and Gifts locations on Sat., June 1 as I present:

“Late Spring Rejuvenation for your Landscape” - There's still time to improve the health and beauty of your landscape for now and in the future. Gardening expert, TV/radio host & author Melinda Myers will provide late spring planting ideas and low maintenance strategies to revitalize your landscape. She'll also provide tips for preparing your existing landscape for the often stressful season ahead and be available to answer your gardening questions.

Sat., June 1, 2013
(11 a.m.-1 p.m.) Stein Gardens and Gifts - Mequon, N10850W13 Port Washington Rd.

(2 - 4 p.m.) Stein Gardens and Gifts – Wauwatosa, 12217 W Watertown Plank Rd.

June 2, 2013

3-4 p.m. - Secrets to Container Success - Containers add color, seasonal interest, and additional growing space that every gardener seems to desire. But keeping container gardens looking good all season-long can be challenging. Melinda will share tips to help you reduce maintenance and increase success with your container gardens. She’ll cover container selection, time-saving and low-maintenance container care as well as strategies for dealing with environmental challenges.

Location:  Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, Denver, CO

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July 13, 2013, 10 am - 1 pm

Stop by the Kanavas Landscape Management booth where I'll be on had to answer your gardening questions and just talk gardening!

Kneeland Walker House
Wauwatosa, WI

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Aug. 1-11, 2013

Check back for more details on Melinda's presentation times and topics - coming soon!

We Energies' Energy Park
Wisconsin State Fair Park
West Allis, WI

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