Workshops

March 24th at 6 PM	Biblical Horticulture, lead by Master Gardener and Schedel Volunteer Elaine Mylander. Was that mysterious fruit in the Garden of Eden really an apple? The writers of the Bible knew that people could best visualize unimaginable things by means of things they know. That is why in telling stories of God's mysteries, they used common items that we can see, touch, smell or taste to point out truths that are beyond our experience. Jesus and the prophets before him often referred to plant materials as symbols when they were teaching. The people, being herdsman and farmers, could easily relate to the plants they knew so well.
April 28th	Rain Barrel Workshop at 6pm in the Trellis Gallery. Learn how you can save money & water by building your own rain barrel. You will need to bring a buddy for assembly. Barrels are prepped and equipment provided. Fee is $65 per barrel. Limit 20 barrels. Contact Ottawa SWCD for reservations 419-898-1595. Also learn “what’s new with annuals” by Jill Bench of Benches Greenhouse Elmore. Workshop held in the Trellis Gallery.
May 7th	Workshop. Learn how to properly dress and wear your kimono. Plus learn of different styles of Kimono and history thereof. Workshop held in the Brown Welcome Center
May 19th at 6:30	Scott Kirby of Davey Tree presents The Benefits of Trees. How to properly plant and care for new and developed trees. Learn proper mulching techniques as well as proper pruning guidelines. Reservations required. Fees apply.
May 28th at 9am	Ken & Kim Kauffman of the Black Swamp Bird Observatory, will guide a bird walk through the 17 acre gardens. Discover what birds are in your backyard. Reservations required. Fees apply.
June 2nd at 6:30	Evening Guided Tour of the Gardens. Evening tours are open to individuals or small groups. Learn historical Schedel information plus detailed information on trees and flora on the 17 acre garden estate. Reservations required. Fees apply.
June 16th at 6:30	Cindy Bench of Route 2 Bench Farms in Curtice, will demonstrate “how to make the most of your container gardening”. Show stopping containers with both annuals and perennials. Also learn creative ways to “contain” your herbs and vegetables. Seminar located in the trellis gallery. Cindy will have a select variety of perennials for sale at this time. Reservations required. Fees apply.
June 30th at 6:30	Honey Bees. Chris Ashley will demonstrate how to create and care for your own hive. Seminar will be held at the Schedel bee hive. Does and don’ts will be reviewed and questions are welcomed. Reservations required. Fees apply.
July 7th at 6:30pm	Evening Guided Tour of the Gardens. Evening tours are open to individuals or small groups. Learn historical Schedel information plus detailed information on trees and flora on the 17 acre garden estate. Reservations required. Fees apply.
July 21st at 6:30 pm	Karen Langan of Mulberry Creek Farms, will be demonstrating unique and unusual herbs that you can grow at home. Thanks to Mulberry Creek, Schedel Gardens has been able to ”spice” up the grounds with a newly added culinary herb garden and a medicinal plant garden. Both beds are located on the upper level gardens which is where the seminar will be held. Reservations required. Fees apply. Mulberry Creek will have herbs for sale at this time.
July 28th at 6:30pm	Ottawa Co. SWCD will demonstrate how to plan and what to plant in your rain garden. Thanks to the efforts of OCSWCD, Schedel Gardens will now feature a rain garden of its own. This bed will be located near the lilac grove hillside- where the seminar will be held. Reservations required. Fees apply. Contact Ottawa SWCD for reservations 419-898-1595.
August 4th at 6:30pm	Evening Guided Tour of the Gardens. Evening tours are open to individuals or small groups. Learn historical Schedel information plus detailed information on trees and flora on the 17 acre garden estate. Reservations required. Fees apply.
August 18th at 6:30pm	Bring the Tropics to Your Gardens with Master Gardener & Schedel lead gardener, Barb Nelson at 6:30 pm. Learn how to grow and properly care for tropical’s. There is no better time to view the beautiful Tropical’s on exhibit at Schedel Gardens. Reservations required. Fees apply.
August 27th	A Butterfly Walk with Ken & Kim Kauffman of the Black Swamp Bird Observatory. Take a guided butterfly walk through the 17 acre gardens and discover what butterflies are in your backyard. Reservations required. Fees apply.
September 1st at 6:30	Evening Guided Tour of the Gardens. Evening tours are open to individuals or small groups. Learn historical Schedel information plus detailed information on trees and flora on the 17 acre garden estate. Reservations required. Fees apply.
October 6th at 6:30pm	Evening Guided Tour of the Gardens. Evening tours are open to individuals or small groups. Learn historical Schedel information plus detailed information on trees and flora on the 17 acre garden estate. Reservations required. Fees apply.
October 8th at 10am	Community Wildlife Day at the Gardens from 10-1pm. Open to the public for a discounted admission . Hourly sessions and tours along with informational activities on composting, division of forestry, rose care, tropical care, emerald ash borer questions, bonsai care, and more. Plus tons of youth geared activities