In-person class with Kim Seelinger is held at Northern Central Michigan College, Petoskey, MI. Container gardening can create beautiful green spaces and bursts of color for non-traditional yards, balconies, patios and decks. Pots of trees, shrubs and plants can easily be combined to add appeal in yard areas with poor soil conditions or in dull spaces. In this class we’ll discuss creativity in selecting appropriate plants for your conditions and choosing suitable yet fun containers.

We’ll also discuss leveraging leaf color and texture as well as thoughtful color selection for maximum show & to meet your specific situation, and we’ll take a look at how plant height and layering can help you create maximum curb appeal. We’ll discuss some of the best and worst performers for pots based on real-world experience, and get you ready to make smart choices before you buy & plant this spring.

The course is $40. Register here.

About the instructor: Kim Seelinger is a Master Gardener, certified through Michigan State University in 2002. Kim has worked in several retail greenhouses and has developed and maintained many public and private gardens. She also does some residential landscape design, consulting & maintenance. Her specialty is creating layered landscapes for multi-season interest, using leaf color and texture to create drama. Kim is also an avid skier and cyclist. She spends time skiing in the mountains every winter and is a certified ski instructor. She also spends many hours on her bike in northern Michigan in the summertime. However, “Gardening is my passion—I love getting my hands dirty, and I truly believe that an hour in the garden puts life’s problems in perspective.”