Skillin's January-February 2008 Classes and Events!

Hello folks and Happy New Year!

We are a little later than usual getting these classes and events to you but here they are:


Our classes will be held Saturdays at all three locations (unless otherwise stated). Space is limited so reserve today for the classes of your choice. Class participants receive a special Skillin’s 10% discount coupon for use on the weekend of your class.

JANUARY

19th –Floral (9AM & 1PM)
Create your own colorful fresh floral masterpiece to brighten your home. This limited space class has been the most popular series of all class offered by Skillin’s. It is no wonder; Maine’s five times voted favorite florist by People Places and Plants magazine. $15.00 fee

26th -Orchids and Their Care (10 AM special time)
Special guest instruction from the Maine Orchid Society! Wrap your favorite orchids snugly and bring them to the class for some show and tell as well! Free

26th - Birds in the Backyard (1 PM)
We will show you how best to attract and support birds in your yard! What a great way to add color, vitality and motion to your winter landscape. Free




FEBRUARY
1-Spring Bonds Go On Sale!

The 18h year of selling our pre-season SPRING BONDS. When you purchase a $50 bond you pay only $37.50!!! This 25% off coupon can be used anytime after April 1 for almost all regularly priced items. Supplies are limited so buy your SPRING BONDS before they run out!

2nd -Fresh Flower Arranging (9 AM & 1PM)

We’ve got the flowers, have you got the time? Let us show you how to brighten your home with fresh cut flowers. This is a limited space class so sign up early. Skillin’s offers encore floral class so check with your local Skillin’s for times and dates. $15.00 fee

9th Growing Healthy Houseplants– (9 AM in Brunswick and 1 PM in Falmouth, both times Cumberland)
Time to learn how to make your houseplants green and clean! Wrap your houseplants nice and warm because we will do some free repotting that day for you. We will show some of the tricks of the trade and maybe a few family secrets! Have nothing to repot—just want to learn, that would be great! Come one, come all! Free


9th -Landscape Design Principles (9 AM Falmouth, 1 PM Brunswick)

Join Chad (5th generation) Skillin as he discusses landscape design principles. Chad is a graduate of UMO and also has great experience with landscaping and practical landscape designs. Let Chad educate you on some good solid landscape design practices as well as giving you some informal help with your yard design. This is also a great opportunity to schedule time with Chad to visit your yard and create an effective plan for your yard. Free

9th - Bonsai Care (1 PM Falmouth only)

Join an expert from New England Bonsai as she discusses bonsai care. Wrap your favorite bonsai snugly and bring them to the class for some show & tell and question & answer as well! Free

16th - Planting Perennials Party (9 AM Brunswick & Cumberland only)

Plan to get your hands dirty! We will show you the right way to transplant perennials; you’ll keep two plants! The fresh smell of soil and new plants! The joy of Spring! There is a $15 fee to cover materials.

16,17,18- Falmouth 44th Annual Spring Open House—Maine’s Original Flower Show— See You there!

23rd -Windowsill Gardening (9 AM & 1 PM)

The sun is getting warmer and the days longer. We have the containers and the color. Let us show you how easy it is to bring it all to your home! We will also show you how to grow some great herbs to spice up your life! Free

Special Four Part Hands on Design Class
Falmouth
February 6, 13, 20, 27 5:30PM
Brunswick
March 5, 12, 19, 26 5:30PM
There is nothing like the pride you feel when creating your own landscape. Chad Skillin will teach you the fundamentals of form and design. How to plan for all seasons, sunny yards, and shady yards. He will show you how to pick the right plants for your yard and get your own design down on paper. This is a very limited space class so sign up early. There is a $35.00 fee for supplies.

Looking for something special to do this winter, all of our classes can be specially scheduled for your group of 8 to 15 people. We can customize it to fit your occasion, maybe a birthday celebration or just a great night out with your friends. Call 1-800-224-3860 or email skillins@maine.rr.com and ask Sally Bolstridge for details.