Seminars for Urban Landscaping

I hope you will be able to attend these events.



Out Back Nursery Spring Seminar

Ecological Landscaping
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 ($30 per person) 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Learn about rainwater gardens, invasive plant replacement, wildlife attraction, bio-hedges
erosion control and more.
Attendees will receive a $10.00 Gift Certificate for Out Back Nursery
Location: Carpenter Nature Center 12805 St. Croix Trail Hastings, MN 55033
Space is limited; Please call Carpenter Nature Center at 651-437-4359 to make reservations.




Native Landscapes for Urban Yards

Thursday, April 17th, 6:30-9:00 p.m. (Event is Free)
FamilyMeans building, 1875 Northwestern Ave., Stillwater, MN


The main presenter is Erik Olsen, MLA, a native landscape designer with Out Back Nursery & Landscaping in Hastings. Erik will discuss approaches to designing native landscapes for small urban and suburban spaces, and challenge us to bring the natural beauty, ecology, and interest of native plants to our urban yards and gardens. Topics include the structure and layout of a native garden; design issues such as steep slopes, limited sunlight, and plant composition; and use of trees and shrubs to give structure to your garden.

NOTE: Refreshments and socializing begin at 6:30 p.m. At 7 p.m. we have invited Troy Meacham, Land Manager at Standing Cedars Land Conservancy in Osceola, WI, to preview our June 7th field trip to Standing Cedars. Our main program with Erik Olsen will begin at 7:30 p.m.