To have gardening information, classes and demonstrations happening in Fairfax County listed free, mail information to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102 or fax to 703-917-0991 or e-mail maweber@connectionnewspapers.com
"Proper Pruning and Plant Maintenance" will be offered by Merrifield Garden Center on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. Learn simple rules about one of the most confusing aspects of gardening: how and when to prune. Maintenance also will be discussed. 8104 Lee Highway, Merrifield, in the Merrifield Community Hall. 703-560-6222.
Learn some basic design principles and create a design that is beautiful and functional in "Landscape Design," a free seminar by Merrifield Garden Center on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. 12101 Lee Highway, the 2nd floor of the Fair Oaks Store Building, in Fairfax. 703-968-9600.
"Success with Fruit Trees," a free seminar by Merrifield Garden Center, will teach pruning, fertilizing, spraying and other tips to ensure healthy fruit trees. Saturday, Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. in the Merrifield Community Hall, 8104 Lee Highway, Merrifield. 703-560-6222.
"Four Seasons in the Garden," a free seminar by Merrifield Garden Center, teaches how to make the most of a garden in each season. Saturday, Feb. 22 at 10 a.m., 12101 Lee Highway, the 2nd floor of the Fair Oaks Store Building, in Fairfax. 703-968-9600.
"Critter Control - Protecting Your Landscape," a free seminar by Merrifield Garden Center, teaches the latest strategies to help keep deer, rabbits, squirrels, moles and voles from ruining your landscape. Saturday, March 1 at 10 a.m.in the Merrifield Community Hall, 8104 Lee Highway, Merrifield. 703-560-6222.
Learn how to integrate different elements of construction and plants to create beautiful and functional gardens in "People, Plants, Patios and Paths," a free seminar by Merrifield Garden Center. Saturday, March 1 at 10 a.m. 12101 Lee Highway, the 2nd floor of the Fair Oaks Store Building, in Fairfax. 703-968-9600.
"Growing Beautiful Roses," a free seminar by Merrifield Garden Center teaches the different varieties of roses, proper planting, fertilizing, pruning, pest control and more. Saturday, March 8 at 10 a.m.in the Merrifield Community Hall, 8104 Lee Highway, Merrifield. 703-560-6222.
"Spring Lawn Care," a free seminar by Merrifield Garden Center explains how to achieve a thick, healthy, green lawn. Bring samples of lawn or weeds for questions. Saturday, March 8 at 10 a.m. 12101 Lee Highway, the 2nd floor of the Fair Oaks Store Building, in Fairfax. 703-968-9600.
"Building a Healthy Lawn" will teach about seeding, fertilizing, liming, preventing crabgrass and controlling weeds and insects. This free seminar by Merrifield Garden Center is on Saturday, March 15 at 10 a.m. at the Merrifield Community Hall, 8104 Lee Highway, Merrifield. 703-560-6222.
"New Introductions and Dry Gardens" presents new varieties of perennials to include in gardens along with ideas for gardening in dry areas. This free seminar from Merrifield Garden Center is on Saturday, March 15 at 10 a.m., 12101 Lee Highway, the 2nd floor of the Fair Oaks Store Building, in Fairfax. 703-968-9600.
Learn some of the basics of gardening in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area in "Gardening 101," a free seminar from the Merrifield Garden Center. Saturday, March 22 at 10 a.m. in the Merrifield Community Hall, 8104 Lee Highway, Merrifield. 703-560-6222.
"Creating Unique Container Gardens," a free seminar by the Merrifield Garden Center, teaches imaginative combinations of plants, colors and containers to add to gardens. Saturday, March 22 at 10 a.m., 12101 Lee Highway, the 2nd floor of the Fair Oaks Store Building, in Fairfax. 703-968-9600.
Learn about the almost endless selection of conifers available to include in gardens in "Conifers in the Landscape," a free seminar by Merrifield Garden Center on Sunday, March 23 at 1:30 p.m., 12101 Lee Highway, the 2nd floor of the Fair Oaks Store Building, in Fairfax. 703-968-9600.
Merrifield Garden Center offers the free seminar "Water Gardening," covering the components of having a beautiful water feature in your landscape. Saturday, March 29 at 10 a.m. in the Merrifield Community Hall, 8104 Lee Highway, Merrifield. 703-560-6222.
"Creating Exciting Places in the Shade," a free seminar from Merrifield Garden Center, teaches how much color and interest can be found in a shady garden. Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m. at 12101 Lee Highway, the 2nd floor of the Fair Oaks Store Building in Fairfax. 703-968-9600.
"Creating Interesting Rock Gardens" teaches the design and installation of these gardens. The free seminar by Merrifield Garden Center is on Sunday, March 30 at 1:30 p.m., 12101 Lee Highway, the 2nd floor of the Fair Oaks Store Building in Fairfax. 703-968-9600.
Andre Viette, host of the radio program "In the Garden with Andre Viette," offers two presentations on perennials in Merrifield Garden Center's free seminar, "Perennials with Andre Viette." Saturday, April 5 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., 12101 Lee Highway, the 2nd floor of the Fair Oaks Store Building in Fairfax. 703-968-9600.