Emily Apple Wilkins, is an artist who loves to garden, native of Vermont, moved to Seattle to attend Cornish College of the Arts and after graduating with B.F.A. She did not want to work in a gallery or go to Graduate School, but had recently bought a house in north Seattle on a large lot with no garden and that was the first thing that needed to change. Her mother is always planting, deadheading, or watering something so it is in my blood to be a gardener. In 2002 Emily started working at Sky Nursery and for the next fifteen years she learned all she could and worked my way up to managing the edible and herb department. Vegetables, edible flowers, and garden insects are her passion and likes to plant new and unusual varieties every spring and fall. 
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2018 Fall Event & Class List:
Hydrangea Care Class- Sat. Sept 15th 1-2pm Instructor- Francine McCormick *Free* This is your ultimate care guide for Hydrangeas in the garden and landscape. You will learn about the different types, growing requirements and how to change their flower color, plus much more! Join us as we welcome our Instructor- Francine McCormick, veteran Garden Guru & Designer and employee at Zenith. Bring your questions! Mini Conifer Container Garden- Make & Take- Sat. Sept 22nd 1-2pm -Also- Sat. Oct 6th Instructor- Francine McCormick Cost $49.95 Conifers are tough & easy-care plants that add colorful texture and height in the landscape. In this class you will learn how to make your own mini conifer garden inside a container with ground cover accents and glass beads to replicate water. Care, fertilizing, pruning and repotting instructions will also be covered for this long lasting, Make & take garden project or give as gift for a special someone. Cost $49.95. Prepay required. Call for more info. All students will be Entered into a drawing to win the demonstration Container! Put Your Garden to Bed- Sat. Sept 29th 1-2pm Instructor Emily Wilkins *Free* Fall is the ideal time to prepare for a fabulous garden next spring and summer. Get your raised beds and containers ready for winter weather by applying mulch, compost and other amendments to enhance and protect your soil. Emily will explain how cover crops or green manures work to help you have better soil and plants in 2019. If you want to extend your harvest and keep your late summer beauties well fed and watered as the season changes now is the time. Now is also a great time to start making your own compost or start a worm bin compost system, come learn how-with Emily Wilkins. Fall Container Design- Sun. Sept 30th 1-2pm -Also- Sat. Oct 20th Instructor- Francine McCormick *Free* Create fabulous Fall Color Containers that last all winter long with Francine McCormick, designer at Zenith Hollands. Learn her tricks and tips on design and which plants do best during the colder, rainy months. And if you find no time for DIY, then make an appointment with Francine and she can make a custom container for you (extra fees may be applied) Mini Conifer Container Garden- Make & Take - Sat. Oct 6th 1-2pm Instructor- Francine McCormick- Cost $49.95 Conifers are tough & easy-care plants that add colorful texture and height in the landscape. In this class you will learn how to make your own mini conifer garden inside a container with ground cover accents and glass beads to replicate water. Care, fertilizing, pruning and repotting instructions will also be covered for this long lasting, Make & take garden project or give as gift for a special someone. Cost $49.95. Prepay required. Call for more info. All students will be Entered into a drawing to win the demonstration Container! Succulent Pumpkin Garden- Make & Take- Sat. Oct 13th -Also- Sun. Oct 28th Instructor- Francine McCormick- Cost $39.95 Create your own elegant Succulent Garden inside a Cinderella Pumpkin! Join our designer, Francine McCormick, for this fun project that blends the charming elements of fall with easy care, colorful succulents. You will may want to make another as a gift, let us know when you sign up. Cost $39.95 prepay required. Fall Container Design- Sat. Oct 20th 1-2pm - Instructor- Francine McCormick *Free* Create fabulous Fall Color Containers that last all winter long with Francine McCormick, designer at Zenith Hollands. Learn her tricks and tips on design and which plants do best during the colder, rainy months. And if you find no time for DIY, then make an appointment with Francine and she can make a custom container for you (extra fees may be applied) Succulent Pumpkin Garden- Make & Take- Sun. Oct 28th Instructor- Francine McCormick- Cost $39.95 Create your own elegant Succulent Garden inside a Cinderella Pumpkin! Join our designer, Francine McCormick, for this fun project that blends the charming elements of fall with easy care, colorful succulents. You will may want to make another as a gift, let us know when you sign up. Cost $39.95 prepay required. We are in the process of finalizing our speakers and classes on topics that we think you will find educational, informative, entertaining and fun for 2019. Our seminars of gardening topics are free and usually scheduled on a weekend day at the nursery. In addition to seminars we also provide classes/workshops that will require a fee. Examples may include moss basket classes and wreath making classes. |
Francine McCormick is our Designer here at Zenith Holland Nursery. She is a nursery veteran, perennial buyer and garden expert. Fran teaches our Hydrangea Care and Fall Container Design classes, as well as our Make & Take classes- Mini Conifer Container Garden & Succulent Pumpkin Garden.
Stop in and visit Fran, she can help you with your plant selections and answer your garden questions. If you would like to set up an appointment for a Design Consultation or Custom Planting, call 206-878-7002 or email Fran McCormick
Stop in and visit Fran, she can help you with your plant selections and answer your garden questions. If you would like to set up an appointment for a Design Consultation or Custom Planting, call 206-878-7002 or email Fran McCormick
Hummingbird, butterfly and bee gardens
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Concrete Leaves, Moss Baskets and Wreath Making |