Peaches peek out through the leaves on this tree. The tree is only three feet tall and is grown in a garbage. However, when you plant trees or perennials in pots, you have to find a sheltered spot for them during the winter. An unheated garage works well, or they may survive if they’re set against the building and out of the wind.
Learn lots of great tips– including how to handle cactus without getting the thorns in your fingers– in this video.
Bob Bracikowski of Opportunities Unlimited demonstrates how to make a cactus and succulent garden. He covers plant selection, design and decorative touches and gives lots of great tips along the way.
You can learn how to make other planters and arrangements with Bracikowski during hands-on seminars for the public at the Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse at Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, 2510 Niagara Falls Blvd. (between Sy and Witmer Roads), Wheatfield. The seminars provide complete step-by-step instructions as well as materials. No experience is necessary. The dates, topics and fees are listed below.
- Tropical Planter: Thursday, August 16.Fill that summer void for your home or office when you create a tropical assortment of house plants. Cost is $25. RSVP by August 13.
- Dried Fall Arrangement: Thursday, September 6. Enjoy the beauties of the upcoming season by creating a unique arrangement of dried flowers. Cost is $25. RSVP by August 28.
- Pumpkin Flower Arrangement: Thursday, October 25. Bring home a fresh pumpkin filled with dried and fresh flowers. Cost is $25. RSVP by Oct. 16.
- Fresh Table Top Tree: Thursday, December 13. Enjoy the beauties of the holiday season by creating a unique table top tree with fresh greens and holiday trim. Cost is $30. RSVP by Dec. 3.
Visa, MasterCard and Discover credit cards in addition to checks are now accepted. Respond to Bob Bracikowski at 504-2617, extension 244.
Sales, classes and events support progressive programs for individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities at the Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse of Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, a full-service horticulture therapy, retail and vocational training program.
