| "A few short years ago, there wasn't much for the gardener to do in winter except dream of spring. Now an assortment of workshops and seminars is offered in Northeast Ohio for the gardening enthusiast. Here's a rundown of just some of the programs coming our way in coming weeks:" "Hydrangeas -- Hydrangeas belong in every garden. Join Rob Cowie of Suncrest Gardens at Seiberling Nature Realm on Wednesday as he explores " "This hourlong lecture begins at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The Nature Realm is at 1828 Smith Road in Akron. No registration is required." "Saturday programs -- Donzell's Garden Center is sponsoring weekly programs in February and March, beginning with seed starting on Feb. 3. Topics for these free programs include bonsai, bird gardening, dahlias and cannas, shade gardens and perennials. Call 330-724-0505, Ext. 110, for information or to attend." "Graf Growers' gardening seminars take place on Saturdays through Feb. 24. Topics include reliable plants for the Akron area (recommended by Keep Akron Beautiful), container gardening, design tips and ask the expert with Ohio State University Extension horticulture specialist Jim Chatfield. Cost is $12 per seminar. Contact Graf Growers at 330-836-2727 for information or to register." "Dayton Nurseries' Saturday seminars begin today at 11 a.m. with Tom Dayton discussing three seasons of color. Local pests, birds in your backyard, 25 years of flowerscapes, Yoder Brothers' new plants and top perennials will be discussed in coming weeks. Cost is $10 a person, or $7 for garden club members. Call 330-825-3320 to register." ", its seventh annual gardening symposium,from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 17 at the R.G. Drage Career Center in Perry Township. Topics at this year's symposium include growing tropicals, garden design, theme gardens and caring for trees and shrubs. Cost for the day is $40. Call 330-877-0548 for information, or download a registration form at " "Beneficial insects -- Confused about distinguishing good bugs from bad ones? Not sure there is such a thing as a good bug? Join me at 7 p.m. Feb. 21 for an hourlong program on beneficial insects. This free session will be held at Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Road in Akron. No registration is required." "Greater Akron Orchid Society Show -- The annual flower show and plant sale will be at Donzell's Garden Center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 3 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 4. See displays of orchids from around the world, and meet Orchid Society members. Admission is free." "Saturday
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