For those of you who have been following my gardening blog, here's info about a five Saturday mornings series of fun, interactive gardening classes I'm hosting through The Rainbow Lotus on Hwy 101 in Nehalem, Oregon. I'd love to see you there! (You may attend one or all of the classes and there is a discount for prepayment if you're attending all five).
JANUARY/FEB CLASSES: THE MAGICAL ACT OF GARDENING
Creating a garden is the ultimate sacred path, merging the spiritual essence of humanity with the spirit of place. Come along on a journey with me exploring the garden as metaphor, sanctuary and source of nourishment, both physical and spiritual. On walking tours we will learn about our native plant communities and the ornamental plant visitors from all over the world that happily make their new home here. We’ll also explore winter vegetable gardens in our area, inspiring us to grow our own food year-round. Indoors, we’ll be sharing our stories of connection with the natural world, talk about eco-mythology, learn how to tap into the “Genius Loci” (spirit of place) wherever you are and learn basic fundamentals of good garden design.
ABOUT MAIA HOLLIDAY: I’m an Oregon native with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the U of O. I moved to the Nehalem Bay Area in 2001 and immediately began working at “Three Peas in a Pod”, a nursery/giftshop in Manzanita. There, I met most of the gardeners in the community and learned about what plants were being used in landscapes and what plants I would have to give up (without a greenhouse). After that, I started doing landscape design, eventually creating a Landscape Contracting business with Lucy Brook, “Manzanita Gardens”. I’ve designed and installed over 35 gardens in the area. I prefer to work at a slower, more thoughtful pace so I went back to design only and managing the Permaculture vegetable garden at Alder Creek Farm (LNCT). For the past three years, myself and a small group of devoted gardeners, have delightfully indulged in experimentation with a vast range of edible plants and taste-tested the results. Coastal gardening presents unique challenges and wonderful opportunities for the adventurous soul. Come and be inspired!
CLASSES AND DATES:
JAN 21st, Saturday 10-Noon, “Gardening as a path of healing, nourishment and deep connection with place. In Nehalem, upstairs (between Art Happens and Dashing Dog) (NCCA) 35850 Hwy 101
JAN 28th Saturday 10-Noon, Manzanita plant walk, meet in Manzanita Post Office parking lot, dress for the weather.
Feb 4th Saturday 10-Noon, upstairs 35850 Hwy 101, Nehalem. “Tools of the trade”: different approaches to garden designing and how to discover your own unique way of creation.
FEB 11th Saturday 10-Noon, “Edible gardens tour”: Alder Creek Farm Permaculture Garden and other winter gardens; end of Underhill Lane off of 101 (turn off is next to far corner of storage units/laundromat, one street down from Tohl Ave) .
FEB 18th Saturday 10-Noon “Begin at the beginning”, a tour and storytelling of one woman’s creation of her dream home and garden sanctuary in Manzanita. Tea and snacks afterwards.
COST: $15 per class. Prepay discount: $65 ($10 savings). Pay at Rainbow Lotus, 35890 Hwy 101, Nehalem. (503) 368-2112. Cash, check or credit card. Make checks payable to Maia Holliday. RSVP appreciated.
