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2007 Free Saturday Programs
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Ekey's 91 years of Incredible GrowthWhether it's stunning arrangements, homegrown annuals and perennials, beautiful trees or flowering bushes, Ekey's is the very best. Since 1916 Ekey's has not only been the place to go for fabulous flowers, but a full-service nursery with ranges of greenhouses, garden gift shop and florist.What's kept Ekey's in the forefront for 90 years is innovation mixed with tradition. Ekey's grows the latest hybrid as well as old-fashioned flowers such as sweet pea and freesia. This historic, three generation center combines outstanding growing with friendly service. "Our highl6y trained staff has helped us succeed in this highly completive industry," says third-generation owner, Robert (Bob) Ekey. "Since 1916, we have been known throughout New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania for our unique products and friendly service. Our hallmarks are creative change and dynamic vision." Throughout nine decades, little of the garden paraphernalia used for growing and designing has been discarded. Now these items intrigue visitors at Ekey's Garden Museum. Customer and friends have followed Ekey's in its 4 moves - from Pleasant Township to Main Street to 110 E. St. Clair to its present location, 1640 Market St. Ext. "Our free monthly classes continue to be very popular," continued Ekey. "We offer a unique learning opportunity and want to help customers know how to be successful gardeners and designers. Our floral/landscaping professionals as well as other prominent experts serve as program instructors. Anyone attending 6 free programs per year gets an Ekey's Garden Guru Award." Mark your 2007 calendars with Ekey's free 10 a.m. Saturday programs:Ekey's Ins & Outs of LandscapingSat., March 10 10 a.m. Free Program Our Landscaper Barry Clark will demonstrate how to plan and plant trees, shrubs and flowers. He will show the new 2006 Proven Winners for your garden and offer the offer the latest designs.. Refreshments served. Ekey's - 91 Anniversary & Antique Sideshow Celebration Sat., April 28, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 10 a.m. program Join the fun and celebrate Eley's 90th anniversary. Our Antique Sideshow includes the free 10 a.m. program, Turn of the Century bottles" and Antique in the Haystack Challenge." We'll have old fashioned music and tulip garden displays. Refreshments served. Pools, Ponds & Fountains Fair Sat., June 9 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 10 a.m. program Ekey's Fair features a free 10 a.m. water garden program. Video demonstration on how to create and maintain a pond Water Garden tips will be offered at our advisory center. Refreshments served. U.S. Birthday Display in Garden Museum July 4 through 8 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ekey's USA Birthday display offers a history lesson of gardening and floral events in our nation. Learn about how we grew a hundred years ago. Many of the successful garden techniques still apply for today. GROWER'S TALK and many antique books show us the way. Those customers that share family stories be awarded with a garden tips brochure. Ekey's Herbfest & Gardener's Breakfast Sat., September 22 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 10 a.m. program This festival is berbalicious with a free 10 a.m. program, "Gerbs For All Reasons." Awards for Garden Garb, specialty, herbal fair and and herb swap add to the fun. There sill be herbal and perennial garden displays. Breakfast served Ekey's Floralfest & Design Show Saturday, October 13 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 10 a.m. program Celebrate fall by learning how to create Holiday designs during Ekey's free 10 a.m. program. "Designing For the Holiday" offers great tips and show how to decorate the inside and outside of your home. Learn floral secrets from a top=notch designer. Refreshments served. Ekey's Saturday For The Birds Saturday, November 10 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 10 a.m. program Help free our feathered friends from famine during this great bird program. The event will include a bird feeder contest, free 10 a.n. program, and auction to raise money for the Audubon Society. This is a family event. Refreshments served. Ekey's Grand Christmas Open House Saturday, November 24 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 10 a.m. program The Christmas Spririt is alive at Ekey's. Join us for our Grand Christmas Open House There will be wreath design class, Holiday designs galore, beautiful displays, music and free gifts. Holiday fare and mulled sider served. | |
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