Calendar of Events
Upcoming Events
Friday, March 09, 2012Flower & Garden Show -
Mark your calendars! Our 22nd Annual Flower & Garden Show runs from Friday, March 9, 2012 through Sunday, March 18, 2012. Check back in the coming months for details.
Mark your calendars! Our 22nd Annual Flower & Garden Show runs from Friday, March 9, 2012 through Sunday, March 18, 2012. Check back in the coming months for details.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Pump It Up! - 11:00 AM
Learn how to grow the biggest pumpkin on your block with tips from professional pumpkin grower Scott Armstrong. In 2011 Scott’s 1,019 lb pumpkin won first place at our annual Giant Pumpkin Weighing Contest. He will provide the tips and tricks to successfully grow a pumpkin on Long Island. Pumpkin seeds will be handed out.
Learn how to grow the biggest pumpkin on your block with tips from professional pumpkin grower Scott Armstrong. In 2011 Scott’s 1,019 lb pumpkin won first place at our annual Giant Pumpkin Weighing Contest. He will provide the tips and tricks to successfully grow a pumpkin on Long Island. Pumpkin seeds will be handed out.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Vegetable Gardening with Burpee - 1:00 PM
A representative from Burpee will be here to will be here to discuss their new vegetable program and the varieties we will carry here at Hicks. Learn how to find the nutritional values of the vegetable and tips on planting, harvesting and cooking what you grow.
A representative from Burpee will be here to will be here to discuss their new vegetable program and the varieties we will carry here at Hicks. Learn how to find the nutritional values of the vegetable and tips on planting, harvesting and cooking what you grow.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Houseplants 101: You Can Do It! - 3:00 PM
Once you learn the basics, caring for houseplants is easy and fun! Learn how to choose a plant, where to place it and how to water and repot it. Our very own Walt Dworkin will be there to explain how to become a successful indoor gardener. This lecture will be repeated on Thursday, March 15th at 11 am.
Once you learn the basics, caring for houseplants is easy and fun! Learn how to choose a plant, where to place it and how to water and repot it. Our very own Walt Dworkin will be there to explain how to become a successful indoor gardener. This lecture will be repeated on Thursday, March 15th at 11 am.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Learn To Pickle! -
Learn the basics of pickle making from the pros. The Pickle People will be on-hand to answer questions and sell their famous pickles.
Learn the basics of pickle making from the pros. The Pickle People will be on-hand to answer questions and sell their famous pickles.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Plant A Sunflower -
All children under the age of 12 are invited to plant their own sunflower. Watch them grow inside and put them outside in May to flower. FREE! Saturday’s & Sunday’s March 10 & 11, 17 & 18th.
All children under the age of 12 are invited to plant their own sunflower. Watch them grow inside and put them outside in May to flower. FREE! Saturday’s & Sunday’s March 10 & 11, 17 & 18th.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Ponds & Plants: Keeping It Natural - 11:00 AM
Create a synergy of health and beauty in your own backyard with MICROBE Life products for lawns, flowers and shrubs. A representative from Ecological Laboratories will explain how these products naturally enhance your garden and pond while maintaining a balance with nature.
Create a synergy of health and beauty in your own backyard with MICROBE Life products for lawns, flowers and shrubs. A representative from Ecological Laboratories will explain how these products naturally enhance your garden and pond while maintaining a balance with nature.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Treadwell Perennials with Dr. Allan Armitage - 1:00 PM
Dr. Armitage, a well-known writer, speaker and researcher will introduce us to an exciting new line of perennials called Treadwells. Treadwell perennials are beautiful, durable plants that can be “tread” on in varying amounts.
Dr. Armitage, a well-known writer, speaker and researcher will introduce us to an exciting new line of perennials called Treadwells. Treadwell perennials are beautiful, durable plants that can be “tread” on in varying amounts.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Soil . . . at the Root of the Solution - 3:00 PM
Creating healthy, living soil is the key to gardening success! A representative from Dr. Earth will be here to share his know-how on how to protect the health of the life in your soil as well as to promote vibrant success in your own fruit, vegetable and ornamental gardens – naturally.
Creating healthy, living soil is the key to gardening success! A representative from Dr. Earth will be here to share his know-how on how to protect the health of the life in your soil as well as to promote vibrant success in your own fruit, vegetable and ornamental gardens – naturally.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Learn To Pickle! -
Learn the basics of pickle making from the pros. The Pickle People will be on-hand to answer questions and sell their famous pickles.
Learn the basics of pickle making from the pros. The Pickle People will be on-hand to answer questions and sell their famous pickles.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Plant A Sunflower -
All children under the age of 12 are invited to plant their own sunflower. Watch them grow inside and put them outside in May to flower. FREE! Saturday’s & Sunday’s March 10 & 11, 17 & 18th.
All children under the age of 12 are invited to plant their own sunflower. Watch them grow inside and put them outside in May to flower. FREE! Saturday’s & Sunday’s March 10 & 11, 17 & 18th.
Monday, March 12, 2012
How-To Demo: Create A Work of Art - 11:00 AM
Learn how to use a flower press to transform your favorite botanicals into a work of art. Hicks Landscape Designer Diane Balzano will explain the history of herbariums and will demonstrate the best techniques for collecting and pressing plants as well as the materials you will need.
Learn how to use a flower press to transform your favorite botanicals into a work of art. Hicks Landscape Designer Diane Balzano will explain the history of herbariums and will demonstrate the best techniques for collecting and pressing plants as well as the materials you will need.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Complimentary Landscape Consultations with Hicks Landscapes - 8:00 AM
Hicks Landscapes is offering complimentary 15-minute design consultations during the Flower Show. Conducted in the Henry Hicks Learning Center, the designers will meet with you one-on-one to offer advice and answers your garden design questions.
Hicks Landscapes is offering complimentary 15-minute design consultations during the Flower Show. Conducted in the Henry Hicks Learning Center, the designers will meet with you one-on-one to offer advice and answers your garden design questions.
Monday, March 12, 2012 - Friday, March 16, 2012
After School Plant Detectives -
Youngsters will have a blast exploring the gardens for unique plants, insects and garden ornaments during a scavenger hunt. Pick up your game sheets at the Children’s Sunflower Planting Station. (Recommended for children ages 7-12.) FREE!
Youngsters will have a blast exploring the gardens for unique plants, insects and garden ornaments during a scavenger hunt. Pick up your game sheets at the Children’s Sunflower Planting Station. (Recommended for children ages 7-12.) FREE!
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Horticultural Haircuts: How to Prune your Trees & Shrubs - 11:00 AM
Learn how to create a pruning strategy for your landscape. Doug Akerley, VP of operations at Hicks will take you through the timing and techniques to maintain the health and form of your trees and shrubs. This seminar will be repeated on Sunday, March 18th at 3 pm.
Learn how to create a pruning strategy for your landscape. Doug Akerley, VP of operations at Hicks will take you through the timing and techniques to maintain the health and form of your trees and shrubs. This seminar will be repeated on Sunday, March 18th at 3 pm.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Plant & Decorate a Container - 4:30 PM
Children will plant and decorate their own colorful planter to bring home and grow for spring. Space is limited so call for reservations. Mon.-Fri. 9am to 5pm, 516-334-0066. Cost: $10.00
Children will plant and decorate their own colorful planter to bring home and grow for spring. Space is limited so call for reservations. Mon.-Fri. 9am to 5pm, 516-334-0066. Cost: $10.00
Monday, March 12, 2012 - Friday, March 16, 2012
After School Plant Detectives -
Youngsters will have a blast exploring the gardens for unique plants, insects and garden ornaments during a scavenger hunt. Pick up your game sheets at the Children’s Sunflower Planting Station. (Recommended for children ages 7-12.) FREE!
Youngsters will have a blast exploring the gardens for unique plants, insects and garden ornaments during a scavenger hunt. Pick up your game sheets at the Children’s Sunflower Planting Station. (Recommended for children ages 7-12.) FREE!
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Seed Starting Questions Answered! - 11:00 AM
Learn how to create a thriving vegetable garden with Hicks’ Head Grower & Production Manager John Patterson. The seminar will include a panel of our very best experts to answer questions about flowers, veggies and perennials. Arrive 10 min. early to submit a question. This seminar will be repeated on Saturday, March 17 at 1 pm.
Learn how to create a thriving vegetable garden with Hicks’ Head Grower & Production Manager John Patterson. The seminar will include a panel of our very best experts to answer questions about flowers, veggies and perennials. Arrive 10 min. early to submit a question. This seminar will be repeated on Saturday, March 17 at 1 pm.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Complimentary Landscape Consultations with Hicks Landscapes - 8:00 AM
Hicks Landscapes is offering complimentary 15-minute design consultations during the Flower Show. Conducted in the Henry Hicks Learning Center, the designers will meet with you one-on-one to offer advice and answers your garden design questions.
Hicks Landscapes is offering complimentary 15-minute design consultations during the Flower Show. Conducted in the Henry Hicks Learning Center, the designers will meet with you one-on-one to offer advice and answers your garden design questions.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Plant & Decorate a Container - 4:30 PM
Children will plant and decorate their own colorful planter to bring home and grow for spring. Space is limited so call for reservations. Mon.-Fri. 9am to 5pm, 516-334-0066. Cost: $10.00
Children will plant and decorate their own colorful planter to bring home and grow for spring. Space is limited so call for reservations. Mon.-Fri. 9am to 5pm, 516-334-0066. Cost: $10.00
Monday, March 12, 2012 - Friday, March 16, 2012
After School Plant Detectives -
Youngsters will have a blast exploring the gardens for unique plants, insects and garden ornaments during a scavenger hunt. Pick up your game sheets at the Children’s Sunflower Planting Station. (Recommended for children ages 7-12.) FREE!
Youngsters will have a blast exploring the gardens for unique plants, insects and garden ornaments during a scavenger hunt. Pick up your game sheets at the Children’s Sunflower Planting Station. (Recommended for children ages 7-12.) FREE!
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Houseplants 101 - 11:00 AM
Once you learn the basics, caring for houseplants is easy and fun! Learn how to choose a plant, where to place it and how to water and repot it. Our very own Walt Dworkin will be here to explain step-by-step how to become a successful indoor gardener.
Once you learn the basics, caring for houseplants is easy and fun! Learn how to choose a plant, where to place it and how to water and repot it. Our very own Walt Dworkin will be here to explain step-by-step how to become a successful indoor gardener.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Plant & Decorate a Container - 4:30 PM
Children will plant and decorate their own colorful planter to bring home and grow for spring. Space is limited so call for reservations. Mon.-Fri. 9am to 5pm, 516-334-0066. Cost: $10.00
Children will plant and decorate their own colorful planter to bring home and grow for spring. Space is limited so call for reservations. Mon.-Fri. 9am to 5pm, 516-334-0066. Cost: $10.00
Monday, March 12, 2012 - Friday, March 16, 2012
After School Plant Detectives -
Youngsters will have a blast exploring the gardens for unique plants, insects and garden ornaments during a scavenger hunt. Pick up your game sheets at the Children’s Sunflower Planting Station. (Recommended for children ages 7-12.) FREE!
Youngsters will have a blast exploring the gardens for unique plants, insects and garden ornaments during a scavenger hunt. Pick up your game sheets at the Children’s Sunflower Planting Station. (Recommended for children ages 7-12.) FREE!
Friday, March 16, 2012
Decoupage Magic Workshop - 11:00 AM
Adults are invited to learn the art of decoupage by decorating a clay pot. All materials included. Reservations required. Please call 516-334-0066 Mon.-Fri. 9 am-5pm to reserve your spot. Cost: $20.00
Adults are invited to learn the art of decoupage by decorating a clay pot. All materials included. Reservations required. Please call 516-334-0066 Mon.-Fri. 9 am-5pm to reserve your spot. Cost: $20.00
Friday, March 16, 2012
Complimentary Landscape Consultations with Hicks Landscapes - 5:00 PM
Hicks Landscapes is offering complimentary 15-minute design consultations during the Flower Show. Conducted in the Henry Hicks Learning Center, the designers will meet with you one-on-one to offer advice and answers your garden design questions.
Hicks Landscapes is offering complimentary 15-minute design consultations during the Flower Show. Conducted in the Henry Hicks Learning Center, the designers will meet with you one-on-one to offer advice and answers your garden design questions.
Monday, March 12, 2012 - Friday, March 16, 2012
After School Plant Detectives -
Youngsters will have a blast exploring the gardens for unique plants, insects and garden ornaments during a scavenger hunt. Pick up your game sheets at the Children’s Sunflower Planting Station. (Recommended for children ages 7-12.) FREE!
Youngsters will have a blast exploring the gardens for unique plants, insects and garden ornaments during a scavenger hunt. Pick up your game sheets at the Children’s Sunflower Planting Station. (Recommended for children ages 7-12.) FREE!
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Eat It Up: Incorporating Edibles into your Landscape - 11:00 AM
Learn about the many types of fruits and berries you can grow in your garden during this seminar. Through the use of slides and actual fruit trees and berry bushes, Michael Veracka, Chairman of the Department of Ornamental Horticulture at Farmingdale State College, will guide you to the best bets for your home garden.
Learn about the many types of fruits and berries you can grow in your garden during this seminar. Through the use of slides and actual fruit trees and berry bushes, Michael Veracka, Chairman of the Department of Ornamental Horticulture at Farmingdale State College, will guide you to the best bets for your home garden.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Seed Starting Questions Answered! - 1:00 PM
Learn how to create a thriving vegetable garden with Hicks’ Head Grower & Production Manager John Patterson. The seminar will include a panel of our very best experts to answer questions about flowers, veggies and perennials. Arrive 10 min. early to submit a question.
Learn how to create a thriving vegetable garden with Hicks’ Head Grower & Production Manager John Patterson. The seminar will include a panel of our very best experts to answer questions about flowers, veggies and perennials. Arrive 10 min. early to submit a question.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
All About Orchids - 3:00 PM
With more than 50 years of professional growing experience, Bill Bianchi is one of the best orchid experts around. The co-owner of Bianchi-Davis Greenhouses, a wholesale orchid growing company in Riverhead, will explain his tried and true methods for growing, watering, replanting and enjoying this unique tropical plant.
With more than 50 years of professional growing experience, Bill Bianchi is one of the best orchid experts around. The co-owner of Bianchi-Davis Greenhouses, a wholesale orchid growing company in Riverhead, will explain his tried and true methods for growing, watering, replanting and enjoying this unique tropical plant.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Plant A Sunflower -
All children under the age of 12 are invited to plant their own sunflower. Watch them grow inside and put them outside in May to flower. FREE! Saturday’s & Sunday’s March 10 & 11, 17 & 18th.
All children under the age of 12 are invited to plant their own sunflower. Watch them grow inside and put them outside in May to flower. FREE! Saturday’s & Sunday’s March 10 & 11, 17 & 18th.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Around the World in 60 Minutes - 11:00 AM
Join us for a pictorial tour of the best gardens in the United States, Asia, France, England, Spain & Italy. Tony Lepsis of North Hill Garden Design will narrate and share the spectacular photographs he snapped during his travels around the world.
Join us for a pictorial tour of the best gardens in the United States, Asia, France, England, Spain & Italy. Tony Lepsis of North Hill Garden Design will narrate and share the spectacular photographs he snapped during his travels around the world.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
BEE Smart: Bee Keeping & Honey Production on Long Island - 1:00 PM
Did you know that the honeybee accounts for 80 percent of all pollination done by insects? Pollination by honeybees is essential for fruits and vegetables found in backyard gardens, like cucumbers and strawberries. Presented by Rich Blohm, Master Bee Keeper, the Long Island Bee Keepers Club.
Did you know that the honeybee accounts for 80 percent of all pollination done by insects? Pollination by honeybees is essential for fruits and vegetables found in backyard gardens, like cucumbers and strawberries. Presented by Rich Blohm, Master Bee Keeper, the Long Island Bee Keepers Club.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Horticultural Haircuts: How to Prune your trees & Shrubs - 3:00 PM
Learn how to create a pruning strategy for your landscape. Doug Akerley, VP of operations at Hicks will take you through the timing and techniques to maintain the health and form of your trees and shrubs.
Learn how to create a pruning strategy for your landscape. Doug Akerley, VP of operations at Hicks will take you through the timing and techniques to maintain the health and form of your trees and shrubs.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Plant A Sunflower -
All children under the age of 12 are invited to plant their own sunflower. Watch them grow inside and put them outside in May to flower. FREE! Saturday’s & Sunday’s March 10 & 11, 17 & 18th.
All children under the age of 12 are invited to plant their own sunflower. Watch them grow inside and put them outside in May to flower. FREE! Saturday’s & Sunday’s March 10 & 11, 17 & 18th.
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