Instructor: Lorraine Ballato

Lorraine Ballato
 Lorraine Ballato, a Connecticut based horticulturist, wears many hats:lecturer, horticultural consultant, and garden writer/photographer. Her lectures, social media writings, magazine articles and photographs can be found in Connecticut Gardener, Edible Nutmeg, regional symposiums, flower shows, the Connecticut Master Gardener program and elsewhere. She has published two books: Successful Self Watering Containers: Converting Your Favorite Container to a Self-Waterer, and most recently, Success with Hydrangeas: A Gardener'sGuide.

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Classes by this instructor


All-Star Plants for Home Gardening

Whether you are just beginning your gardening journey or looking for expert advice on how to make your garden more robust, this class will provide a detailed overview of a variety of shrubs, perennials, and annuals that have been identified more...
261GAR161O 08/03 Su 10:00am-12:00pm Ballato
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Low Maintenance Gardening

Examine innovative solutions to managing your garden. We'll look at better plant selection, tools, and techniques to make gardening more enjoyable and less burdensome. In this class, you'll discuss and analyze how to apply specific concepts in a home garden more...
254GAR176 04/13 Su 10:00am-12:00pm Ballato
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Shady Characters

Don't let a lack of sun cast a shadow on your garden! Find out which plants thrive in shady conditions while bringing charm and color. You'll see how to expand your palette from reliable standards such as hosta and plant more...
261GAR142 08/24 Su 10:30am-1:30pm Ballato
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Shrubs: The Backbone of the Garden

Transform your garden into a low-maintenance, colorful space by selecting the right shrubs that will bring you pleasure for the entire growing season. We'll discuss the fabulous foliage and minimal upkeep required for new varieties on the market, as well more...
254GAR241O 04/05 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Ballato
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The Magic of Reblooming Hydrangeas

Discover how to get the best from a large array of hydrangeas that can bloom multiple times. Find out how to make these rebloomers sing with later season color. Hint: Pruning isn't always the way to improve plant performance.
261GAR145O 08/17 Su 10:00am-12:00pm Ballato
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