Free Gardening Seminars

Scheduled for the months of January and February 2026

From 10:00 am to 11:30 am on Saturdays

At Burke Nursery & Garden Centre: 9401 Burke Rd, Burke, VA

Taught by Misty Kuceris, Horticulturalist

Seminar Schedule

January 17, 2026

Providing a Habitat for Birds

They grace your yard. Their antics provide hours of entertainment. Now discover how to provide the best habitat for these feathery friends by planting the best native and introduced noninvasive plants, trees, and shrubs.

January 24, 2026

Pruning Techniques & Developing Your Tree and Shrub Care Calendar

While winter months are one of the best times to prune trees, it’s also a great time to develop your annual calendar for tree and shrub care as well as what could be called the “insect watch” starting in spring so you can increase the health of your trees and shrubs.

January 31, 2026

Caring for Your Houseplants

Surround yourself with living décor while increasing a healthy environment. Learn how to choose the right plant for your home as well as the caring techniques you’ll need to implement so that your plant thrives.

February 7, 2026 – This Seminar is Cancelled

Lawn Preparation and Care – Seminar is cancelled

February is when it all starts…helping your lawn come out of winter dormancy so it can thrive. Learn how to develop the right program to decrease weeks and increase root strength. No yard is quite the same, so we’ll discuss solving various lawn problems.

February 14, 2026

Spring Garden Maintenance

Soon you’ll see your gardens wake-up from winter dormancy as perennial plants start to poke through the soil and buds appear on your trees and shrubs. Learn how you can help your gardens thrive with the right amendments, mulch, fertilizer, and new plants you’d love to add.

February 21, 2026

Edible Gardening

Growing your own food is so rewarding, whether you start your vegetable and herb gardens from seed or immediately install those plants into soil. Learn about growing from seed, the right garden or container preparation and care, and companion planting to increase the health of your plants.

February 28, 2026

Creating Pollinator Gardens

Your garden size doesn’t matter: The right plants do. Learn how to design a basic pollinator garden that attracts butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other beneficials to your yard. Whether you plant your garden in the ground or in pots, the pollinators will come.

While seminars are free, space is limited so please pre-register by calling 703-323-1188, registering in the store, or.

Email Misty Kuceris at misty@burkenursery.com.

Winter Weather Policy: If a seminar needs to be cancelled due to weather events, an email notification will be sent out either the evening before the seminar or no later than 8:30 am the day of the seminar. There is no guarantee we will be able to reschedule the seminar.