1. Training the New and Experienced Gardener The Garden Company

2. Setting a Comfortable Class Atmosphere Name Tags Refreshments Saeting Arrangement

3. Preparing for the Class Research your topic Gather your supplies Know your classroom resources Locate needed supplies at The Garden Company Walk through your project See slide 5 for available resources

4. Know your Students Find out the knowledge level of your students Teach to the knowledge level of your students

5. Using Available Resources Step-by-Step projects Photo clips Video clips Internet The Garden Company staff can create PowerPoint presentations for you prior to your class session.

6. Providing Key Information on a Handout Project preparation Project budget Supplies needed Maintenance program

7. Classes Available at The Garden Company Transplanting trees Seasonal planting Feeding and fertilizing Pruning plants Maintaining your garden Creating bouquets from your garden Building a potting table

8. Question and Answer Time Class sign-ups, Class size, and Class cost Class advertising Teacher and student discounts Other “The Garden Company is looking for teachers who will provide that Je ne saise quoi for our students.” (Mike Galos, The Garden Company)