16 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday June 14, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com SMARTGARDENING BEGINSWITHYOU ...and a little help from the Oakville Waterfront Festival Visit GardenSmart at the Oakville Waterfront Festival for expert solutions to providing a picture-perfect, ecologically sound paradise in your own backyard. Paul Heydon, Saturday June 21st, 12:00 & 6:00 Since opening Grow Wild! Native Plant Nursery in 2001, Paul Heydon has worked with many government and conservation organizations on research and restoration work. He is also a board member for the North American Native Plant Society. Join Paul to learn more about native species plants and the benefits of a lower maintenance garden. And bring the whole family out on Sunday at 10:00 for a gardening excursion. With your help we'll plant a new permanent native-species garden in Coronation Park. Denis Flanagan, Sunday June 22nd, 12:00 & 2:00 Well known for his shows on HGTV, The Indoor Gardener and One Garden Two looks, Denis also appears giving weekly tips on Global TV and fills in at CFRB on The Garden Show when Mark Cullen is away. Join Denis for "Backyard Ecotopia", a look at current and future trends in landscaping, solar power, and peameable paving. Charlie Dobbin, Saturday June 21st, 2:00 & 4:00 Charlie Dobbin, co-host of One Garden Two Looks, Horticultural Director and Owner of Garden Solutions by Charlie Dobbin, presents "Great Gardens with Less Water", showcasing efficient watering systems that maximize the retention of natural precipitation. Enjoy it at the Waterfront Festival. June 21, 22 ~ Coronation Park www.oakvillefestival.com