Classes & Events
We are passionate about education and enjoy giving opportunities for all to develop their growing skills. Our mission is to support the interests of gardeners and beekeepers at every level by providing meaningful knowledge and inspiring ideas. How we do this is by offering classes, most of which are free.
Classes are hosted in our on-site classroom at the Garden Center, and led by an expert staff member or field expert. Class fees may apply for guest speakers or for hands-on experiences, others are free.
We add new classes throughout the season, so be sure to check back for new learning opportunities.
Upcoming Classes & Events
Planting for Pollinators Class 1: Annuals & Perennials – Hybrid Class
Saturday, September 5th at 10:00am
FREE CLASS
This class will help you to determine which plants will attract which pollinators. We’ll go over characteristics and care of these plants with a focus on: light requirements, size, season of bloom, and more!
Fall Perennial Patio Pot Workshop
Saturday, September 12th at 11:00am
$50.00 / Person
Welcome to the Fall Perennial Patio Pot class with Shay Boga from Peoria Gardens where we’ll create a beautiful patio pot together.
This hands-on workshop will have you planting up a 14″ x 10.5″ patio pot with a thrilling center piece, lush plants spilling over the edge, and beautiful fillers.
Fall Planting Days
SEPT 18 – 20 | 11AM to 3pm
Here to help you freshen up your planters for fall!
We welcome you to bring in your pots and planters (14″ diameter or smaller) from home, and we’ll get your purchased plants potted in your container with G&B Organics Potting Soil, at no extra charge.
How to Propagate Native Woody Plants – Lecture & Workshop
Saturday, September 19th at 1:00pm
FREE
Join experts from the Benton Soil and Water District to learn how to expand your backyard habitat on a budget by propogating your own native plants! Species such as red flowering currant and osoberry grow well from cuttings with a little know-how.
Participants will each go home with a native shrub cutting in a pot (soil and rooting hormone provided)! Please bring your own pruners if possible; some will be available to borrow.
Create Your Own Fall Color Bowl – DIY Planting Event
September 25-27 | 10:00am-4:30pm
$50.00
This is a fun and easy going, hands-on experience for those who want to choose their own combinations and enjoy the creative process. You’ll get to choose 6 plants for a beautiful thriller, filler, spiller container design in a 15-inch compostable fiber pot.
Planting for Pollinators Class 2: Trees & Shrubs – Hybrid Class
Saturday, September 26th at 10:00am
FREE CLASS
We will discuss trees and shrubs that love sun vs. shade, and will go over care and traits of plants such as: drought tolerance, deer tolerance, and low vs. high maintenance.