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
Mary’s Peak Orchid Society
An Orhids Showcase
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17th | 10AM to 2pm
Come meet members of the Mary’s Peak Orchid Society – ask questions, admire orchids on display & learn more about the Orchid Society.
Orchid Mounting Workshop
Saturday, October 17th at 10:00am
$50/person
Grow an orchid in a way that mimics their natural environment and looks beautiful.
This workshop will provide everything you need to mount and grow an orchid on a piece of wood. You will get to choose from an assortment of orchids on the day of the class. Care information will also be provided to keep your living art happy and healthy.
Limited space available!
Native Plants and Your Soil – Hybrid Class
Saturday, October 24th at 10:00am
FREE CLASS
Find out which native plants are best suited for your landscape! We will display how to use the web soil survey tool to identify your soil type. Afterwards, that soil description will help us match those conditions with various ideal native plants!
Fall Pond Care Class
Wednesday, October 28th at 10:30am
FREE CLASS
Join Andrea Shonnard for a 30-minute discussion about what to do in fall for your pond to have a successful winter. We’ll cover water treatments to plants, fish care, tips for leaf fall, and all the inbetweens.
After the class wraps up, we will have a question and answer session with members from the Shonnard’s pond crew. Please bring questions or photos of what you want help with.
Create a Carnivorous Indoor Rock Garden Workshop
Saturday, October 31st at 10:00am
$45/person
Calling all carnivorous plant enthusiasts and lovers of the delightfully spooky! Start off your Halloween day with creativity and curiosity of creepy-cool insect eating plants, and learn how to make your own butterwort rock garden to take home.
Limited space available!
Jingle & Mingle – Holiday Season Opener
November 14 – 15 | 10am – 3pm
Join us this weekend as we kick-off the holiday season at Shonnard’s Nursery! More fun details to come so stay tuned!
Create a Terrarium Workshop
Saturday, November 14th at 10:00am
$50/person
We will guide you through, and provide everything you need to make a terrarium to take home. Choices for plants and decorations can be personalized to your own style and preferences. We will also provide care instructions to keep your creation healthy and happy.
Limited space available!
Create a Kokedama Workshop
Saturday, December 5th at 10:00am
$35/person
Our workshop will guide you through the process of making and caring for your own kokedama. These moss balls can be beautiful as stationary or hanging decorations.
Limited space available!