Garden Center Workshop
Gardening 101
Saturday, April 1, 10am
This botanical boot camp is designed especially for beginner gardeners. We will take the intimidation out of gardening by teaching you the basics. Learn how to determine your soil type, improve your soil, determine your sun exposure, choose the right plants, and water efficiently.
Knife Sharpening
Sunday, April 2, 11am to 2pm
Bring your knives, scissors, shears, loppers or pruners and get sharp while shopping. We have knife sharpening in our parking lot the first Sunday of every month.
Garden Center Workshop
Soil, Compost & Mulch
Saturday, April 8, 10am
A successful garden is in the soil. Learn what differentiates soil, compost, and mulch. Do you need to replace your garden soil this year? How much mulch is enough? Expert gardener Cameron Bonsey from Coast of Maine organic products will be here to answer all your questions.
Garden Center Workshop
Grow Your Own Herbs
Saturday, April 15, 10am
Everyone loves an herb garden near the kitchen! Learn how to grow your own culinary and medicinal herbs at home. We will cover growing requirements, choosing a successful combination of plants, harvesting techniques, and post harvest storage.
Wednesday Wine Workshop
Sherry and Madeira – Exploring Fortified Wines
Wednesday, April 19, 7pm
Join Mike Abbate, our wine manager, and Lizzy from Vineyard Road to explore more fortified wines in a follow-up to our popular Port wine workshop. We’ll focus on Sherry and Madeira, all from the Rare Wine Company, the foremost experts on both subjects
Garden Center Workshop
Backyard Berry Patch & Orchard
Saturday, April 22, 10am
Have you always wanted a fruit oasis in your own backyard? Or do you have an existing fruit tree and don’t know how to care for it? Learn different fruit growing methods, site selection, soil preparation, plant care and pruning. Fruit expert John Neri from Green City Growers will be here to answer all your questions!
Garden Center Workshop
Urban Vegetable Growing
Saturday, April 29, 10am
Do you want a vegetable garden but don’t have the space? Learn the basics of vegetable gardening in small spaces with seasoned farmer Robyn Burns, Program Director at CitySprouts. Robyn will discuss container gardens, plant supports, succession planting, and techniques for getting the most out of your urban garden space.
Garden Center Workshop
Garden Design
Saturday, May 6, 10am
Whether you’re just getting started or need to add color to an existing garden, this workshop will help you plan the garden of your dreams. Learn how to use garden design principles as tools to create a space that works for you. Landscape designer Sophie Bignet from Pemberton Farms Garden Services will be here to inspire and answer your questions!
Knife Sharpening
Sunday, May 7, 11am to 2pm
Bring your knives, scissors, shears, loppers or pruners and get sharp while shopping. We have knife sharpening in our parking lot the first Sunday of every month.
Garden Center Workshop
Tomato Time!
Saturday, May 13, 10am
What’s better than a freshly picked tomato from your own garden? This workshop will help you choose the variety of tomatoes that will work best for you, demonstrate how to plant them and teach you what you need to know to help them thrive.
Garden Center Workshop
Attracting Pollinators to Your Garden
Saturday, May 20, 10am
Pollinators play an essential role in ensuring productive harvests and are becoming increasingly rare. Learn how to attract pollinators such as honeybees and hummingbirds to your garden during this workshop. We will cover everything you can do to create an ideal habitat for these beautiful and necessary pollinators.
Garden Center Workshop
Spring Container Gardening
Saturday, May 27, 10am
It’s time to spruce up those window boxes and planters! Join us to learn how to create the most striking containers on your block. We will cover choosing the right container, soil and plant selection, and seasonal design. Bring your own container or choose from our beautiful pottery.
Garden Center Workshop
Lawn Care
Saturday, June 3, 10am
Learn how to add curb appeal to your home with essential lawn maintenance tips. We will cover what to plant, how to care for your new or existing lawn, weed control, and more. Lawn care can be intimidating, but we will show you how easy growing a beautiful lawn can be!
Knife Sharpening
Sunday, June 4, 11am to 2pm
Bring your knives, scissors, shears, loppers or pruners and get sharp while shopping. We have knife sharpening in our parking lot the first Sunday of every month.
Garden Center Workshop
Shade Gardening
Saturday, June 10, 10am
Are you looking to bring life to your shade garden? This workshop will help you design a beautiful garden using shade tolerant annuals and perennials. You will learn reliable shade garden plants, how to provide texture and flow, and even how to incorporate color into your shade garden. Bring your questions and challenges for our design team!
Garden Center Workshop
Summer Bloomers
Saturday, June 17, 10am
Ensuring consistent color in your garden can be a challenge. This workshop features dependable, low maintenance perennials and flowering shrubs that will guarantee beautiful color in your garden all summer long. Expert gardener Steve Herbert from our perennial supplier, The Plant Group, will be here to share his favorite summer blooming plants, gardening tips, and techniques for lasting color. The Plant Group is the largest supplier of perennials in New England, growing over 1500 varieties for 31 years. If there is any perennial you have questions about, Steve can help!
Garden Center Workshop
Garden Enemies
Saturday, June 24, 10am
This workshop will tackle the obstacles you face while gardening. We will cover pests, diseases, soil deficiencies and other garden problems. Come with questions and photos of your problems and we will help find a solution!
Knife Sharpening
Sunday, July 2, 11am to 2pm
Bring your knives, scissors, shears, loppers or pruners and get sharp while shopping. We have knife sharpening in our parking lot the first Sunday of every month.