Discover the Natural Beauty
Classes & Events
All classes are held in our Northwest Greenhouse, which is covered, but not heated. Please dress appropriately. For classes that require registration or have a fee, please check in at the main desk on day of class.
September - What to Do in the GardenWednesday, September 3, 1:00 PMJenni McCain, CPH Class Fee: FREE Join us as we debut a new monthly Pop-Up Class! What to Do in the Garden is a quick checklist of basic garden tasks. Essential for new gardeners and a reminder for all of us! Pop-Up Classes are mini classes, 15-20 minutes long, covering some of the most-often-asked gardening questions. |
Bonsai for Beginners with Robert ChoSaturday, September 20, 1:00-3:00 PMRobert Cho, Asia Pacific Gardening Class Fee: $120 Bonsai expert Robert Cho of Asia Pacific Gardening introduces the art of bonsai in this two hour workshop. Participants plant a Procumbens Nana Juniper in a bonsai pot to take home. $120 class fee includes plant, soil and lava rock, ceramic pot, and instruction. Participants will receive 20% off any additional bonsai materials and supplies, valid only on the day of class. | |
Northwest NewcomersSaturday, September 6, 1:00 pmJenni McCain, CPH Class Fee: FREE This popular class is back! Great for those new to gardening in the Pacific Northwest, this class covers the basics: soil and watering, easy-care plants, and how to handle deer, slugs, and plant diseases. Participants will receive a 20% off coupon for their next plant purchase, our little gift to get you started! |
Plant a Tabletop Garden!Sunday, September 21, 1:00-3:00PMBainbridge Gardens Staff Class Fee: FREE Choose a pot and seasonal flowers and foliage and plant it here. Participants receive 20% off the regular price of the materials used. Most tabletop gardens start around $30. Bring gardening gloves; weâll provide tools and soil. Our Tabletop Garden Workshop is scheduled for the third weekend of every month. You may bring your container back to a later workshop to refresh or re-pot as new seasonal color arrives. | |
Houseplant ClinicSunday, September 7, 1:00 PMLisa Schmidt, CPH Class Fee: FREE It's the first Sunday of the month: The doctor is in! Our houseplant expert Lisa will be available to diagnose, help re-pot, and recommend treatment for your houseplants. Please bring photos if you can not bring in your houseplant. If your houseplant is badly infected or needs more care than Lisa can provide at the clinic, you may be asked to quarantine your plant or return later for further one-on-one care. |
FOR THE BIRDSSunday, September 28, 1:30PMLynn Brunelle Class Fee: FREE Join best-selling children's author, Lynn Brunelle, as she introduces her newest book--Turn This Book into a Birdfeeder. Learn how important birds are to a healthy ecosystem and create bird feeders from materials you already have around the house. Fall is in the air and our fine feathered friends are busy working to gather enough food to survive the Pacific Northwest winter. You can help by making your yard bird-friendly. Itâs a great way to help the environment and a really fun way to have a bit of science come to you. Build a feeder and see who drops by! This activity is FREE, but reservations are requested. Lynn will be available to sign her new book! | |
Fall Tree PruningWednesday, September 10, 1:00 PMJenni McCain, CPH Class Fee: FREE September is the time to lightly prune fruit trees and Japanese maples. Join Jenni McCain for a demonstration. This is a pop-up class, which is a short (10-15 min) informal information session. Bring your questions! |