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.
Pruning Fruit TreesWednesday, February 11, 1:00 PMJenni McCain, CPH Class Fee: FREE Jenni will demonstrate how to prune your dormant fruit trees at this time of the year. |
The Buzz on BeesSaturday, March 7, 1:00 pmCharles Schafer, CPH Class Fee: FREE Learn about the roles of bees in your garden and what you can do to build a healthy population. Bainbridge Island Certified Professional Horticulturist and honey bee keeper Charles Schafer discusses the challenges affecting bees and what home gardeners can do to help. You may have seen Charles at the Farmer's Market. Charles is inspiring and entertaining. Don't miss it. | |
Controlling Fruit Tree Diseases and PestsWednesday, February 25, 1:00 PMJenni McCain, CPH Class Fee: FREE A little preventative maintenance on your fruit trees at this time of the year will benefit your trees during the summer and fall. Learn how to do it. |
Getting Started with Orchard Mason BeesWednesday, March 11, 1:00 pmLisa Schmidt, CPH Class Fee: FREE Mason bees can help pollinate your spring garden and are easy to raise at home. At this short pop-up demo, Lisa will show the steps to get a Mason Bee habitat working at your home. | |
Northwest NewcomersSaturday, February 28, 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! |