Jr. Green Thumbs Gardening Classes.  June - August.  Elementary-aged children will plant, care for, and harvest a field of veggies on our farm.  Children will also learn about using herbs, growing strawberries, and the caterpillar/butterfly life cycle.  Parents, grandparents, caregivers etc. can enjoy the Greenhouse while the kids participate.  Jr. Green Thumbs Club page.  Instructed by Karen Moore.

The Use of Color in Landscape and Container Garden Design.  Friday, June 13 at 6:30 pm.  Learn the basics of designing with color, including technique and color schemes.  The use of a color wheel will be demonstrated.  Instructed by Melanie Bedner.

Perennial Gardening Discussion Group.  Saturday, June 14 at 4:00 pm.  Celebrate Perennial Gardening Month with this fun, interactive discussion on perennial gardening.  Learn basic perennial plant identification and care.  Facilitated by Melanie Bedner.

Container Garden Workshop.  Saturday, June 21 at 2:00 pm.  Learn why container gardening is so popular, design techniques, and how to care for them.  Bring a container from home to plant.  Have fun and be creative--visit the Photos page to see examples of what participants planted in last year.  Facilitated by Bedner staff.

Growing Herbs in Containers for Cooking.  July date TBA.  Bring a container from home to plant in, if you'd like.  MG

Perennial Gardening Discussion Group.  Saturday, July 12 at 10:00 am.   Learn basic perennial plant identification and care at this interactive discussion.  Facilitated by Bedner staff.

Container Garden Workshop.  Saturday, July 19 at 2:00 pm.   Learn why container gardening is so popular, design techniques, and how to care for them.  Bring a container from home to plant.  Have fun and be creative--visit the Photos page to see examples of what participants planted in last year.  Facilitated by Bedner staff.

Tomato Tasting Party.  August date TBA.  This year in our fields, we will be planting many different tomato varieties just for our tasting party.  Ever wonder what ‘Chocolate Cherry’ tomatoes taste like?  Try them and many others this August.

Perennial Gardening Discussion Group.  Saturday, August 9 at 10:00 am.   Learn basic perennial plant identification and care at this interactive discussion.  Facilitated by Bedner staff.

Fall Container Garden Workshop.  Saturday, September 6 at 2:00 pm.  Learn some beautiful design ideas, besides the usual garden mum or pansy.  Bring a container from home to plant.  Facilitated by Bedner staff.

Harvest 911.  Saturday, September 13 at 2:00 pm.  Smothered in tomatoes?  Inundated with zucchini?  Overpopulated with peppers?  Learn ways to use your abundant harvest and end-of-season excess.  Learn new recipes and canning/freezing techniques.  MG

Tree and Shrub Selection and Care.  Saturday, September 20 at 2:00 pm.  Confused about what to plant where?  Learn tips on selecting the right plant for the right location.  Get new, exciting ideas that go beyond the basic Yew, Rhododendron, or Weeping Cherry tree.  Instructed by Russ and Melanie Bedner.

Fall Decorating Discussion Group.  Saturday, October 4 at 4:00 pm.  Come learn fall craft and decorating ideas, and share your ideas with others.  Facilitated by Bedner staff.

Planting Perennial Bulbs. October date TBA.  MG

Art Under Glass.  Saturday, October 4th.  Our third annual celebration of local artwork and the fall season.  The fun includes: local artists, live music, balloon artist, food, and pumpkin painting.

Giant Pumpkin Weigh-In.  Winners of the contest will be announced at Art Under Glass on October 4th.  To enter the pumpkin growing contest, purchase a pumpkin plant for $1 this spring and fill out an entry form.