2026 CLASSES & EVENTS
Botanical Watercolor Painting with Sweet Mare Studios!
Botanical Watercolor Painting with Teresa Cox Kolar of Sweet Mare Studios! Come learn the art of painting watercolor flowers. Teresa will provide step-by-step guidance for participants to create their own watercolor painting. Painting supplies will be provided. Come share a lovely evening in the Greenhouse and leave with a beautiful floral painting of your own creation. Pre-registration required. $50.00
Hugelkultur: Gardening Techniques for Climate Change
Learn about the mounding horticulture technique of Hugelkultur and how to construct it. What are the benefits of this type of garden? What are the drawbacks? What can I plant? Your $10 class fee will include resources and help support the Master Gardener program.
Why Peonies are Perfect!
They love the cold, are deer resistant, will out-live you, and look phenomenal in a bouquet! This class will teach you everything you need to know about growing, harvesting and storing Peonies!
Teacher Appreciation Day!
Schools out - and we think our area teachers deserve a little extra appreciation! Teachers - show us your school ID and receive 20% off all plants - all day! Thanks for all you do for our kids!
Create Natural Dyes Using Invasive Plants!
As you're pulling those invasive species out of your garden? Try turning them into natural dyes. In this workshop, we'll use two of the more common ones - buckthorn and tansy - to produce several different colors on wool yarns. All materials are supplied, and you'll go home with a basic knowledge of how to create dyes and at least 5 mini skeins that you've dyed.
Ikebana Floral Arranging Workshop with Bloom Wilder
If you love cut flowers and want to truly understand the art of floral arranging – this is a one of a kind and NOT TO MISS workshop! Local cut flower grower, designer, artist and all-around floral expert Jae Jeon will be teaching the art of Ikebana floral arranging. Each participant will be creating their own arrangement under Jae’s guidance. The workshop fee includes all floral ingredients, materials and supplies. Come curious, get creative and leave with expert knowledge and a beautiful Ikebana arrangement!
Build Your Perfect Container - Wednesday, May 13th
Build your perfect container! Learn how to choose the right plants for your containers, create unique and dramatic looks, and keep your container looking great through the growing season! You will build your own unique creation with plants of your choice. You can then take your creation home with you or we will keep it growing for you through Memorial Day!
Build Your Perfect Container - Tuesday, May 12th!
Build your perfect container! Learn how to choose the right plants for your containers, create unique and dramatic looks, and keep your container looking great through the growing season! You will build your own unique creation with plants of your choice. You can then take your creation home with you or we will keep it growing for you through Memorial Day!
Build Your Perfect Container - May 6th!
Build your perfect container! Learn how to choose the right plants for your containers, create unique and dramatic looks, and keep your container looking great through the growing season! You will build your own unique creation with plants of your choice. You can then take your creation home with you or we will keep it growing for you through Memorial Day!
Opening Day!
December is festive - January is dull - February is cold
March is a crapshoot - April is wet - But May means Opening Day!
Seed Starting Class at Do North Pizzeria!
Do you dream of growing your own bountiful garden this summer?
Maybe you already tried to start your own seeds…only to lose all of your precious plant babies. Then THIS is the class for you!
Join us at Do North Pizzeria and Pub in Hermantown, MN to learn best practices for SUCCESSFUL Seed Starting!
Pre-registration is REQUIRED - cost is $15.00.
ALSO: 50% off select appetizers and $2 off taps during the class! Thank you, Do North!
Floral Arranging with Theresa Koenig of Songbird Acres!
Learn the art of flower arranging with local cut-flower grower Theresa Koenig of Songbird Acres! Theresa will share tips and tricks for arranging and also how to harvest your own cut flowers. Each participant will bring an arrangement home with them. Last years hit class - you will want to join!
Duluth Pottery & Tile Pop Up!
We LOVE the art of Karin Kraemer and Luke Krisak of Duluth Pottery & Tile, and are thrilled to have them for this pop-up event at the Greenhouse! Come find beautiful custom pottery to match your flowers!
Plant a Pot for Mom!
A class for kids and their grown-ups! A chance for each kiddo to plant a beautiful container with plants of their choice to present to Mom on Mother’s Day. Come with Mom or surprise her with a beautiful planter!
Why Peonies are Perfect!
They love the cold, are deer resistant, will out-live you, and look phenomenal in a bouquet! This class will teach you everything you need to know about growing, harvesting and storing Peonies!
Cut Flower Series with Songbird Acres - Part 2 - Harvesting & Arranging
Guided by local cut flower expert Theresa Koenig, owner of Songbird Acres, this is a two part series all about cut flowers!
Thrillers, Pillars, & Spillers - Build Your Perfect Container!
Thrillers, Pillars, & Spillers - Build Your Perfect Container!
Cut Flower Series with Songbird Acres - Part 1 - Planning & Growing!
Guided by local cut flower expert Theresa Koenig, owner of Songbird Acres, this is a two part series all about cut flowers!
Dishing on Dahlias!
Gorgeous in the garden and in a bouquet, Dahlia’s are a must have for every gardener! Learn about growing, propagating and caring you’re your Dahlias!
Plant a Pot for Mom!
Create a lovely custom container for Mom for Mother’s Day! A class for kids and their grown-ups.
Seed Starting at Do North Pizzeria!
Join us at Do North Pizzeria Hermantown to learn tips and tricks for seed-starting and propagation!