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Classes &  Workshops

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Hands-On How-To Classes & Workshops

Do you have "How-To" questions? 

Through our various hands-on classes and workshops you will learn valuable tools and techniques for many of the most requested garden "How-To's".

Fun Classes & Events

Join us for pop up fun classes and events through out the year including our very popular Pot & Pour! 

Garden Path

Container Perennial  Garden Class

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Do you love a beautiful perennial garden? Would you love to have your own garden but have poor soil, mobility issues, or live in a place without space?

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Welcome to our Container and Raised Bed Perennial Gardening Class! In this class, you will learn how to grow perennials in containers and raised beds even if you don't have a lot of space.

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You will learn:

  • Choosing the correct containers

  • Choosing the correct soil

  • How to buy healthy plants

  • How to plant for success

  • Right Plant, right place

  • Plus more

The hands-on class includes:

  • Guided, hands-on instructions by our certified instructors

  • 2-3 hours of class time (the number of participants determines the length of the class

  • 1 completed container​

    • soil

    • amendments

    • fertilizer

By the end of class, you'll be ready to start your own container perennial gardens and enjoy the beautiful rewards of your hard work!

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Date: TBD

Location: The Dertian Ranch, Howell 

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Tiered pricing:

- Bring your own container and plants

- Container and Plants provided

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Private sessions are available on-site or at your home

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Pollinator Garden Workshop

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Are you interested in learning how to grow your own Pollinator Garden but don't know where to start?

Join us for a hands-on Pollinator Garden Workshop at The Dertian Ranch!

Learn, plant, and grow with expert guidance in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

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In our Pollinator Garden Workshop you will learn everything you need to know to get started. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of selecting the right plants, preparing the soil, and planting your garden. With our help, you will save time and money by doing it right the first time!

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You will learn:

  • What plants attract which pollinators

  • What plants don’t help pollinators

  • How to plant the garden, including design

  • Native Plants VS Others

  • plus much more!

The hands-on class includes:

  • Guided, hands-on instructions by our expert, certified  pollinator steward instructors

  • 3 hours of class time (the number of participants determines the length of the class​

  • All supplies for the workshop

  • Beverages and snacks

  • Resources

  • Take-home, getting you started Pollinator garden kit

    • Plants (ready-to-plant perennials, natives,  and annuals)

    • Step by Step Instructions to take home and use to plant

By the end of class, you'll be ready to start your own Pollinator garden and enjoy the beautiful rewards of your hard work!

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Date: Saturday, June 15th 10:30am

Limited Seats Available

Location: The Dertian Ranch, Howell 

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Private sessions are available on-site or at your home

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DIY Garden Workshops
Green Garden

  • Are you looking to create a beautiful garden but don't know where to start?

  • Have you created a flower garden, but it just "doesn't look right"? Or will nothing grow?

  • Are you wanting to start a vegetable garden but don't know where to begin?

  • Do you have a vegetable garden but it's just not producing?

  • Do you think you "Don't have a green thumb"?

 

Our DIY workshops will help change all of that. Each of the workshops will provide a hands-on experience that you can take home and use. 

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In our DIY Flower Garden Creation Workshop, you will learn how to design and maintain your own flower garden. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process and provide the necessary tools to create beautiful flower gardens.

The workshop includes:

  • A soil test, how to do one, and how to read one.

  • 101 Color for the gardens

  • Design no matter the area

  • Plant talk 

  • Right Plant, right place

  • Plus more!

Limited availability- Waitlist

Dates TBD

Location: The Dertian Ranch, Howell

  • Get on the waitlist and be the first to know when registration is open

Sign up now and start your journey towards a stunning garden!

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Pot & Pour Events

 

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Our hands-on, interactive Pot and Pour events are a blast for everyone. 

During the 2-hour event, participants learn how to create a beautiful, long-lasting container pot. 

You are welcome to bring snacks and beverages of your choice to round out this fun experience!

Your experience will include:

  • Color theory 101

  • Planting techniques

  • Soil creation - April's special potting mix to help keep your pots hydrated and fed all season long. 

  • A container

  • Plants

    • Annuals

    • Herbs​

  • Fertilizer

New this year:

Elevate your planting containers with premium plants in our stepped up Pot & Pour.

Join a scheduled event or host a private event. Contact April to set up your private event.

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Dates: Check Calendar for June Public Dates

Location: The Dertian Ranch, Howell

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Jr. Master Gardener Courses
Home Gardening

Our Jr. Master Gardener courses are designed for children and young adults who are interested in learning about gardening and nature. Our program teaches kids how to care for plants, create their own garden spaces, and appreciate the beauty of nature. We offer a variety of courses for different age groups and skill levels, so there is something for everyone.

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Classes will begin in May 2024

- Limited spots will be available. Please join the waitlist to be one of the first notified when the registration opens up.

 

Dates TBD

Location: The Dertian Ranch, Howell  

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