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2026 Winter & Spring 

February 17th - 6pm (online)
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March 12th - 6pm (in-person)
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Veggie 101 Classes

Tuesday, February 17th - 6pm (online)

Thursday, March 12th - 6pm (in person)

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Are you just starting a vegetable garden? Have you had one before and it just didn't do what you wanted it to do? Vegetable Garden 101 is a 2 hour tutorial class that covers the vegetable garden basics.

Included in the class:

  • Seeds, plants, or plugs - how will you start

  • What to plant - how to determine what you should grow

  • When to plant - Cool crops vs Warm Crops

  • Garden prep

  • Weed control

  • Pests

  • Garden maintenance

At the end of this class you will have the information and resources to DIY your vegetable garden. 

$25 per person - 

Online registered students will receive an email with the link

In-person events will be in Howell 

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Winter Sowing Classes

Thursday, February 5th - 6pm (online)

Thursday, March 19th - 6pm (in person)

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Have you ever wondered what all the hype is about starting seeds in milk jugs, using no lights, electricity, or growing tents? Can it really be done? Join us on Thursday, Feb 5th for an online intro to winter sowing. This interactive online class answers questions and provides you with the tools to Winter Sow. 

Want a more hands-on approach? Join us on March 19th for a hands-on class that includes all the materials and instruction. 

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Online class $10 per person

Includes:

  • $10 credit toward another class

  • 1 hour informational online instruction

  • Q&A session

  • Winter Sowing download

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In-Person class $60

Includes:

  • 2 hours of hands-on instruction

  • All materials to start winter sowing

  • Take home up to 6 different plants started with advanced Winter Sowing

  • Winter Sowing download​

Online registered students will receive an email with the link

In-person events will be in Howell 

February 5th - 6pm (online)
Register Here


March 19th - 6pm (in-person)
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All About Seed Classes

Tuesday, February 10th - 6pm (online)

Monday, March 9th - 6pm (in person)

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Have you ever wondered what the differences are among all the types of seeds? Hybrid, Heirloom, Organic, GMO- what does that all mean? What about the numbers and letters on the seed packs? What do those mean?? Have you ever wondered if you can use the seeds you saved from last year? Have you ever wondered why the seeds you saved and planted didn't produce that delicious fruit or veggie you remember? 

This class will answer all of those questions and more!

Included in the class:

  • Types of seeds

  • How to save seeds

  • How to read a seed packet

  • and more!

  • a $10 credit toward another class

Plus, in-person classes receive:​

  •  a seed catalog

  • Dertian Ranch goodies

  • Coffee and snacks

At the end of this class, you will have the information and resources to DIY your seed purchases! 

$25 per person 

Online registered students will receive an email with the link

In-person events will be in Howell 

February 10th - 6pm (online)
Register Here


March 9th - 6pm (in-person)
Register Here

 
February 20th - 5:30pm
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Bulb Spring Explosion -  Pot & Pour!

Friday, February 20th at 5:30pm

During the two-hour experience, attendees will create a Spring Bulb Explosion Custom Pot. Learn how to create a pot that blooms all spring long, starting with the first signs of spring. All supplies are provided to make a beautiful bulb pot for your Spring porch decor. We set up and clean up, you simply show up!

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All attendees are provided with:

  • Choice of pot

  • Up to 20 mix and match bulbs

  • Soil

  • Fertlizer

  • Guided instructions

  • Take home care & instructions

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Pot and Pours also include popcorn to snack on and coffee/Tea. Attendees are welcome to bring other beverages and snacks. 

Location: The Dertian Ranch- 3577 Jewell Rd, Howell

$60 per person includes all  - Very limited seats available

March 26th - 6pm
Registration opening soon

 

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Veggie Garden Workshop

Begins Thursday, March 26 - 6pm

5 week, mulit month workshop

More information to come

Location: The Dertian Ranch- 3577 Jewell Rd, Howell

$ per person includes all  - Very limited seats available

April 22nd - 6pm
Registration opening soon

 

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Planting for Pollinators Classes

Wednesday, April 22nd - 6pm

More information to come

Location: The Dertian Ranch- 3577 Jewell Rd, Howell

$ per person includes all  - Very limited seats available

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Flower Garden Workshop

Begins Thursday, April 30 - 6pm

5 week, mulit month workshop

More information to come

Location: The Dertian Ranch- 3577 Jewell Rd, Howell

$ per person includes all  - Very limited seats available

April 30th - 6pm
Registration opening soon

 

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Annual Hanging Basket ot Patio Pot - Pot & Pour!

Friday, May 8th at 5:30pm for a Ladies Night Out

During the two-hour experience, get creative and have fun making your custom porch pot. All supplies are provided to make a beautiful annual hanging basket or patio pot to kick off the summer season. We set up and clean up, you simply show up!

 

All attendees are provided with:

  • Choice of pot

  • All flowers

  • Soil, fertilizer, and more

  • Dinner

  • Beverages

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Pot and Pours also include popcorn to snack on and coffee/Tea. Attendees are welcome to bring other beverages and snacks. 

Limited to 10 people per class

$75 per person

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May 8th- 5:30pm
Register HERE Today

 

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