Events

Kids in the Garden Pollinator Series

Pollinators are our All-Stars this summer! Each week, we will be focusing on a different group of amazing insects that keep our world green and growing! Join us for a special Kids in the Garden series during June and July! We will meet in the pavilion next to the fish pond at 10:00 on the following days:

Wednesday, June 3 “Carpenter Bees”
Wednesday, June 10 “Bumble Bees”
You may sign up for this program here.

Wednesday, June 17 “Honey Bees”
you may sign up for this program here.

Thursday, June 25 “Flies”
You may sign up for this program here.

Tuesday, July 7 “Wasps”
You may sign up for this program here.

Tuesday, July 14 ‘Butterflies”
You may sign up for this program here.

Tuesday, July 21 “Other Cool Insect Pollinators”
You may sign up for this program here.

Tuesday, July 28 “Introduction to The Great Southeast Pollinator Census”
You may sign up for this program here.

We will be learning to identify these insects by reading some great books together, playing fun games, and of course searching for these All-Stars in our gardens at Petals from the Past! Want to learn how to lure more pollinators into your home garden? We’ll cover that too! The fun culminates on Saturday, August 22 when we will be hosting a Great Southeast Pollinator Census event! Pack a couple of cool drinks and plan to pick blueberries while you are here! We hope you make plans to join us for one or all of these FREE mini classes!

Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9:30am Herbs for Life Lemon Herbalicious presented by Herbalist Debbie Boutellier
Start your herbalicious experience at 9:30am with a lecture on Growing and Using Herbs in Everyday Life presented by Herbalist Debbie Boutelier. There is no charge for this lecture.

Growing your own herbs and making your own herbal products is very rewarding on a
number of levels. Incorporating herbs into your lifestyle is easy, cost effective and environmentally friendly. The participant will learn how to grow a healthy and productive
herb garden. You will be introduced to a number of herbs – some very common herbs and
some that may be new to you. For most people, their interest in herbs begins with using
them in the kitchen adding lots of flavor to recipes. But herbs offer so much more than
enhancements to our culinary masterpieces. We will explore the hidden benefits of using
herbs in a variety of methods incorporating them into our everyday lives. Some of the herbal pathways that will be discussed are culinary herbs, herbs for tea, medicinal herbs, herbs for beauty products, herbs for cleaning products and herbs for ornamental products. We’ll also give you hints on how to preserve your herbal harvest so that you may enjoy herbs year round.
Continue your herbalicious immersion experience with a full afternoon of classes, an
herbal feast/luncheon, demonstrations, samples and tastings. There will be a fee for the afternoon sessions.

You may register for this lecture here.

12:30pm – 1:30pm An Herbal Feast – Herb Society of America, Wild Thyme Unit
Join us for a fabulous herbal feast featuring lemon herbs. Janell Diggs will lead a review of the recipes so you will have no trouble recreating them at home!

1:30pm – 1:45pm Break – Yoga Stretches with Betsy Smith
1:45pm – 2:45pm Managing Stress with Nervines & Companion Herbs – Debbie
Boutelier, Herbalist
You’re anxious, worried, stressed about (pick one):money, health, work, family, love. Your heart is beating fast, your breathing is shallow and rapid, your mind is imagining doom and you wish you could just relax …NOW! Learn about this wonderful class of herbs that can help mitigate all of that and contribute to better health.

2:45pm – 3:30pm Clean, Green & Herbal – Sharon Hosch & Betsy Smith –
Stop using toxic products to clean and freshen your home. Making your own herbal cleaning products is easy, cost effective and environmentally friendly. In this session, learn how to make environmentally safe cleaning
products using some basic household ingredients and herbs.

3:30pm – 3:45pm Break

3:45pm – 4:45pm Herbal Smooth as Silk Hand Care – Sandy Rosamond & Sheila Pearson
Finish your herbalicious experience learning how to pamper our hands with healthy, herbal formulations. Your hands will feel fabulous when you leave!
Fee: $80.

Participants will receive a beautiful booklet to commemorate the day with all
recipes, formulas and methods to recreate the Herbalicious experience when you get home. Join us & be pampered!!!

Thursday, June 11, 2026 Herb Cooking Class – Linda Franzo
10:30 – 12:30 (approximately 2 1/2 hours)  Fee: $35  Advance Registration and Payment required.
Fun in the Sun! Picnic Like an Italian!
We will make fresh Focaccia bread, a Pressed Sandwich, Tomato Basil Pasta, Peaches in Wine, Lemon Granita & Cannoli

You may register for this class here

June 13, 2026, 10:30am Blueberry Walking Tour – Dr. Arlie Powell

Dr. Arlie Powell will discuss variety selection, care and maintenance of blueberries. Taste the fruit and tour the growing fields.

You may sign up for this program here

Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10:00am Kids in the Garden Berry Picking Time
Kids of All Ages Welcome
Location – Pavilion Fee: $6
Instructor – Beth Roberts
Join us as we learn how blueberries are grown; then pick your own to take home.We will meet in the large pavilion. You may want to bring a bottle of water and sunscreen. Berry picking is hot work!

You may register for berry picking here.

Saturday, June 20, 2026, Annual Greenhouse Sale 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Whether you are starting a new garden or border or just adding to the one you already have this is the sale for you. All the plants in our greenhouse growing area are 50% off. Many of the plants in the retail area are also on sale including the the pottery and many of the items in the gift shop.