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Magic in the Air, it certainly is! Not only can you have Magic in the Air at your home, you can also enjoy a Tuscan Sunset, and see your own official Fairy House. Release your creativity. Enjoy an hour away. Meet some new friends. And go home with a delightful combination of plants that you have created. We continue to add photos, click your refresh button for the most recent version.

Click for larger picture Date Time Workshop Price Description
Tues. May 22 7 pm Plant Stacker $39 Durable steel rod balances five terra cotta pots planted with spillers stacked above each other in a unique alternating pattern.
Wed. May 23 10 am OR

 7 pm

 
Magic in the Air $25 / $29

Grow a spectacular moss hanging garden with the latest spillers in a rainbow of colors.

Sun. May 27 4 pm

 

Fine Vines $25 / $29

Black-eyed Susan vine twins up a new, unique collapsible trellis/basket combo with spiller annuals.

Tues. May 29 7 pm Blissfully Blue $39

Beautiful blue-glazed ceramic pot with chartreuse foliage & blue and white fillers.

Wed. May 30 10 am OR

 7 pm

 

Angel’s Earrings $25 / $29 A perfect name for beautiful fuchsia flowers, non-stop bloomers in a cone-shaped hanger with spillers and thrillers for part shade.
Sat. June 2 4 pm Lavender Planter Bowl with Pedestal $99

This highly detailed, hand painted garden ornament was designed by nationally known artist Pat Ballard. We’ll plant the top with fragrant lavender. In addition, we have matching bird baths for $89 and a matching planter for $24.95. Purchase all three to have a lavender - themed garden for $199. Limited to the first 10 people. Click for more info.

Sun. June 3 4 pm Mushrooms ‘n Marigolds $25 / $29

Tuck Marigolds in the nooks of a painted wooden crate and garnish with colorful ceramic mushrooms.

  Tues. June 5 7 pm Galvanized Garden $39 Giant metal tub chock full of culinary herbs - keep it nearby and enjoy fresh herbs with every meal.
  Wed. June 6 10 am OR

 7 pm

 

Tomato Tote $25 / $29 We found a cool tote bag splashed with red, ripe tomatoes that make a perfect pot for a patio tomato and some spicy herbs.
Sun. June 10 4 pm Basils in a Box $25 / $29

Make the best pesto ever with Italian basil plus spicy purple, lemon, bush, cinnamon and new variegated basil.

Tues. June 12 7 pm I Beg Your Pardon $39

Here’s your rose garden. An 18” mini-rose topiary under planted with more mini-roses. Plant in garden later for years of blooms.

Wed. June 13 10 am OR

 7 pm

 

Tuscan Sunset $25 / $29

Warm, rich foliage tones of gold, red, chocolate-brown with a hint of green are the stars in this pot with a supporting cast of flowers.

Sun. June 17 4 pm One Hour Bonsai $25 / $29 Even a beginner can be successful with this ancient Japanese art. It’s Father’s Day, why not bring your dad along, too?
Tues. June 19 7 pm Oh Mandy! $39

This stunning mandevilla thriller will wind its way up a “lollypop” frame in no time. Put by a sunny window for winter bloom.

Wed. June 20 10 am OR

 7 pm

 

High and Dry $25 / $29 This living wreath stuffed with perennial succulents will survive even if you forget to water.
  Sun. June 24 4 pm Some Enchanted Evening $25 / $29 Plant a moon garden and enjoy your yard at dusk and beyond. Climbing moon vine thriller plus other white flowers.
Tues. June 26 7 pm Sedge on the Edge $39

Create an Asian water garden with 4 types of water plants in a glazed ceramic pot.

Wed. June 27 10 am OR

 7 pm

Fairy House $25 / $29

New for ‘07, this house features a “green roof” and a real, wooden door. Great class to bring some kids.

  Sun. July 1 4 pm Pottery Lottery $25 / $29 A lottery determines the order in which you may select from a wide assortment of classy containers valued between $25 and $100. Fill your choice with appropriate annuals.
  Tues. July 10 7 pm French Twist $39

Learn how to prune a dwarf Alberta spruce into a 3 foot spiral topiary.

 

Wed. July 11 10 am OR

 7 pm

 

Sand Cast Bird Baths $25 / $29

If you only have time for one class, choose this one! We use giant leaves, like rhubarb, elephant’s ears and castor bean with quickcrete cement to create amazing garden art. Paint when dry in a few days.

 

Sun. July 15 4 pm Cleanovich $25 / $29

Our annual leftovers party. Bring pots, or we’ll supply them. Choose any 12 specialty annuals plus all of the 6 packs you need to fill in. $75 value.                                             

Participants will leave with a completed project to enjoy as well as to show off to their friends, family and neighbors. Workshops are priced above. The price on the $29 workshops drops to $25 each if one person signs up for three or more total workshops.

Please note the photos are similar to the final project. In order to have photos ready well in advance of class there may be some differences. In many cases photo is from a previous year and the exact container may no longer be available.

Many workshops fill up quickly, so be sure to reserve your space early. Pre-registration and prepayment are required. Refunds will be given up to 24 hours before workshop time, after that we will gladly save your materials for a week for you to come get.

To register, fill out the form on the bottom of this page.  Fax it to us at (508) 885-4490 with credit card information. Or mail it with a check to:

Workshops, Bemis Farms Nursery, 29 North Brookfield Rd., Spencer, MA 01562-1304.

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Where Successful Gardeners Shop - - - Since 1947

Where Successful Gardeners Shop - - - Since 1947