Informational Seminars, Classes, Festivals, and Workshops
We offer a wide variety of educational and informational opportunities throughout the year. From time to time we have social events as well.
Some of our seminars will be no-cost, others may have a registration fee to cover the cost of materials and supplies. Some seminars will be completely informational while others will be hands-on how to classes where participants will literally get their hands dirty while making something. Please be aware that some seminars may have limits on the numbers of participants, so please read through the descriptions to see if pre-registration via phone or email will be necessary. All seminars and workshops will be held at the Garden Center unless otherwise noted.
If you have a group of friends, co-workers, family, or an event like a birthday and you'd like us to hold a class just for your group, yes we do that, please call for details and scheduling!
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Container Gardening
Sunday, March 26th , at East Pierre Landscape and Garden Center, 5400 SD Hwy 34, Pierre.
Instructional class on why and how to do container gardening, for vegetables, fruits, herbs, annuals, or perennials, from single pots to backyard raised beds. Class will cover the benefits of growing plants in containers, potential pitfalls, and main strategies for success. Register to win a gift certificate!
Make & Take Fairy Garden Class
Pre-registration required, call 224.8832 to reserve a spot!
Times:
Sunday, April 2nd, 1pm
Thursday, April 6th, 1pm
all at East Pierre Landscape and Garden Center, 5400 SD Hwy 34, Pierre
Fee: $35, includes 2 plants, 1 fairy, soil, bowl, and rocks + any extra materials (more plants, additional decorations, etc.).
Just like all of our hands-on classes, this is a really fun class too! These are also popular and tend to fill up quickly. Open to both adults and kids, but for kids, mom or dad need to come along and help with the design design and planting of a fairy (or if you prefer "miniature") garden. We're here to help as well. We always make sure we're stocked up on supplies before these classes. Everyone has a fun time and take home their creation that day.
Make & Leave Porch Pot Classes
Pre-registration required, call 224.8832 to reserve a spot!
Times:
Tuesday, April 11th, 5:30-7:00pm
Thursday, April 13th, 5:30-7:00pm
Saturday, April 15th, 1-3pm
Tuesday, April 18th, 5:30-7:00pm
Thursday, April 20th, 5:30-7:00pm
all at East Pierre Landscape and Garden Center, 5400 SD Hwy 34, Pierre
Fee: $40 (includes 3 annual plants, soil, and care) + any extra materials (pot, more than 3 plants, decorative materials, etc.) Any pots brought from home larger than 18" tall and wide will be charged an additional $15 dollar fee.
These are our most popular classes so make sure to save your space early! Participants will be given guided instructions on how to pick out and then plant their own container for their deck, patio, or yard. Event fee will cover 3 annual plants, soil, and care of the planters at our greenhouse until May 15th. Planters or baskets can be brought from home or new ones bought during the event. Basic rules for planting containers (height, filler, cascading) will be covered along with appropriate plants depending planned location of the containers.
Spring Open House
Sunday, April 30th, 12-5pm, at East Pierre Landscape and Garden Center, 5400 SD Hwy 34, Pierre
Hey, it's not winter anymore, come out and see what we have for the 2023 season! Our greenhouses will be full, the store will be even fuller, and our outdoor nursery will be starting to get filled. Register for a door prize! If you think it's too early to get any annuals or veggies for the year, feel free to walk around and smell the dirt. Visit with staff, pet a cat or two (if you can find them), and make plans for how you want your garden, house, and landscape look for the upcoming outdoors season!
2023 fall festival - October 14th, 11am - 5pm
8th annual Fall Festival, Saturday October 14th!
Come visit the variety of local vendors from 11-5.
Kids games, pumpkin painting, hay bale maze and guessing games from 11-2. Most activities require tickets to participate which will be sold during the 11-2 time period.
From 3-5 there will be music provided by the Hidden Timber Band, and beer and wine tasting!
Food trucks will be here during lunch time.
Galentines Day!!
This is a very popular event so make sure and you call now to reserve spots for you and your Gal Pals!
February 11th and 12th from 12-3pm
$60 per person includes:
Wine Tasting ~ Chocolate Buffet ~ & Charcuterie Board!
Choice of Workshop: Succulent Dish Garden, Fairy Garden, or Mandala Rock Painting.
Must be 21 yrs of age.
To reserve your spot call 224-8832
This is just a "taste" of what you will find during our Galentines event!
KCCR Farm, Home, & Sports Show!!
February 25th and 26th
February 25th and 26th
February 25th and 26th
Take advantage of the show and visit us to see the newest items we have to offer. If you're interested in landscaping, Steve will be there the entire event to talk about getting your project into our 2023 schedule.
Ramkota River Centre
February 25th and 26th
February 25th and 26th
We will have new items from our store to help get you excited for the upcoming growing season! If you're already excited just drop by and visit. We always enjoy seeing some of our valued customers that we haven't seen since last falL!
Seed Starting Basics
Sunday, March 5th, 1-3pm, at East Pierre Landscape and Garden Center, 5400 SD Hwy 34, Pierre.
We will be teaching the basics of seed starting, and staff will be on hand to answer your questions. It covers all of the basics from type of container or trays, potting mix, watering, heat, and lights. This class is free to anyone interested in learning how to be successful with seed starting at home
Gardening 101
Sunday, March 12th, 1-3pm, at East Pierre Landscape and Garden Center, 5400 SD Hwy 34, Pierre.
This free instructional class is focused on beginning gardeners, gardeners who are new to our area, or experienced gardeners who just want to brush up on their skills. Topics covered will be how to select a new garden spot, how to prepare and improve your soil with mulching and fertilizing, watering, choosing which plants to plant, what to do about weeds, how to extend your spring or fall planting season, and more!
Pottery Painting & Planting (Early Dismissal Kids Activity)
Wednesday, March 22nd, 1-3pm, at East Pierre Landscape and Garden Center, 5400 SD Hwy 34, Pierre.
Schools out early this day so let's paint and plant!!
Pre-registration is required for this limited seating class. Parents much accompany the kids throughout the class. Each $20 per child class fee includes instruction, a 4" clay pot, paints, potting mix, and one plant. This is a fun event and helps kids start enjoying all things plants!