Classes, Tours & Virtual Plant Clinic
Events In Person and Online
Classes and Events will return after the new year! Check back regularly for additions.
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Rose Selection Assistance
Sunday, May 14, 11 am – 3 pm
Pam Powers, Consulting Rosarian, Arlington Rose Foundation
Fair Oaks Store
Consulting Rosarians will be at the Fair Oaks location to assist customers with their rose selection, give planting advice and provide information on the growth habits of different varieties, including David Austins.
Diversity for Pollinators
Tuesday, May 16, 12pm
Peg Bier, Merrifield Plant and Design Specialist
Zoom Webinar
Peg discusses the many plants that you can add to your garden to attract pollinators, including birds, bees and butterflies. Peg uses a wide array of annuals, perennials, natives and non-natives in her own garden and will provide plenty of inspiration to get your own garden growing this season.
Garden Critters for Kids
Saturday, May 20, 10:00 am
Andy Johnson, Merrifield Plant and Wildlife Specialist
Gainesville Store
Come to see and learn about the many types of critters we can find in our gardens! This class is family friendly and will be a great time for children of all ages. Andy will show a variety of animals and talk about their habitats, what they eat, and how they behave in their natural environment.
Parents must attend with their children. Please note that there will be live animals at this class, which may include mammals, reptiles, birds and amphibians.
Japanese Gardens
Sunday, July 16, 1:00 pm
Kim Scott, Merrifield Plant Specialist
Fair Oaks Store
Drawing on her experiences living in Japan and her love of their distinct garden style, Kim will share the plants, design elements and concepts you can use to introduce a Japanese garden style to your own landscape. Join her at the Fair Oaks store for an inspirational class.
This class will take place upstairs in the Fair Oaks store classroom.
Hydrangea Care
Saturday, July 22, 10:00 am
Paul McLane, Merrifield Plant Specialist
Fair Oaks Store
Learn how to select new hydrangeas, identify the hydrangeas you have and care for Big Leaf, Smooth, Panicle, Oakleaf and Climbing hydrangeas in this class. Paul will cover pruning, fertilization and other care tips, including what these hydrangeas have in common and what is different for each one. For anyone who loves hydrangeas, this will be a great class.
This class will take place in the Fair Oaks store classroom on the second floor of the store.
Native Plants for Shade
Sunday, July 30 1:00 pm
Louis Ratchford, Merrifield Plant and Design Specialist
Fair Oaks Store
Learn about the best native plants for shade in this woodland garden inspired class! Louis will discuss blooming and foliage plants you can use in shady spaces of your garden that are native to our region. Whether you plant all natives or are looking to incorporate some into your garden for the first time, this will be a great class.
This class will take place in the Fair Oaks store classroom on the second floor of the store.