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9415 Miller Rd NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

206-842-5888
 
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Classes & Events

  • Pre-registration is required. You may register by phone by calling 206-842-5888 or in person at Bainbridge Gardens.
  • Class space is limited.
  • Tuition fee must be pre-paid to guarantee your spot.
  • Please check in at the main desk on day of class.
  • All classes will be held in our Northwest Greenhouse, which is covered, but not heated. In addition the doors will be open to improve ventilation. Please dress appropriately
  • Masks may be required to attend certain classes.

Planting a Seaside Garden

Saturday, March 29, 1:00 pm
Jenni McCain, CPH
Class Fee: FREE
Select plants that can stand up to salt spray, wind, and sandy conditions. We’ll focus on varieties that are as tough as they are beautiful, and discuss how to combine them for maximum impact. Participants will receive 20% off plant purchases, valid only on the day of class.

Growing Great Veggies!

Sunday, April 13, 1:00 pm
Brian MacWhorter, Butler Green Farms
Class Fee: FREE
Brian MacWhorter of Butler Green Farms on Bainbridge offers tips and advice on how to get the most out of your organic vegetable garden. Bring your questions! Beginner and experienced veggie gardeners are welcome. Participants will receive 20% off plant purchases, valid only on the day of class. This class is FREE, however, we ask that you pre-register to provide seating for all.

Attracting Hummingbirds

Sunday, March 30, 1:00 pm
Lisa Schmidt, CPH
Class Fee: FREE
Turn your garden into a haven for hummingbirds! Lisa will share how to attract these precious pollinators. maintain feeders, and plant for future generations of little hummers! Participants will receive 20% off plant purchases, valid only on the day of class

Earth Day Activity: Make a Seed Ball

Tuesday, April 22, 3:30 pm
Bainbridge Gardens Staff
Class Fee: $15
Celebrate Earth Day by sowing native wildflowers in your garden! In this afterschool activity, we’ll make seed balls of compost, clay, and wildflower seeds to take home to plant. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Bonsai Workshop

Saturday, April 5, 1:00 PM
Robert Cho, Asia Pacific Gardening
Class Fee: $85
Explore the art of bonsai in this hands-on workshop with special guest Robert Cho, owner of Asia Pacific Gardening. In this two-hour session, Robert will introduce bonsai though its history and discuss plant selection, training and maintenance. Participants each will plant a 5-to-6 year old Procumbens Nana Juniper to take home. Class fee includes plant, soil and lava rock, ceramic pot, and instruction. Participants will receive 20% off any additional bonsai materials, valid only on the day of class. (Robert Cho has been practicing bonsai for more than 30 years. Come in to see a selection of Robert's trained indoor bonsai specimen.)