Classes, Workshops & Events!
At SummerWinds Nursery, we offer four great platforms for group learning:
Learn ‘n Grow Classes
These FREE, informative classes—on a wide variety of topics—help give you the tools you need to make all of your gardening endeavors a success! Classes range from 30 to 60 minutes in duration and are generally delivered by a SummerWinds Trusted Garden Advisor.
Plus, receive a coupon for 10% Off Your Entire Purchase, valid only on the day you attend one of our Learn 'n Grow Classes.
Make ‘n Take Workshops
These hands-on workshops are available for a fee. Work one-on-one with the instructor to perfect your creation! Workshop price includes materials specified within the workshop description. Attend a workshop with friends or family and explore your creative side!
Plus, receive a coupon for 10% Off Your Entire Purchase, valid only on the day you attend one of our Make 'n Take Workshops.
Cancellations: refunds provided only with 48-hours written cancellation notice to events@summerwinds.net.
Private Workshops
Available for groups of six (6) or more at our Tatum Blvd. location in Phoenix. The following Private Workshops are available for scheduling on weekdays:
- Container Gardening
- Miniature Gardens
Contact our Tatum Blvd. store in Phoenix for availability, details and fees.
Rental of our Community Room
Located within our Tatum Blvd. location in Phoenix. The Community Room is open to the public for reservations and offers Wi-Fi, a 52” television for presentations, and a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere for the next get together of your book club, garden club, etc.
For details and pricing, see our Tatum Blvd. Community Room Rental Policy & Agreement.
Children's Classes & Workshops: Please note that all children attending a class or workshop must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the class/workshop.
Sansevieria Kokedama Workshop - $60. each
A Paid 90-120 min. Make 'n Take Workshop with Beverly DeMartino
Join Kokedama expert and enthusiast, Beverly DeMartino of Kokedama Wabisabi, for this special Make 'n Take Workshop. Kokedama is the Japanese art form of using soil, sphagnum moss and twine to create a sculptural art form based on simplicity and the principles of Wabi-Sabi—discovering the beauty in imperfections. Beverly will guide you through each step as you create a stunning Sansevieria Kokedama during this Make 'n Take Workshop! Included in this workshop’s $60 fee are: one (1) Sansevieria plant (4-6 inch in diameter), soil, moss, twine and a Pho bowl. Choose to make either a table-top Kokedama or a hanging one.
You will receive a coupon for 10% off any other regular price, in-stock items items you may wish to purchase on the day of the class.
RSVPs required; space is limited. Makes a very special gift...
Cancellations: refunds provided only with 48-hours written cancellation notice to events@summerwinds.net.
Citrus Fruit Tree Care
A FREE 30-60 min. Learn 'n Grow Class
In this FREE Learn 'n Grow class, learn techniques to care for your citrus trees—including pruning, fertilizing, and insect and disease control—so that you can grow the tastiest citrus!
Planting Your Spring Veggie & Herb Garden
A FREE 30-60 min. Learn 'n Grow Class
In this FREE Learn 'n Grow class, we'll review how to plant and care for your very own tasty spring vegetable and herb garden, as well as recommendations for companion and succession planting, and how to grow organically.
Houseplant Rejuvenation & Care
A FREE 30-60 min. Learn 'n Grow Class
In this FREE Learn 'n Grow class, we'll review how to plant, re-pot, rejuvenate and care for your houseplants, from small to large, tillandsias to fiddle leaf figs! Learn how to make your houseplants thrive...
Veggies & Herbs that Like it Hot!
A FREE 30-60 min. Learn 'n Grow Class
In this FREE Learn 'n Grow class, we'll review different vegetable and herb varieties that like to grow in the heat, including melons, cucumbers, peppers, artichokes, okra, basils, mints and much more!
How to Attract Butterflies, Hummingbirds & More to Your Garden!
A FREE 30-60 min. Learn 'n Grow Class
In this FREE Learn 'n Grow class, we'll review a wide variety of plants that attract hummingbirds, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators to your garden!
Create a Delicious & Beautiful Edible Landscape
A FREE 30-60 min. Learn 'n Grow Class
In this FREE Learn 'n Grow class, we'll offer recommendations to create both a beautiful and tasty edible landscape that includes vegetables, herbs, edible-producing trees, edible perennials, edible flowers and more!
Sensible Landscape Watering
A FREE 30-60 min. Learn 'n Grow Class
In this FREE Learn 'n Grow class, learn how to water your garden landscape sensibly so your plants and the environment thrive!
Community Classes & Events
From time to time, our community rooms have been reserved for regularly-scheduled use by an outside organization we've partnered with.
The following events are brought to you by the organizations listed below, are free, and are open to the public. SummerWinds Nursery's customers are welcome to attend.
For meeting times and locations, click on the names of the organizations below to learn more.
- The Sun Country Iris Society
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The Sun Country Iris Society will have the following events in the classrroom of the SummerWinds Nursery location indicated. Please note that, the sales may end early, if sold out:
- Saturday, 4/11/2020 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Event: AIS Iris Show & Potted Iris Sale at SummerWinds Nursery Phoenix.
- Saturday, 4/25/2020 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Event: Late Spring Iris Exhibit & Sale at SummerWinds Nursery Mesa.
