Upcoming Events

Classes & Workshops will be available at a later date

SummerWinds Nursery is pleased to offer FREE classes on a wide variety of gardening topics. In addition to our FREE classes, we will also be offering seasonal Paid Make 'n Take Workshops and specialty classes.

To learn more or to register, view our upcoming events by your preferred location/s. Classes may be available online (virtual) or in-person at our Glendale, Mesa and Phoenix stores.

View events by location:

Questions About Worms? Learn More About Brown Banana Organics' Products

with Paul from Brown Banana Organics

Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. AZ Time

Duration: 4 hours

Location: Glendale

Cost: FREE

Have questions about worms? Stop by SummerWinds Nursery in Glendale and talk with Paul, the Chief Worm Nanny from Brown Banana Organics.

He'll have a demonstration table out in our garden center where you can stop by and speak with him directly to:

  • Learn about Brown Banana Organics' Premium Worm Castings, and their Worm Casting Extract
  • Discover the many ways these products can benefit your lawn, succulents, flowers, trees, vegetables, fruits, houseplants and more!

Note: This is not a class. Paul will be in-store available to answer questions you may have during this timeframe.

Community Sponsored Event

🪴 Design a Beautiful Winter Container

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. AZ Time

Duration: 45-60 minutes

Location: Glendale

Cost: FREE

Cooler weather brings a fresh season of color to Arizona gardens! Join us as we demonstrate how to combine some of our favorite cool-season flowers to create beautiful winter containers. We’ll pot up several different combinations using favorites like petunias, cyclamen, pansies, violas, calibrachoa, alyssum, lobelia, paperwhites, snapdragons and more, while sharing ideas for combining color, texture, height and trailing plants.

Come gather inspiration and helpful tips for creating your own winter containers for patios, entryways and other outdoor spaces.

No registration required. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

SummerWinds Event

✂️ Winter Pruning for Your Garden

Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. AZ Time

Duration: 45-60 minutes

Location: Glendale

Cost: FREE

Not all plants benefit from winter pruning! Join us to learn which plants to prune during the cooler months, which ones are best left alone, and how proper pruning can encourage healthy growth. We'll cover selecting the right tools, keeping them clean and sanitized, and using proper pruning techniques to help you care for your Arizona garden with confidence.

Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

SummerWinds Event

🌵 Winter Cactus Care

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. AZ Time

Duration: 45-60 minutes

Location: Glendale

Cost: FREE

Arizona's cooler winter temperatures can bring unique challenges for cacti, especially when frost or freezing conditions arrive. Join us to learn which cacti may need extra protection, which are more cold-tolerant, and how to help protect your plants when temperatures drop. We'll cover practical frost protection methods, including frost cloth and planting location, along with winter watering tips to help keep your cacti healthy throughout the cooler months.

No registration required. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

SummerWinds Event

Scottsdale Bonsai Society Meeting (Mesa)

Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026

Time: 1:00 p.m. AZ Time

Duration: 2 hours

Location: Mesa

Learn More

Scottsdale Bonsai Society members educate one another with hands-on workshops and established tree training techniques. Bring a tree of choice to work on after a time of discussion as outlined each month. 

The November meeting will discuss deciduous tree winter maintenance. 

This is a community sponsored event.  To learn more about the Scottsdale Bonsai Society, click the Learn More button. 

Community Sponsored Event

Plant Bingo at SummerWinds Nursery!

Date: Sunday, November 22, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. AZ Time

Duration: 2 hours

Location: Mesa

Cost: $20 per Ticket, with Optional Add-ons.

Buy Ticket

Join us for an afternoon of fun, friendly competition, and houseplants at our Plant Bingo event!

Your $20 ticket includes one bingo card for a minimum of six rounds of Plant Bingo. Looking for more chances to win? Participants may add up to two additional bingo cards for $5 each during registration.

What to Expect

  • At least six rounds of Plant Bingo
  • A houseplant prize awarded each round
  • A special grand prize houseplant during the final round

Event Details

  • Date: Sunday, November 22, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Location: SummerWinds Nursery Mesa – 3160 S. Country Club Dr. Mesa, AZ 85210
  • Ticket Price: $20 per person (includes one bingo card for all rounds)
  • Additional Cards: $5 each, maximum of two additional cards per participant
  • Capacity: Limited to 24 participants

ℹ️ Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made at least 48 hours before the event are eligible for a refund. Eventbrite fees will not be refunded. Manage your reservation in Eventbrite.

Only 24 spots are available. Advance registration is required via Eventbrite while space remains available.

Sign up with friends for a chance to win a new houseplant for your collection!

We look forward to seeing you there!

SummerWinds Event

Scottsdale Bonsai Society Meeting (Mesa)

Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026

Time: 1:00 p.m. AZ Time

Duration: 2 hours

Location: Mesa

Learn More

Scottsdale Bonsai Society members educate one another with hands-on workshops and established tree training techniques. Bring a tree of choice to work on after a time of discussion as outlined each month. 

The December meeting will be an introduction to Evergreen trees. 

This is a community sponsored event.  To learn more about the Scottsdale Bonsai Society, click the Learn More button. 

Community Sponsored Event

FREE Veterans & Active Military Bonsai Make 'n Take Workshop

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. AZ Time

Duration: 60 mins.

Location: Phoenix

Cost: FREE

Register Now

Join us at SummerWinds Nursery for a special Bonsai Make 'n Take Workshop as we honor our veterans and active members of the military!

As a small token of our appreciation for your service, we're offering this FREE, hands-on workshop where participants will create their very own bonsai using a 2-inch Elephant Food Jade plant, a 5-inch by 3-inch pot, and specially formulated bonsai soil. Each participant will take home their finished creation to enjoy!

Registration is required, and space is limited to 30 participants. This special workshop is FREE for veterans and active members of the military, with one bonsai project per eligible participant.

A Special Thank You: Save 20%!

In honor of Veterans Day, veterans and active members of the military can enjoy 20% OFF regular-priced, in-stock merchandise from Saturday, November 7 through Wednesday, November 11, 2026!

Plus, SummerWinds proudly offers an Everyday 10% Military Discount on regular-priced items throughout the year. Simply mention your service to your SummerWinds cashier to receive your discount.

Both the special 20% Veterans Day discount and our Everyday 10% Military Discount are subject to exclusions. See our Military Discount page for complete details and exclusions. 

We look forward to celebrating and thanking you for your service!

SummerWinds Event

Scottsdale Bonsai Society Meeting (Phoenix)

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Time: 1:00 p.m. AZ Time

Duration: 2 hours

Location: Phoenix

Learn More

Scottsdale Bonsai Society members educate one another with hands-on workshops and established tree training techniques. Bring a tree of choice to work on after a time of discussion as outlined each month. 

The November meeting will discuss deciduous tree winter maintenance. 

This is a community sponsored event.  To learn more about the Scottsdale Bonsai Society, click the Learn More button. 

Community Sponsored Event

FREE Veterans Day Appreciation Cookout

Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Time: 11:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. AZ Time

Duration: 2 hours

Location: Phoenix

Cost: FREE

Register Now

Join us at SummerWinds Nursery for a special Veterans Day Appreciation Cookout as we honor and thank our veterans and active members of the military for their service!

As a small token of our appreciation, we're firing up the grill and inviting you to enjoy a FREE meal on us! Enjoy your choice of a hamburger or hot dog, along with chips, a cookie, and water or soda.

Registration is required, and attendance is limited to 100 guests. This special cookout is FREE for veterans, active members of the military, and their immediate families. Please reserve one ticket per person attending, including family members. Each registered guest will receive one meal, including their choice of a hamburger or hot dog, chips, a cookie, and water or soda.

A Special Thank You: Save 20%!

In honor of Veterans Day, veterans and active members of the military can enjoy 20% OFF regular-priced, in-stock merchandise from Saturday, November 7 through Wednesday, November 11, 2026!

Plus, SummerWinds proudly offers an Everyday 10% Military Discount on regular-priced items throughout the year. Simply mention your service to your SummerWinds cashier to receive your discount.

Both the special 20% Veterans Day discount and our Everyday 10% Military Discount are subject to exclusions. See our Military Discount page for complete details and exclusions. 

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our gratitude for your service!

SummerWinds Event

🪴 Design a Beautiful Winter Container

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. AZ Time

Duration: 45-60 minutes

Location: Phoenix

Cost: FREE

Cooler weather brings a fresh season of color to Arizona gardens! Join us as we demonstrate how to combine some of our favorite cool-season flowers to create beautiful winter containers. We’ll pot up several different combinations using favorites like petunias, cyclamen, pansies, violas, calibrachoa, alyssum, lobelia, paperwhites, snapdragons and more, while sharing ideas for combining color, texture, height and trailing plants.

Come gather inspiration and helpful tips for creating your own winter containers for patios, entryways and other outdoor spaces.

No registration required. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

SummerWinds Event

Questions About Worms? Learn More About Brown Banana Organics' Products

with Paul from Brown Banana Organics

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. AZ Time

Duration: 4 hours

Location: Phoenix

Cost: FREE

Have questions about worms? Stop by SummerWinds Nursery in Phoenix and talk with Paul, the Chief Worm Nanny from Brown Banana Organics.

He'll have a demonstration table out in our garden center where you can stop by and speak with him directly to:

  • Learn about Brown Banana Organics' Premium Worm Castings, and their Worm Casting Extract
  • Discover the many ways these products can benefit your lawn, succulents, flowers, trees, vegetables, fruits, houseplants and more!

Note: This is not a class. Paul will be in-store available to answer questions you may have during this timeframe.

Community Sponsored Event

✂️ Winter Pruning for Your Garden

with Master Gardener and Garden Coach, Jack from SummerWinds

Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. AZ Time

Duration: 45-60 minutes

Location: Phoenix

Cost: FREE

Not all plants benefit from winter pruning! Join us to learn which plants to prune during the cooler months, which ones are best left alone, and how proper pruning can encourage healthy growth. We'll cover selecting the right tools, keeping them clean and sanitized, and using proper pruning techniques to help you care for your Arizona garden with confidence.

Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

About our instructor: Jack is a US Army Veteran who has lived in the Phoenix area for over 25 years. He is a graduate of the Arizona Culinary Institute and is a private chef after many years working in the restaurant industry. His love of cooking was his path to gardening where he incorporates the highest quality, freshest ingredients. He is a Garden Coach for the parts of the Valley closest to our Phoenix store, and a Certified Master Gardener through Maricopa County Cooperative Extension. His gardening passions include plumerias, adeniums, all edible plants and fruit trees—including a wide variety of tropical fruits growing in his back yard. His front yard is a certified National Wildlife Habitat & Native Pollinator Garden.

SummerWinds Event

🌵 Winter Cactus Care

with Master Gardener and Garden Coach, Jack from SummerWinds

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. AZ Time

Duration: 45-60 minutes

Location: Phoenix

Cost: FREE

Arizona's cooler winter temperatures can bring unique challenges for cacti, especially when frost or freezing conditions arrive. Join us to learn which cacti may need extra protection, which are more cold-tolerant, and how to help protect your plants when temperatures drop. We'll cover practical frost protection methods, including frost cloth and planting location, along with winter watering tips to help keep your cacti healthy throughout the cooler months.

No registration required. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

About our instructor: Jack is a US Army Veteran who has lived in the Phoenix area for over 25 years. He is a graduate of the Arizona Culinary Institute and is a private chef after many years working in the restaurant industry. His love of cooking was his path to gardening where he incorporates the highest quality, freshest ingredients. He is a Garden Coach for the parts of the Valley closest to our Phoenix store, and a Certified Master Gardener through Maricopa County Cooperative Extension. His gardening passions include plumerias, adeniums, all edible plants and fruit trees—including a wide variety of tropical fruits growing in his back yard. His front yard is a certified National Wildlife Habitat & Native Pollinator Garden.

SummerWinds Event

Scottsdale Bonsai Society Meeting (Phoenix)

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026

Time: 1:00 p.m. AZ Time

Duration: 2 hours

Location: Phoenix

Learn More

Scottsdale Bonsai Society members educate one another with hands-on workshops and established tree training techniques. Bring a tree of choice to work on after a time of discussion as outlined each month. 

The December meeting will be an introduction to Evergreen trees. 

This is a community sponsored event.  To learn more about the Scottsdale Bonsai Society, click the Learn More button. 

Community Sponsored Event

Online (Virtual)

No online events are currently scheduled.