A galvanized metal container filled with various types of fresh lettuce and greens, placed on soil in a garden bed.

Container GardenWorkshops

Create a beautiful, productive container garden and learn the skills to keep it thriving.

Hands-on workshops designed to teach you how plants grow, how to harvest them, and how to care for them through the season. You’ll plant your own container using beautiful, high-quality materials and go home with something that continues to grow.

Workshop calendar

What to Expect

A one hour hands-on immersive workshop in a beautiful garden to learn, get your hands dirty and go home with a container full of fresh plants. 

❋ Expert instruction

Learn about topics including plant and soil health, plant spacing, tending and harvesting and how to keep your container thriving through the season.

❋ Lovely setting

Hosted in a serene garden setting, 5 minutes north of Middletown, MD. Entire workshop held outside so dress accordingly.

❋ All materials provided

Plants, soil, and large galvanized steel container or grow bag to create your garden plus a care and harvesting guide to take home. Gloves optional and the only thing you need to bring.

❋ Small group

Limited to 15 participants to allow time for hands-on instruction and Q&A.

2026 Workshops

  • Tea Garden — Grow Your Own Herbal Blends

    July 18 9:00-10:00AM

    Learn to plant, harvest, and dry your own tea herbs to create healthful and soothing teas at home. $150

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  • Cut-and-Come-Again Greens Garden

    September 12 9:00-10:00AM

    Plant greens for repeat harvests all season. Choose from kale, chard, spinach, mustards, and lettuces. $150

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  • Seed saving

    October 24 2:00-3:00PM

    Learn the ins and outs of seed saving and try your hand at harvesting and storing seeds. Fill and take home seed packets of 4-6 varieties of annuals and perennials to kickstart your own garden in 2027! $35

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  • “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.”
    — Audrey Hepburn

Book Your Spot today

This part is easy - complete the form below. You will receive an email with a payment link via email. Once your payment is received, your spot is saved!

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FAQs

Can I transfer my ticket?

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Yes. If you are unable to attend, just email the name of the person you are transferring your seat to no more than 2 days in advance of the workshop.

What should I bring?

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Just yourself. Gloves are optional. Everything else is included.

Are workshops suitable for kids?

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These workshops are designed for teens and adults. Reach out if you’d like to bring a younger participant.

What happens if it rains?

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We’ll reschedule or move under cover. You’ll get an email update.