March is for Green and Green is for Garden

This week's post is to inspire the gardener in everyone. From small to big plants, colors of all sorts and even a peek into the trending fairy gardening.

I know gardening is not for everybody or you might not even want to get near plants because you just don't have that green thumb and everything dies (just like me). Well these local businesses make it easier for everyone interested in the gardening world. Even I grew a love for the making of fairy gardens.

Now to my knowledge, here are a couple of local flower shops and plant centers in the area who offer mini workshops or free seminars with themed crafts and information that the public can join in on. These classes give you the directions, visuals, information and hands on you need to get involved, so don’t be scared!

Workshops can be one-on-one or with a hand full of people and the place of business will have enough staff on hand to answer any questions. They typically will have the featured item already made, maybe even 2 so you can take a look. You can also of course walk around the shop and take a peek at the many other items for inspiration.

My first experience was with Ivy Trails in Green Bay and their workshop “Create an Indoor Winter Fairy Garden Class.” At first I was scared because this was a new place, new people, and I didn’t know if I was going to fit in. As soon as I had walked in, I was immediately greeted by the cashier and asked if I was here for the class and wanted anything to drink. I was very impressed within the first couple of minutes of interaction.

An idea of what fairy gardens look like from Ivy Trails in Green Bay

Then I walked into their greenhouse where there was long table of seating and each seat was prepped with our necessities to build the mini garden plus the staff handed out a packet of pictures of Fairy Gardens for reference. As we began the staffed offered to the 21+ adults, a glass of wine to help set the mood and feel comfortable. The people I sat between were probably just as nervous as me and we all began talking, sharing ideas and creativity. It was a very fun hands-on experience and these types of activities can be perfect for anyone and such a great activity to get your family out of the house in the winter.

 

This was my final creation that day

Down below I am going to feature my favorite flower shops and garden centers where they offer all sorts of creative merchandise to bring out the inspiration in you, average prices, and friendly staff.

Click on the link under each business and it will bring you to their latest calendar of events so that you can get in on the fun.

1.      Schroeder’s Flowers

1530 S Webster Ave Green Bay, WI 54301

920-436-6363

http://www.schroederflowers.com/index.php?main_page=index

 

2.      Ivy Trails

3200 Main Street Green Bay, WI 54311

920-406-1645

http://www.ivytrailsgarden.com/events.cfm

 

3.      Green Bay Botanical Gardens

2600 Larsen Road Green Bay, WI 54303

920-490-9457

http://www.gbbg.org/things-to-do/calendar/

 

4.      Brown County UW Agriculture and Extension Center

1150 Bellevue Street Green Bay, WI 54302

920-391-4610

https://www.co.brown.wi.us/departments/?department=68d3c3d55278&subdepartment=24b92be334aa

 

5.      Steins Garden and Gifts

980 Waube Lane Green Bay, WI 54304 and 2727 Eaton Rd Bellevue, WI 454311

920-339-2200                                                  920-884-2255

http://www.steingg.com/eventspage.asp

 

You can also subscribe to the businesses emailing lists or newsletters to get updates on classes as well as coupons and specials. Which is always a bonus because everyone wants a discount! Don’t be afraid to put your email, I can tell you I am subscribed to all of these businesses and it is a couple emails a month. Although with spring right around the corner their might be more than usual, just so they can boost your excitement for what is to come in summer.

If you would rather not give out your email then remember to like these businesses on Facebook and under the like button you can choose to follow and get notifications on the business facebook page so you are the first one to know what they are posting for the day or week. I usually opt for this when I do not find an “add to email list” button so that way I can stay connected with my local businesses.

If you have any questions please leave a comment, if not, thanks for reading this week and please let me know of your experiences you've had at any of the featured businesses above and I will be sure to feaure your story.

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