Primex Garden Center

Tina will guide you through the process of selecting, arranging, and adhering dried flowers to glass jars.This event will take place in our barn in the nursery.

In this class we will explore the benefits of these vibrational remedies, show you how to make hydrosols, and take one home with you!This event will take place in our barn in the nursery.

Want a yard that supports bees, butterflies, and birds — without breaking a sweat? Join us for 'The Mediocre Gardener’s Workshop!This event will take place in our perennials department and barn.

Create a beautiful and unique wreath using an array of materials such as dried flowers, moss, and grasses on a 12" grapevine frame.This event will take place in our barn in the nursery.

Learn basic bonsai potting, training, pruning and care. Attendees will receive a coupon for 20% off bonsai trees or supplies.

There will be a wide variety of activities for children of all ages, including a goat phot-op curtesy of Philly Goat Project!This event will take place in the nursery.

Over the course of one hour, learn the ins and outs of creating and taking care of your own terrarium.This event will take place in our barn in the nursery.

This session will cover the fundamentals of soil composition, the importance of proper drainage, and techniques to enhance soil fertility.This event will take place in our barn in the nursery.

Spend a Sunday with Susan and create a ‘bulb lasagna’ planter for a succession of spring color—no garden needed!This event will take place in our barn. We’ll layer multiple varieties of bulbs and pansies to brighten up your porch or yard, giving you early spring color post winter before your perennials emerge.

This session will provide an in-depth look at the unique characteristics, benefits, and ecological roles of these native plants.This event will take place in our barn.

Join us to learn the basics of houseplant care such as lighting, watering techniques, repotting, and fertilizing.This event will take place in our barn.

Create your own wreath to enjoy throughout the holidays! Each participant will receive a full, evergreen wreath to decorate.

Create your own wreath to enjoy throughout the holidays! Each participant will receive a full, evergreen wreath to decorate.

You'll learn how to transform dried, seasonal plant materials into elegant table adornments that capture the essence of the season.This event will take place in the barn.

We will guide you in the basics of floral design and share tips for creating natural arrangements with holiday greens, flowers, and berries.This workshop will take place in the barn.

We will guide you in the basics of floral design and share tips for creating natural arrangements with holiday greens, flowers, and berries.This workshop will take place in the barn.

Join Primex staff and learn the art of Japanese hanging-string gardens. These moss-covered plant spheres make wonderful home decor!This event will take place in our barn.

Join us for a serene & creative journey into the art of Ikebana, the traditional Japanese practice of flower arranging. BYO dish & scissors.This workshop will take place in our barn.

Join Mikhail to learn how to care for your home orchard including planting, pruning, pest & disease control.This lecture will take place in our barn & nursery.

Gain confidence in your seed starting skills and set the foundation for a successful garden. Join us for an engaging & informative session.This event will take place in our barn.

Join us for an exciting talk with Jason Fehon, local business owner, DJ and bird enthusiast!Fall migration offers some of the year's best birding opportunities.  Learn how to attract more birds and create a bird-friendly yard by thinking beyond the feeder. We will discuss how to identify peak migration days and explain how weather and timing can improve your birding success. We'll also compare popular bird identification apps and discuss their strengths for fall birding. Whether you're new to birding or looking to expand your yard list, you'll leave with practical tips to make your backyard a destination for birds. SPEAKER BIO: Jason Fehon is a brewery owner, a DJ at WMMR-FM, a husband,

Do you have a little one who loves bugs?Bring your child (5+) to our bug lab and visit five interactive craft stations to learn about honeybees, dragonflies, butterflies, flies and ants.You will:Discover cool facts through hands-on-play; andMake five bug-themed crafts.Perfect for young bug explorers and their grown-up friends.(Please note: children must be accompanied by a grown-up for the duration of the workshop.)

Create a beautiful and unique wreath!Create a beautiful and unique wreath using an array of natural materials such as dried flowers, natural pods, moss, and grasses on an 18" grapevine wreath.Our instructor will guide you through the materials and share her best tips and tricks for a professional result.Spend a relaxing hour in our barn listening to great music and making new friends, while creating a beautiful long-lasting wreath to hang on your front door -- or display inside of your house!

Want a yard that supports bees, butterflies, and birds — without breaking a sweat? Join us for 'The Mediocre Gardener’s Workshop!In this interactive workshop, Edel of The Mediocre Gardener (www.mediocregardener.com) will show participants how to plan a small garden bed that supports nature throughout the year.The workshop will cover how to assess the sunlight, moisture, soil, and size of a planting space; select plants suited to those conditions; and combine plants using approachable garden-design principles such as grouping, repetition, height, texture, and seasonal interest.During the class, participants will have an opportunity to plot out a sample pollinator bed and consider

At this hands-on workshop, you will create a beautiful, long-lasting succulent arrangement inside a gourd-eous ceramic pumpkin planter!You will be provided with: A beautiful ceramic planter (6"); A selection of succulents; Soil; Moss; and Dried florals. Our instructors will walk you through the potting process and provide a brief lecture on succulent plant care. You will learn about:  Light and water requirements; Propagation techniques; and Repotting.  You will leave with a beautiful fall succulent arrangement and the knowledge necessary to care of your new plants for many years to come! 

Prepare to move your houseplants inside for the winter.Learn when and how to bring your houseplants indoors – and most importantly, how to prevent pests from coming in with them! 

NEW DATE! (Rescheduled to OCT. 4 due to rain)Celebrate the season with us at Fall Fest!From 11am - 2pm we will be hosting a fun-filled day of crafts, games and fall festivities for the whole family! Come make memories and enjoy the fall fun! Fall Fest is a free event. Registration is not required.

Join us for a beautiful fall morning in our barn, creating your very own hanging botanical suncatcher!You will be provided a 5" x 7" frame and a selection of pre-pressed florals and foliage.Our instructors will explain how you can select and press your own flowers and foliage in the future, and provide drying tips, so you can replicate the process at home.Leave with a beautiful work of art to grace your windows at home or a special gift for a relative or friend. These suncatchers are sure to impress!

Learn how to create and care for your very own 8” tropical terrarium at this hands-on workshop.Our resident terrarium expert will guide you through the process of selecting three 2” plants with the same light and water requirements, and explain how to plant them in an 8” bubble bowl.  All materials, including soil, decorative stones and sticks will be provided. Let your creativity shine!  

Harness the power of the sun to create a stunning 8" x 10"cyanotype (a camera-less photographic print) that you will frame and take home.Instructors will provide you with a brief history of the cyanotype and walk you through the process of creating a print, including:Preparing your paper with a special cyanotype solution;Composing a design using an assortment of natural materials;Allowing your image to develop in the sun; andWashing and setting the print so that it is ready to frame.Not only will you leave this workshop with a beautiful piece of artwork ready to hang, you’ll be ready to replicate the