Weekend garden events
Photo credit: Baltimore Sun/Jed Kirschbaum
At Valley View Farms in Cockeysville.
Department 56 Days
Join Us for "Department 56 Days" - a weekend of celebration. There will be demonstrations, guest speakers, drawings to win special prizes, and a signing. Select pieces and display items will be available at discounted prices. Doors open at 7am - first come, first served.
Saturday, 12:00 p.m. -- Valley View architect, builder and instructor, John Hessler, will be giving a live demonstration on how to build a Department 56 village of your very own.
Sunday, 12:00-4:00 pm
Department 56 artist Tom Bates will be here to talk about the inspiration behind Department 56 village houses and accessories. He will sign any Department 56 pieces purchased at Valley View Farms during this two-day event.
Gardening Tips for Late Fall
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. -- Carrie Engel discusses "putting the garden to bed" today. Be prepared to cover a slew of other gardening topics for Valley Views last tip session of the year.
Ornament Personalization
Every Saturday & Sunday, November 13 - Christmas
Valley View's in-house artist, Carey Wilkerson, will personalize any ornament you purchase at Valley View Farms for free. Carey will be here on the weekends to write the name of a friend, family member, or even a pet to add that special touch to your ornament.
At Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville.
Friday night is Ladies Night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., with holiday magic, tasty treats, special vendors and discounts. Go to Homestead's website and print out your 25 percent off coupon
At Behnke's Garden Center in Beltsville,
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. -- The annual open house and craft fair features a select group of local crafters and Behnke's Christmas displays. Find unique crafts (and possible gifts), created by crafters and artisans. Enjoy a cup of warm cider and stroll through our beautiful flowering plants, perfect for the holidays.
Sunday, 1 p.m. -- Workshop: Forcing Paperwhite Bulbs in a Vase. Plant fragrant, paperwhite bulbs in a decorative vase to take home and watch grow and bloom. You will receive a rectangular, decorative glass vase, polished stones, paper white bulbs to plant and a set of bulbs to take home for a later planting so you can enjot them again. Fee: $15. To register call (301) 937-1100 or stop by the Information Desk in Beltsville.
At Brookside Gardens in Wheaton
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. -- "Color Your World with Flowers" Nancy Gingrich Shenk, Floral Designer. Registration is $15, but you can register a friend for $1. Register for course #120611 online at www.ParkPASS.org, by phone (301.962.1451) or by mail. Check www.brooksidelearning.org for specific program details.
